The hottest Substack posts of Startupology

And their main takeaways

Car Rentals and Electric Cars are filing for Divorce, for now...

19 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24
💼 Business Transportation Financials Consumer behavior Sustainability Market Analysis
  1. Rental car companies and EVs face challenges like high repair costs and poor infrastructure.
  2. Hertz faced bankruptcy, then aimed to boost business with an EV fleet but is now selling off a third of it due to low demand and high repair costs.
  3. Issues with rental companies and EVs include maintenance costs, customer education, charging infrastructure, and consumer familiarity.

Blast from the Past: The Supersonic Comeback Tour

19 implied HN points • 09 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Aerospace Innovation Engineering Environment Regulation
  1. Supersonic flight is making a comeback after facing challenges like high operation costs and noise complaints.
  2. Exciting projects by NASA and private companies aim to bring back supersonic flight with advancements like 'sonic thumps' and sustainable fuels.
  3. The future of supersonic flight faces challenges like technical limitations, environmental concerns, safety precautions, and regulatory hurdles.

Beyond Binging: Unraveling the Subscription Phenomenon

19 implied HN points • 31 Aug 23
💼 Business Subscription services Competition Pricing Strategies Customer Retention Market Trends
  1. Subscription companies often fail because they struggle to offer superior quality products compared to the competition.
  2. Rising competition in the subscription industry is leading to companies increasing prices, cracking down on password sharing, and introducing additional fees.
  3. To innovate and adapt, subscription companies could explore usage-based pricing models and collaborations to stay competitive in the saturated market.
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