GM challenges Tesla with promise of profitable electric cars
Detroit
GENERAL Motors Co plans to launch a new family of electric vehicles in 2021 that will cost less to build and make a profit for the US No 1 carmaker, chief executive Mary Barra told investors on Wednesday.
Her plans represent a direct challenge to money-losing electric vehicle specialist Tesla Inc, which is struggling to get its more affordable, high-volume Model 3 launched and recently reported its largest-ever quarterly loss.
"We are committed to a future electric vehicle portfolio that will be profitable," Ms Barr…
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