As compared to the other companies, MAN definitely offered a different perspective on the shifts in the automotive market that were the subject of everything we had seen so far. This company was a clear example of how the economy is dependant on industries and companies we do not normally see in commercials or think of on a day to day basis. 

Man was definitely in a different situation than the other companies. The main theme was how companies like MAN were going to adapt to the massive pressure for all automotive companies to move towards electric vehicles and sustainability. The main issue however, is that there is a higher cost for a company like MAN to move towards sustainability if it means they have to sacrifice their reliability and in some cases their trust with their customers. 

MAN isn’t selling to the average consumer. Businesses, government agencies, and big organizations in the private and public sector rely on them for logistics and transportation of more than just people. This type of position doesn’t just make sustainability and carbon emissions a technological issue but an economic one. 

It was also interesting to learn about the versatility of the engines they produced and the wide variety of engines they made for different vehicles. One of the ones they kept mentioning was a very powerful engine for yachts that seemed to be something they were proud of. While this was impressive, it did expand on why their push towards sustainability could be very costly for the businesses that rely on them. 

The visit made me realize how much global trade and everyday life depend on industries that most people rarely notice. It also highlighted how companies involved in transportation are being forced to adapt as sustainability and new technologies continue reshaping the future of the industry.