The tragedy of Boeing’s 737 product security decisions create a sad trifecta for someone interested in aeronautics, lessons from the past, and risk management. First, there was a sailor’s warning. We know Boeing moved a jet engine into a position that fundamentally changed handling. This was a result of Airbus ability to add a more … Continue reading A Sailor-Historian-Technologist Perspective on the Boeing 737 MAX Disaster→
Executive summary: The majority of car enthusiasts care more about engine power than pollution. This especially rings true in America where consumers can easily modify hardware and software of their diesel engines. Ten minutes and a couple hundred dollars makes a significant change. Thus it has become common to find consumers seeking personal power gains … Continue reading Diesel FTW: Throw the Book at Clean Cheaters→
Sort of…the foundation behind car racing today is petroleum — burning tires, brakes, oil, gasoline, just to name the obvious stuff. Before I get to the story, however, I first want to mention that racing cars is big among Silicon Valley success stories. Many high-tech firms where I have worked have brought their wasteful and … Continue reading IndyCar Goes Green→