Mobility

Your ‘Safe’ SUV Is a Lie: Why Bigger Cars Are Ruining Our Cities

📅 July 30, 2026 📂 Tech Industry

Cars are growing 1.2cm longer every year, turning city streets into obstacle courses. But the real culprit isn’t greedy automakers—it’s a perverse regulatory feedback loop where safety standards inadvertently reward massive, deadlier vehicles. We are paying for this automotive arms race with our space, safety, and wallets.

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Stop Calling It an EV. It’s a $25,000 Status Symbol for People Who Hate Walking

📅 July 14, 2026 📂 Tech Industry

An ex-Apple designer’s doorless 40 mph EV isn’t transportation innovation—it’s a premiumization of the humble golf cart, selling luxury identity to affluent eco-conscious buyers at a 5x markup. The twist? It’s a marketing masterstroke disguised as automotive progress, designed to make you feel like a minimalist pioneer while you pay a premium for the privilege.

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