There has been no shortage of indications from inside and outside General Motors that the company is looking hard at producing an all-electric pickup truck. But still, no confirmation had come forth from company HQ.
Back in January, GMC vice president Duncan Aldred did tell CNBC that an electric pickup would be something the company could consider. In April, during the announcement of the company’s first-quarter financial results, GM CEO Mary Barra said basically the same thing.
Now, we get something more concrete, courtesy GM president Mark Reuss. The executive confirmed that the company is actively working on an electric-powered truck.
“We will have a complete electric lineup, including a pickup truck that’s in development.”
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There has been no shortage of indications from inside and outside General Motors that the company is looking hard at producing an all-electric pickup truck. But still, no confirmation had come forth from company HQ. Back in January, GMC vice president Duncan Aldred did tell CNBC that an electric pickup would be something the company could consider.
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