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The world’s leading thinkers, politicians and cultural figures interviewed by the BBC

Find out what the world’s leading thinkers, politicians and cultural figures really think, as they talk about their lives for thirty minutes on The Interview.

***The Interview is no longer broadcast on-air but you can listen to our archive below.***

A half hour interview with interesting and prominent people from around the world with a great range of interests and opinions. Each week, one person is put under the spotlight by either Owen Bennett-Jones or Carrie Gracie, the two presenters on The Interview.  

They explore topical issues, personal motivation and interviewee's hopes and fears. The style is informal and conversational, but at times searching and combative when required.

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The Interview Archive: 06/02/2010 Carlos Ghosn: Carlos Ghosn, Head of Renault Nissan

06/02/2010 Carlos Ghosn

06/02/2010 Carlos Ghosn: Carlos Ghosn, Head of Renault Nissan

Carlos Ghosn, Head of Renault Nissan

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Carlos Ghosn, the head of Renault Nissan, thinks the future of cars is electric

Carlos Ghosn, the head of Renault Nissan, has the ear of prime ministers and policy makers. But can he persuade the world to drive electric cars? Owen Bennett Jones talks to him

Carlos Ghosn, the head of Renault Nissan, wants zero emission vehicles. He forecasts that by 2020, ten per cent of car sales will be electric. On The Interview he tells Owen Bennett Jones his plans for the future. Yet all this comes at a time when many car makers have just been bailed out by governments around the world in the midst of the economic crisis, so did they deserve the help?

This interview was recorded at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

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