AHH #744 - Return of the ICE Age
About this episode
The discussion centers on the evolving landscape of the automotive industry, featuring insights from Paul Thomas, CEO of Bosch North America. Key topics include Bosch's significant investment in silicon carbide technology for electric vehicles, the ongoing relevance of internal combustion engines (ICE), and the company's commitment to a diverse powertrain strategy. The conversation also touches on the challenges of adapting to changing consumer preferences, the impact of tariffs, and the importance of local supply chains. The episode highlights Bosch's approach to workforce development and the need for flexibility in a rapidly changing market.
Renault Wind
"...ounger folks that are interested in older cars or wind up getting older wagons. Speaker 2: Speaking abou..."
Lincoln Navigator
"...hey were. We were tracking the new Expedition and Navigator to be launched with the hybrid, and that hasn't m..."
Ford Expedition
"...nd we thought they were. We were tracking the new Expedition and Navigator to be launched with the hybrid, and..."
Ford Explorer
"...nough. Speaker 4: Well, they had a hybrid and the Explorer and making one with the new one. Speaker 3: Yeah,..."
Ford Ranger
"...ere's rumors of a Bronco hybrid, and there is the Ranger plug in hybrid in Europe. So in theory there was ..."
Ford Bronco
"...ve the Escape and and there's there's rumors of a Bronco hybrid, and there is the Ranger plug in hybrid in..."
Ford Maverick
"...in the US, but we haven't conferred. And they are Maverick hybrids, so they're still there. Yes, staland Is ..."
Chevrolet Equinox
"...ick minivan, and so I don't know which there's an Equinox plug in hybrid China, and I think there's a cat l..."
Honda Crvs
"...er 5: And I'm sure, but I'm sure Honda's you know CRVS, I'm sure that they sold a ton of hybrids of thos..."
Toyota Prius
"...could argue that's what toy To did with the first Prius because they priced it to lose what five ten thou..."
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