Person 1: “I am somewhat conflicted about the auto strike. I think EVs are to blame.”
Person 2: “Unfortunately, that genie is out of the bottle. Look at the COMPAS plant in Mexico. I think they are not doing too well because of all this emphasis on EVs.”
Person 1: “You don’t need EVs to be a successful auto company alliance. Look at MTM in Alabama. They are doing just fine!”
Person 3: “You guys are behind the times. Look at what we are doing over here – IONITY is expanding.”
Person 1: “No big deal! We are doing it over here too – More including Jaguar are joining the Tesla NACS network, and a group of seven companies including GM & Stellantis are having their own network that will accept both CCS and NACS.
Person 2: “All I am saying is that these types of alliances are not always successful. Don’t forget NUMMI!”
a. Briefly describe the various “Cooperating to Compete” examples described in the above conversation. [Minimum 100 words each]
b. Were you aware of the above? Were you surprised at the level of cooperation between competitors? Comment.
