Scenarios about 'auto industry'
The auto industry encompasses the development, manufacturing, marketing, and selling of motor vehicles worldwide since the late 19th century. This sector has profoundly influenced global economics, urban development, and cultural patterns through mass production techniques pioneered by Henry Ford and subsequent technological innovations. In alternate history scenarios, different trajectories of automotive technology, corporate development, or regulatory environments can dramatically reshape transportation systems, environmental impacts, and geopolitical relationships.
What If Michigan Diversified Beyond Auto Manufacturing Earlier?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Michigan proactively diversified its economy away from automotive dependency in the 1970s, potentially avoiding decades of economic hardship and creating a more resilient Midwest industrial powerhouse.