Automakers Scale Back Electric Truck Demand Forecasts as High Costs and Limited Functionality Slow Sales
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Tesla and other automakers like Ford and GM are scaling back expectations for electric truck demand as sales slow.
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High costs and limited functionality of electric trucks versus gas-powered is curbing buyer appetite currently.
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Rivian targeting more lifestyle and recreational buyers has seen some EV truck success.
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Legacy automakers like Ford and GM have other issues like UAW negotiations that may limit EV investments.
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Tesla's Cybertruck faces huge challenges to reach mass adoption despite likely initial interest.