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

By Michael Wayland

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

General Motors and Ford are looking for new potential growth areas, including by seeking military contracts and getting into energy storage businesses.

The GM Defense Infantry Squad Vehicle was engineered to meet U.S. military specifications. It is based on the automaker's off-road Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 midsize truck architecture.
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