Could these adorable Chinese cuties be a factor in the U.S. EV market?

A surging joint venture in People's Republic could prod GM into a new direction.

Wuling Hongguang Mini EV Cabrio. Photo: JustAnotherCarDesigner/Wikimedia.

Which is the hottest electric vehicle market in the world? Where are the cutest EVs sold?

The answer to both questions is China. With a 26% adoption rate — predicted to rise to 30% by the end of the year — the People’s Republic far outstrips the U.S., where the number is a mere 5%. …