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Dealer is going to be a silverado that's gas-powered. so the consumer is going to get to choose what they want. >> reporter: consumers are both price and range sensitive. do you still envision to stop selling gas-powered vehicles by the mid 2030s, as you suggested at one point? >> we'll be guided by the customer. in the end, it will be led by what customers want. because, again, a car is a very expensive purchase for people. so they need to get what they want, and what they're willing to pay for and what it represents. >> reporter: the equinox ev has tough competition from tesla, hyundai, kia,...

I'm driving? >> yeah, you're driving. >> reporter: barra had me drive the new equinox ev which she insists will be a game changer. an suv with 17-inch displays, able the go 300 miles on a single charge. and with a $7500 tax rebate, priced to attract middle america. this is the sweet spot for the market. people want a vehicle that's in this 30, $35,000 range. >> absolutely. that is where the bulk of new car purchases happen. >> reporter: the new silverado ev pickup has even more range, 440 miles. in all, gm offers 11 ev models. but while evs make up 7.3% of all new vehicle sales in the u.s., sa...

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