# Hybrids Are Back, but Mary Barra Still Thinks Electric Cars Win

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Podcast: [Autoblog News](https://stenobird.com/podcast/autoblog-news-1708029)
Published: 2026-09-11T13:45:00+00:00
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GM commits to gas and hybrid power, but long-time CEO Mary Barra reckons that all roads will eventually lead to pure battery power, regardless.

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