What Higher Oil Prices Mean for Nissan, EVs and Auto Demand | WSJ

Nissan is already feeling the Middle East conflict, with disrupted access slowing deliveries and higher oil prices pushing up costs–pressures that could shift demand toward hybrids and EVs. WSJ Editor-in-Chief Emma Tucker’s sat down for an exclusive interview with Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa to understand how the Japanese carmaker is cutting costs, leaning on key partnerships and expanding its line-up to stay competitive in a challenging world. Chapters: 0:00 Iran War impact on Nissan 1:01 How Nissan handles uncertainty 1:51 EV adoption in the U.S. 2:25 Trump’s pressure to invest in the U.S. 2:53 Does Nissan need a partner? 4:08 How China’s EV success affects Nissan 5:28 Managing stress #Nissan #EVs #WSJ