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GM vs. Ford: U.S. defense, energy sectors add to automakers' century-old rivalry

Published

5 September 2026

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opportunities

Sectors

Clean Energy

Geography

United States

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Read at cnbc.com

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Fusion42 · 5 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

General Motors and Ford are expanding beyond traditional vehicle sales into U.S. military contracts and the energy storage system market, leveraging their electric vehicle battery capabilities to diversify revenue streams amid slowing vehicle sales.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Clean Energy.

◆ The Wire takeaway

Your clean energy or defence venture now faces new competition from Ford and GM shifting EV battery tech to energy storage and military vehicle contracts. Pivot quickly to differentiate or target abandoned niches from their legacy vehicle focus.

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1 source · 5 Sep 2026

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