Why We Want Common Chargers

Whether looking at cell phones or cars, we see “less friction” when we have a common charger that diminishes clutter, inefficiency, and cost.

What a Sound Says About the Economy

Listening to our city streets and even food noises, we can say that sound design provides clues about our economy.

Why Tesla is Like a Model T Ford

Although they are separated by a century, the Model T Ford and Tesla are rather similar when we look at their leadership and production.

The Downside of Vegan Leather

With meat demand going up and leather demand going down, the cowhide industry has a devastating supply and a demand problem.

Why Tesla's Totally Illogical Strategy Might Work

Our Wednesday environment focus Elon Musk just flipped entrepreneurial logic upside down. Rather than building a patent moat around his technology, he announced it would be available to anyone using it “in good faith.” That means Tesla’s 203 patents will be accessible to all…

Why Should Tesla Stay in New Jersey?

At my local New Jersey shopping mall, there is a Tesla store… I think. It might have closed. During the 1920s, the auto industry and local governments agreed that the way to sell a car was through a network of…