BrightDrop Died in America, While China Made Electric Vans Normal

CleanTechnica·Mar 27

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General Motors is reportedly ending production of its BrightDrop electric vans due to slow demand. Some outlets suggest this decision is part of a larger trend of automakers reevaluating their electric vehicle plans, although the impact on the overall electric vehicle market is unclear. The discontinuation of BrightDrop vans comes as China is seeing increased normalization of electric vans.

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