GM and Ford are talking less and less about EVs
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GM and Ford mentioning EVs at pre-pandemic rates on earnings calls is a narrative pivot from growth-at-all-costs to capital discipline. For suppliers and partners, assume slower EV ramp schedules and more scrutiny on unit economics—don’t overbuild capacity on old guidance.
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