Amid tariffs and EV uncertainty, suppliers signal cautious optimism about green tech

A crowd gathers during the opening of the 2025 ACT Expo. — A crowd gathers during the April 28 opening of the 2025 ACT Expo, which has become a major conference for auto suppliers. (JERRY HIRSCH/AUTOMOTIVE NEWS)

April 30, 2025 02:23 PM

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The ACT Expo clean transportation conference took place this year amid a backdrop of heightened uncertainty for the auto industry’s suppliers.

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