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Domestic Production Reinforced
In a turn of events, there has been renewed interest in domestic production of traditional combustion engines. Chrysler's Stalantis plans to resume manufacturing Hemi V8 engines in Michigan rather than Mexico—highlighting concerns over the quality of engines made abroad. This decision is likely driven by poor sales numbers for the company's electric vehicles, prompting a potential return to more familiar territory in the automotive market.
Meanwhile, companies like Hyundai are expanding their U.S. electric vehicle plant in Savannah, Georgia. While it remains to be seen if this facility will focus solely on EVs or also incorporate hybrid models, there seems to be growing recognition that hybrid vehicles may perform better in the current market.