EV manufacturer Fisker filed for bankruptcy due to cash flow and manufacturing issues. Other EV makers like Tesla, Rivian, and Lucid may also face challenges.
Ford Motor is reportedly set to reduce its workforce further in Germany, Spain, and the U.K. as it adapts to the new demands of electric vehicle production, with detailed plans expected by the end of June.
Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) got the lead on the EV front as a pioneer with Elon Musk’s visionary leadership. But regulatory challenges, competition and an unfavorable macroeconomic environment made the ambitious Tesla focus on making an affordable vehicle while autonomous driving remains work in progress.
Ford Motor Co (NYSE: F) is facing a downturn in shares after announcing up to 1,600 job cuts at its Valencia, Spain plant, building on last year's reduction of 1,100 positions. This move is part of Ford's strategic realignment in Europe.