Gas Engines, and the People Behind Them, Are Cast Aside for Electric Vehicles

WSJ, by Mike Colias, July 23, 2021

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Questions to start discussion: Imagine you're in charge of capital budgeting for an auto maker. What do you anticipate for the future of auto producers? Where would you put your investment dollars? What risks do you anticipate? How do suppliers and customers fit in to the equation? Is the move toward electric vehicles cost effective for consumers and producers? These questions are just to start the discussion. Remember to give your opinion/experience on the topic. Don't repeat what has already been said in the discussion.

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Note: As long as you stick to the topic, post according to the syllabus online discussion rubric "new and original ideastangent to the discussion; insightful and reflective discussion; reference to and elaboration of ideas through the discussion" and post by the due dates, you will receive your 6 points.