Tesla finally has to deal with the EV slowdown. The EV company can't rely on hybrids and gas cars like competitors. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Both Ford and GM exceeded analyst expectations for the first quarter thanks to cost cutting and stronger demand for gas-powered cars. But the tables have turned now as traditional automakers are able to tap into a newly popular segment unoccupied by Tesla: hybrids.

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Persons: Tesla, Musk, —, Elon, Mary Barra, Barra, ruffle Musk Organizations: EV, Service, Ford, GM Locations: North America