"GM's Electric Mandate: Why the Automaker Had No Choice but to Go Green" General Motors has made a bold move, announcing a major shift towards electric vehicle production. But was this decision a choice, or a necessity? Industry insiders point to increasing pressure from governments and consumers to adopt more sustainable technologies. As countries around the world set ambitious targets to reduce carbon emissions, automakers like GM are facing mounting pressure to adapt. With the writing on the wall, GM's decision to pivot towards electric vehicles may have been less about strategy and more about survival in a rapidly changing market. Read on to learn more about the factors driving GM's electric mandate.