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Nathan Niese is Boston Consulting Group’s global lead for electric vehicles and energy storage, and leads BCG’s Center for Climate Change and Electrification in Automotive. He is a core member of the Climate & Sustainability practice at the firm.

Since joining BCG in 2013, Nathan has been a core member of the Industrial Goods practice and a lead member of both the automotive (on- and off-highway) and green-tech teams, working with OEMs, suppliers, and service providers. His client work focuses on energy transition, the circular economy, and emerging opportunities created by sustainable technologies and environmental regulations.

Nathan is a frequent author and co-author of publications on EV adoption, EV charging, circularity, and the green recovery agenda, including one of BCG’s top ten most read articles of 2021. In addition, he is a frequent guest and speaker at conferences, and in leading print and online media, as well as on podcasts. He has shared his expertise in Business Insider, Axois, Associated Press, The Wire, Automotive World, Freight Waves, and Climate Vision 2050.

Before joining the firm, Nathan was a forensic engineer for a technical consulting firm specializing in auto and marine industries, as well as a civilian engineer with the US Navy.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

EDUCATION

  • PhD, naval architecture and marine engineering, University of Michigan
  • MS, sustainable systems, University of Michigan
  • BSE, naval architecture & marine engineering, University of Michigan

Publications and Videos

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What the Alternative Protein Industry Can Learn from EV Companies

Governments and alternative protein players should follow three lessons that jump-started the growth of the electric vehicle industry.

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Can OEMs Catch the Next Wave of EV Adopters?

More than two-thirds of US consumers are considering buying an electric vehicle. Can OEMs meet their price and performance needs while still making a profit?

EVs on the Margins

Many automakers remain bullish about the future of EVs, but the margins are not there yet. BCG’s Nathan Niese unpacks how the future of electric vehicle adoption relies on boosting its current upside potential.

A Thought-Provoking CES

Behind the products lie deeper questions. What does the future of innovation look like for companies and consumers?

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Striking Gold with EV Battery Recycling

As the auto industry continues the transformation to electric vehicles, embracing the EV battery recycling wave has become a strategic imperative.
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A Tale of Two Tomorrows in EV Sales

Sales growth of electric vehicles is steady—and new policies should drive further demand and investment. Yet negative signals suggest challenges ahead.
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How Lithium Batteries Can Power the US Economy

Industry alone can’t solve the challenges. US government action is needed as well.
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What Electric Vehicle Owners Really Want from Charging Networks

While a majority of electric vehicle owners can charge at home and work, a robust public charging infrastructure is key to widespread EV adoption.
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Battery Manufacturing Advances Could Keep the EV Transition on Track

Supplying enough batteries to power electric vehicles is a massive challenge. Battery manufacturers, equipment suppliers, and OEMs are embracing the technologies that can make this possible.
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The Lithium Supply Crunch Doesn’t Have to Stall Electric Cars

Due to shortages of critical materials and vulnerable supply chains, production of lithium-ion batteries could fall far short of demand. Coordinated action is needed to boost supply in a sustainable way and keep the transition to renewable energy on course. 
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Electric Cars Are Finding Their Next Gear

EV adoption is shifting into overdrive—generating fresh challenges for automakers and fueling creative solutions.
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电动汽车时代，翘首以待

未来十年，大多数国家将快速从燃油汽车时代，过渡到电动汽车时代。从燃油车时代到电动汽车时代的转变将代表着快速变化。但从环境需求的角度来看，电动汽车时代的到来还不够快。