According to informed sources, General Motors has indefinitely postponed its next-generation full-size electric pickup truck program, which includes the GMC Sierra and Chevrolet Silverado models. The program was originally scheduled to commence in 2028.
Sources indicated that General Motors had planned to launch new, lower-cost electric versions of the Sierra, Silverado, Escalade IQ, and Hummer SUVs and pickup trucks. However, suppliers were recently informed that the plan has been put on hold, with no new timeline announced yet.
General Motors manufactures its electric pickup trucks at its Factory Zero facility in Detroit. Due to a slowdown in electric vehicle sales, the automaker recently implemented temporary layoffs at this plant for approximately one month.
It is reported that General Motors is expected to shift production of plug-in hybrid versions of the Silverado and Sierra to another plant in Michigan, which currently still manufactures gasoline-powered trucks. The company does not currently sell any hybrid vehicles in the United States but had previously stated its intention to introduce this powertrain technology to the U.S. market.
Reports also indicate that General Motors is in discussions with suppliers to develop so-called extended-range electric vehicle powertrains. Some automakers are promoting this technology, which uses a small internal combustion engine as a generator to recharge the battery, as a way to attract more consumers to try electric vehicles.
A spokesperson for General Motors stated that the company "has not announced any potential plans or timing for any next-generation all-electric pickups, and we will not engage in speculation."
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