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"Either the timetable for a complete transition to clean mobility in 2035 has to change, or what we consider clean mobility has to change," says Martin Jahn, a member of the Škoda Auto board of directors, on the Crunch podcast. Customer interest in electric cars is not developing as quickly as expected. Traditional European automakers are still holding back on the development and production of the two technologies and are waiting to see if European politicians will give manufacturers and customers more time to adapt. At the same time, according to Jahn, the highest-ranking Czech in the car company's management, Škoda Auto is doing "extremely well". The company ranks around fourth in car sales in Europe, it is also appreciated by demanding customers in Germany and Switzerland, and the rebranding shook off the reputation of a "poor" car. Why does Jahn support the revision of the Green Deal and the rapid transition to electromobility? Why did China catch this wave in time? What can Škoda Auto take inspiration from Tesla? And will there be layoffs in the Czech races? Listen to the entire podcast! Follow us also on the CC.cz website, where we cover for you all the topics that move the Czech Republic and the world. 00:00 Are car companies on a dead-end road to electromobility? 6:28 Different customer interest in electric cars – How is Europe doing? And the Czech market? 11:45 Lower profitability of electric cars 13:16 Can traditional car companies be inspired by Tesla? 17:15 How to reconsider the Green Deal 26:40 "Whether or not Europe switches to electromobility will not save the planet" 32:12 Will there be layoffs? 34:43 Rebranding and the success of Skoda in Europe 36:32 Hydrogen technology and the future of urban mobility