A brilliant MIT idea that never hit the streets

July 7, 2025

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In 2006, MIT Media Lab proposed stackable, sharable EVs, years before Uber or e-scooters. The idea had the technical reasoning. What it lacked was the system.

Nearly 20 years later, the promise remains unfulfilled. What stalled it? What can you learn from it? And would it work if launched today?

🔖 This short read holds sharp lessons for anyone shaping tomorrow’s mobility. Feel free to share your thoughts.

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