Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! The headlines claim car buyers don’t want EVs, yet Mercedes just approved a fully electric CLA and a flexible platform to support hybrids and gas models as well. We explain why platform strategy—not hype—determines winners: amortized R&D, quicker model updates, and the ability to meet demand without risking the entire company on one powertrain. We also discuss pricing pressures, tariffs, and how software services and over-the-...
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Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! The headlines claim car buyers don’t want EVs, yet Mercedes just approved a fully electric CLA and a flexible platform to support hybrids and gas models as well. We explain why platform strategy—not hype—determines winners: amortized R&D, quicker model updates, and the ability to meet demand without risking the entire company on one powertrain. We also discuss pricing pressures, tariffs, and how software services and over-the-...
When Innovation Crosses the Line: Cars, Robots, and Children by Design
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2 months ago
When Innovation Crosses the Line: Cars, Robots, and Children by Design
Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! The relentless march of technology is transforming our world in ways both miraculous and unsettling, and this week's deep dive reveals just how profound these changes may become. Automobile design is at a crossroads as Hyundai announces plans to eliminate physical buttons in favor of Tesla-style touchscreens beginning with 2026 models. Their new "Pleos Connect" system promises smartphone-like functionality with multiple apps runn...
The TechMobility Podcast
Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! The headlines claim car buyers don’t want EVs, yet Mercedes just approved a fully electric CLA and a flexible platform to support hybrids and gas models as well. We explain why platform strategy—not hype—determines winners: amortized R&D, quicker model updates, and the ability to meet demand without risking the entire company on one powertrain. We also discuss pricing pressures, tariffs, and how software services and over-the-...
