Well, in their defense: They NEVER would have made such huge investments in EVs if the government weren't coercing them to do so. California -- the largest US market -- was (still is) planning to outlaw the sale of new INTERNAL COMBUSTION VEHICLES in 2035. (Note: The FedGov has blocked CA's EV mandate, although Brave AI still speaks about it as if CA is still planning to impose it . . .)

California is planning to effectively outlaw the sale of new internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles by 2035, as part of a broader effort to combat climate change and reduce transportation emissions. The rule, finalized by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), mandates that 100% of new passenger cars, SUVs, and light trucks sold in the state must be zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) by 2035, including battery-electric, hydrogen fuel cell, or plug-in hybrid models with minimum electric range requirements.

• The phaseout includes interim targets: 35% of new vehicle sales must be ZEVs by 2026 and 68% by 2030.
• The policy does not ban the use or resale of used gas-powered vehicles after 2035.
• Automakers may sell up to 20% plug-in hybrids with gas engines by 2035, provided they meet ZEV criteria.
• The rule applies to sales, not production, so manufacturing of ICE vehicles for out-of-state or international markets can continue.
• Governor Gavin Newsom first announced the 2035 goal in September 2020 via executive order, and CARB finalized the regulation in August 2022.

Also:

• States that follow California’s ZEV standards: As of recent updates, 17 states and Washington, D.C. have adopted California’s vehicle emissions standards under Section 177 of the Clean Air Act. These include Colorado, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, and others.
• Adoption of the 2035 rule: While many of these states are expected to follow California’s lead, adoption of the 2035 ZEV mandate is not automatic. States like Washington, Massachusetts, New York, and Oregon have indicated plans to adopt similar rules. However, others, such as Colorado and Pennsylvania, have signaled they may not follow the full 2035 phaseout.
• Market impact: If all 177 states {IBID !!!} adopt the rule, it would affect over 40% of new vehicle sales in the U.S., creating a large unified market for electric vehicles and influencing automakers’ national production strategies.