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- Electric vehicle sales are falling short of the auto industry's expectations.
- American consumers are opting for hybrid vehicles instead of EVs.
- Range, reliability, and price are all factors that have consumers opting for hybrids instead of EVs.
America's automakers have staked their futures on the notion that electric vehicles will dominate sales in the coming years, spurred by buyers determined to reduce carbon emissions and save on fuel.