General Motors plans to introduce two more plug-in hybrid vehicles in the United States based on the Chevrolet Volt in the next few years, its chief executive, Daniel F. Akerson, said Tuesday.
Mr. Akerson, speaking at an industry conference near the Detroit auto show, also said G.M. could build at least 25,000 Volts this year, more than double its initial goal of 10,000.
The Volt, which went on sale in December and was named the North American Car of the Year during the show’s media preview, could become profitable in three years, after it moves to the second-generation design that is under development, he said.
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