Farley goes to the White House

[EV Engineer]

This is a nothing burger IMO. Big 3:

1. Farley had to show up. But they're also building a EV plant in Kentucky so it's clear they're committed to EV's.

2. Mary Barra drives an EV, didn't show up to the meeting, and believes EV are future.

3. Stellantis has done more than anyone in reducing fossil fuel burden because their products are so poor they've cut sales in half and are driving customers away so fast to better options like Tesla, Honda, Toyota.


I am for removing CAFE standards. I think there's decent data that it has led to bigger vehicle footprints overall to skirt the rules. The only thing I don't like about my Lightning is it's footprint. Trucks today are just MASSIVE.

I am honestly not sure all of the BIG 3 will exist in 10 years. GM yes, hopefully FORD. I think stellantis in USA is dying a slow death.

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[WXman]

Mary Barra you say? That woman is wishy washy. A few years ago she said, "an EV future is not sustainable" and today she says "We still believe in an EV future". Which is it?

"Yet, GM’s actions tell a different story. In a surprising move, the company announced an $888 million investment in its Tonawanda Propulsion plant, outside of Buffalo, NY to produce the sixth generation of V-8 engines for full-size trucks and SUVs. These engines promise stronger performance, better fuel economy, and lower emissions through new combustion and thermal management innovations. This follows a $500 million investment in January 2023 to upgrade the Flint Engine plant for the same V-8 engines, marking Tonawanda as the second facility to produce them. Barra defended the move, saying, “Our significant investments in GM’s Tonawanda Propulsion plant show our commitment to strengthening American manufacturing and supporting jobs in the U.S.” She added that the Buffalo plant, operational for 87 years, will deliver “world-class trucks and SUVs to our customers for years to come.”

This dual strategy raises questions. Is GM truly committed to an all-electric future, or is Barra hedging her bets to meet consumer demand for gas-powered vehicles? Consumers might argue she’s trying to have it both ways—pushing a government-favored EV agenda while quietly acknowledging that Americans still want gas trucks and SUVs. Barra’s claim of “choice” feels like a nod to market freedom, but it’s hard to ignore the influence of past presidential administrations’ heavy-handed EV mandates. If GM is serious about consumer choice, why not let the market—not bureaucrats—dictate the pace?

Americans aren’t buying the EV hype. AAA’s latest survey shows only 16% of U.S. adults are “very likely” or “likely” to buy an EV as their next car, the lowest interest since 2019." -CBTnews