BCG's Eric Jesse: Automakers have bailed on alternative powertrains too soon

About this episode

Eric Jesse discusses the missed opportunities in alternative powertrains by automakers.

Eric Jesse, managing director at Boston Consulting Group, joins Automotive News deputy editor and electric vehicles reporter Lindsay VanHulle on the “Shift” podcast to talk about how automakers can find “white space” to win in different powertrain segments. He also says some automakers have taken themselves out of the game too soon by abandoning alternative propulsion methods.

People in this episode

Host: Lindsay VanHulle

Guest: Eric Jesse

Topics covered

• automotive industry
• alternative powertrains
• electric vehicles
• business strategy
• market analysis

Keywords

• automakers
• alternative propulsion
• powertrain segments
• electric vehicles
• Boston Consulting Group

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Boston Consulting Group, Automotive News

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