Honda plans a $20 billion pivot to hybrids as EV sales slow

Honda is dialing back its ambitious EV push and doubling down on hybrids amid slowing demand. On Tuesday, CEO Toshihiro Mibe said the automaker would cut its EV investment by 30% from $69 billion (10 trillion yen) to$48.4 billion (7 trillion yen) through the 2031 fiscal year. The move is aimed at stabilizing Honda's future in a slowing EV market.The Japanese company will focus on ramping up its hybrid lineup, citing "changes in environmental regulations" and "a slowdown in EV market expansion" as key driv ...