While the Tesla Roadster Reveal was crazy and left everyone wondering, who’d need a flying car, something else happened on … More
Category: Innovation
Porsche is a Prime Example of how Germany Idolizes Museum Technology and is Desperately Trying to Resuscitate it
With the nearly simultaneous unveiling of the Porsche Mission S and the Tesla Roadster, a debate has erupted in Germany … More
2015 – 2026: German Innovation Challenges Explained Using Porsche and Tesla as Examples
It’s amazing how much has changed in more than 10 years—but also how little. On December 24, 2015, I published … More
The Monkey on the Pedestal – Why Traditional Car Makers are Focusing so much on the Wrong Technologies
If the press releases and breathless media coverage are to be believed, traditional car manufacturers such as Mercedes, BMW and … More
German Innovation Problems Explained With Porsche And Tesla
German car makers have been under pressure for some time, and that from an unexpected area. Not the usual suspects … More
Why the Volkswagen-scandal is Germany’s Best Chance for a Startup-Boom
The current unfolding of the Volkswagen cheat-scandal doesn’t miss out in drama. Millions of VW/Porsche/Audi-cars seem to be affected, recalls, … More
The Innovation-Angst That Led to Volkswagen’s Demise
While the scandal around Volkswagen’s emissions fraud is still unfolding, one thing is clear: it’s going to be costly in … More
