The hosts discuss the challenges facing Ford in selling electric vehicles in America, including high prices and a lack of robust charging infrastructure. They compare the slower growth rate of EV sales in the US to the stronger take rate in China and Europe, where government incentives play a significant role.
Bloomberg News Auto Reporter Keith Naughton discusses Ford announcing it will reduce the number of workers making its F-150 Lightning truck as demand for electric vehicles continues to weaken. Maureen O’Brien, Senior VP of Corporate Governance at Segal Marco, explains the emerging ESG trends at investment firms. Dr. Helene Gayle, President of Spelman College, talks about the HBCU receiving a $100 million donation. Bloomberg News Higher-Education Finance Reporter Janet Lorin also participates in the conversation. Steven McClurg, Chief Investment Officer at Valkyrie Funds, discusses investing in Bitcoin ETFs. And we Drive to the Close with Doug Ciocca, CEO at Kavar Capital.
Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.