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Genesis Confirms Lineup Will Include Hybrid as Well as ICE, All-Electric Models
Via its Global Director Mike Song, Genesis declared last July that the company planned to add hybrid models to its product range as soon as possible.
The automaker's decision came in response to slowing demand worldwide for electric vehicles. It's important to reiterate that while demand for EVs remains strong in certain markets – like Quebec and B.C. - the situation is not the same all over the globe. And a manufacturer with global ambitions had better be ready to meet consumer demand, whatever it may be.
At a press conference last week, Mike Song confirmed the brand's shift in strategy, while repeating again that Genesis is not backing down on its commitment to electric vehicles.
Basically, what this means is that consumers will have more versions of Genesis models to choose from. There will be EVs, including new models, but alongside them the Korean automaker will be offering gas-only and hybrid models and variants. Read more...
