Automotive Engineering

A three-part series examining how vehicle engineering decisions create legacy lock-in, economic distortion, and environmental displacement.

Examines the displacement of environmental and economic costs from the vehicle’s operation to its manufacturing and disposal phases.

Analyzes how serviceability choices, parts supply chains, and right-to-repair policies determine whether a durable design can actually survive.

Explores the fundamental engineering trade-off between designing for longevity and optimizing for cost, fuel efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

Fudged aerodynamic numbers. Designs killed by politics. Parts smuggled past customs. A legendary designer's memoir reveals the messy reality behind automotive icons.

A comprehensive exploration of vehicle design strategy, from the spark of vision through narrative development, architectural packaging, and the transition toward autonomous mobility.