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moonshot mobility is a blog by john osborn.

Moonshot Mobility From Skateboards to Spaceships
Some Thoughts on Harley Earl
Apr 26

Apr 26 Some Thoughts on Harley Earl

John Osborn

Not really a review but William Knoedelseder’s book Fins has inspired some thoughts.

Hobby Car (Part 1): Wherein I Begin To Shop
Apr 22

Apr 22 Hobby Car (Part 1): Wherein I Begin To Shop

John Osborn

Corvette or Thunderbird? The ancient battle continues on a personal scale.

Tesla and The Osborne Effect
Mar 15

Mar 15 Tesla and The Osborne Effect

John Osborn

Product demand isn’t always a good thing.

Geneva Motor Show: The Stuff That Was Actually Important
Mar 7

Mar 7 Geneva Motor Show: The Stuff That Was Actually Important

John Osborn

Supercars don’t matter.

Polestar 2: Digging Into The Details
Feb 28

Feb 28 Polestar 2: Digging Into The Details

John Osborn

A few more details and impressions from the Polestar 2 launch.

How To See An Electric Car (Part 1): Polestar 2
Feb 27

Feb 27 How To See An Electric Car (Part 1): Polestar 2

John Osborn

How to see the design of a purpose-built EV using Polestar 2 as an example.

Porsche Bets Hard on The Future
Feb 26

Feb 26 Porsche Bets Hard on The Future

John Osborn

Porsche’s plan to transition the Macan to electric power says a lot about the company’s vision of the future.

Remembering the Forgotten
Feb 19

Feb 19 Remembering the Forgotten

John Osborn

Remembering the often forgotten deaths of America’s space program.

Quick Take: Porsche 911 Special Edition Sales
Feb 4

Feb 4 Quick Take: Porsche 911 Special Edition Sales

John Osborn

Sales of special edition Porsche 911’s are telling us something about the new car market.

Cheap EVs Depend on Platforms
Jan 11

Jan 11 Cheap EVs Depend on Platforms

John Osborn

It’s all about VOLUME VOLUME VOLUME.

H-D Livewire Pricing Announced
Jan 8

Jan 8 H-D Livewire Pricing Announced

John Osborn

Will the $30,000 Livewire find any customers?

Byton and the Giant Screen
Jan 7

Jan 7 Byton and the Giant Screen

John Osborn

Is the giant screen a step too far?

Culture: Radwood 2019 Schedule Is Out
Nov 4

Nov 4 Culture: Radwood 2019 Schedule Is Out

John Osborn

Digital dash fans rejoice!

A Tale of Two Special Editions
Nov 3

Nov 3 A Tale of Two Special Editions

John Osborn

The Veloster N says something about how Hyundai views the world.

GM to Build eBikes
Nov 2

Nov 2 GM to Build eBikes

John Osborn

GM continues to push mobility.

VW's Approach to Electric Vehicles
Oct 24

Oct 24 VW's Approach to Electric Vehicles

John Osborn

VW aims for 150,000 cars per year and that’s just to start.

Visually Cool: 1972 Lamborghini Jarama
Oct 21

Oct 21 Visually Cool: 1972 Lamborghini Jarama

John Osborn

A somber exterior balanced by a bright interior.

Jaguar Might Go All-Electric Very Soon
Oct 19

Oct 19 Jaguar Might Go All-Electric Very Soon

John Osborn

The future is calling. Will Jaguar pick up the phone?

Let's Talk About the BMW X7's Interior
Oct 17

Oct 17 Let's Talk About the BMW X7's Interior

John Osborn

Blue and white interior is a delight… if you want leather.

Deep Dive: Ferrari Product Plans
Oct 17

Oct 17 Deep Dive: Ferrari Product Plans

John Osborn

A probably too deep dive into Ferrari’s future.

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Moonshot Mobility is a blog by John Osborn focused on every aspect of mobility and transportation from skateboards to spaceships.