Mulally: EVs are fun, but 'make no sense'

"There are companies that sell you a $120,000 car, and it rides along on a $70,000 battery. So it makes no sense." Alan Mulally, retired CEO of Ford

November 18, 2018 05:00 AM

PHOENIX — Alan Mulally believes good routines make for good decisions. The man who, as CEO of Ford Motor Co., instituted weekly executive reviews of all operations said consistent analysis is the best way for leaders to assess disruptive technologies.

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