General Motors CEO Mary Barra commented on the company's decision to reduce electric vehicle output, noting that while the regulatory environment has shifted against EVs, drivers who have already adopted them tend to stick with the technology. Her remark came amid a broader industry downturn: after President Trump allowed the $7,500 EV tax credit to expire and rolled back fuel standards, U.S. EV sales fell 27% in the first quarter compared to the previous year. Automakers have responded by scrapping EV models and writing off billions—Toyota abandoned a planned all-electric Lexus, and GM itself pulled back. However, traditional gasoline car sales have not surged. Instead, hybrid vehicles—combining electric and gas power—have soared, with sales up over 80% since 2023 and now accounting for 14.1% of new vehicles, roughly three times the EV share. The shift highlights American car buyers’ preference for fuel efficiency without fully committing to all-electric technology.