The transition to electric vehicles will be a marathon, not a sprint, says the CEO of Mercedes-Benz.

According to the chief executive officer of Mercedes-Benz in Germany, making the transition to zero-emission mobility should be considered as a marathon, not a sprint.

In an interview with "Squawk Box Europe," Ola Kallenius attempted to draw attention to the significant obstacle that the automobile industry will face in the years to come as it switches its attention toward electric cars (ESs).

"I think we hav....