Expected but rarely planned, if they are manipulating the market doing a pretty poor job unless the losses are part of the plan? Get us to pay for our own enslavement?
Yes it is. Not powered by steam or was it, but illustrates the variety that once was. Steam, electric, and gas all been done prior. Advancements in electric vehicles is a reimagining of prior efforts with a twist of global hysteria.
But why is the manufacturer that can punished?
Edit: as in: low volume sales (hint hint they keep saying mustang sales are falling and are a niche enthusiast market)