Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! If you care about where your vehicle is made, then you want to listen to this episode! The Kogod Made in America Auto Index is the most comprehensive index available to consumers to research just how much "American" content is in the vehicles found on the showroom floor. Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. New episodes are posted every Tuesday!...
Apr 23, 2024•10 min•Season 2Ep. 100
Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! You don't have to live in an area of the United States that currently experiences extreme weather on a regular basis to see what is happening with homeowner's insurance. For most Americans, premiums have been rising since 2015 - with a majority of states posting double digit increases. Many of those states are NOT near an ocean. Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. New episodes are posted every Tuesday!...
Apr 23, 2024•10 min•Season 2Ep. 99
Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! In the immediate three years that preceded the accident between the cargo ship and the Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore, over two dozen cargo ships lost propulsion in the same area. Yikes! Nationwide, the number is approximately 424 ships longer than 600 feet. About a quarter of those incidents occurred near a port, bridge, or other infrastructure. Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. New episodes are post...
Apr 23, 2024•9 min•Season 2Ep. 98
Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! Stellantis, the parent company of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram, is in the midst of a pricing dispute with two of its key suppliers. As a result, the company risks manufacturing disruptions that can give some of its competitors the upper hand. Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. New episodes are posted every Tuesday!...
Apr 23, 2024•11 min•Season 2Ep. 97
Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! What happens when the impact of climate changes impacts where you can live? Worse yet, what happens when it impacts where you CURRENTLY live? This is a cautionary tale of Americans who have been negatively impacted by very real events brought on by human induced climate change. Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. New episodes are posted every Tuesday!...
Apr 09, 2024•10 min•Season 2Ep. 96
Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! What happens when what an electric utility says publically is different from what they are actually doing? Is there hope for neighborhoods that lack the necessary utility infrastructure to gain the benefits of evolving technology? I take a look at Chicago to see. Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. New episodes are posted every Tuesday!...
Apr 09, 2024•11 min•Season 2Ep. 95
Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! Since 2020, the Hyundai Palisade SUV has been the flagship for the brand in America. Does that still hold true in 2024? Check out my driving impressions of this unique offering from Hyundai. Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. New episodes are posted every Tuesday!...
Apr 09, 2024•10 min•Season 2Ep. 94
Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! A major part of the manufacturing of EV batteries is the processing of the rare earth materials that are used. Currently, most of those manufacturing plants are located in Southeast Asia. Recently, its been announced that America's first rate earth magnet plant has been funded and being built. Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. New episodes are posted every Tuesday!...
Apr 09, 2024•12 min•Season 2Ep. 93
Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! EV battery chemistries and battery pack design continues to evolve. There is a growing move away from the typical rare earth materials used in most EV batteries today such as cobalt, nickel and manganese. EV batteries that use sodium, boron, fluoride, iron, sulfur, and even coal are being currently developed as the price per kWh continues to fall. Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. New episodes are posted eve...
Apr 09, 2024•11 min•Season 2Ep. 92
Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! Remember when America had a bee problem? An actual shortage of bees that promised to turn commercial agriculture on its head? Turned out that that's not the only thing that changed when it comes to bees. Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. New episodes are posted every Tuesday!...
Apr 09, 2024•10 min•Season 2Ep. 91
Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! NPT. That's Non Pneumatic Tire. Although many tire companies are working on a prototype, none of the majors are using technology developed by NASA. Shape Memory Alloy Radial Technology (SMART) its called and it promises to change the game. The SMART Tire Company of Los Angeles, a minority owned business, is leading the way. Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. New episodes are posted every Tuesday!...
Apr 09, 2024•10 min•Season 2Ep. 90
Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! As of early February, the Ford Motor Company disclosed during an earning call with analysts that it would be developing a rival to the lower (budget) priced Tesla Model 2. Since then, Tesla has announced that they are "shelving" plans to build the car. As of this podcast, there has been no response from Ford with regards to the low priced EV project. Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. New episodes are posted ...
Apr 09, 2024•12 min•Season 2Ep. 89
Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! Its called the Kids Online Safety Act, better known as KOSA and it would impose sweeping new obligations on an array of digital platforms, including requiring that companies "exercise reasonable care" to prevent their products from endangering kids. We discuss. Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. New episodes are posted every Tuesday!...
Apr 02, 2024•11 min•Season 2Ep. 88
Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! Palm Oil. Its the substance that makes just about everything that needs to be spreadable, spreadable. Yet, the harvesting of it is the leading cause of climate change in the world. Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. New episodes are posted every Tuesday!...
Apr 02, 2024•11 min•Season 2Ep. 87
Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! This week I review the impressive Toyota Corolla Hybrid sedan. If you aren't keen on trucks, SUVs, or minivans, I believe I have the vehicle just for you. Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. New episodes are posted every Tuesday!
Apr 02, 2024•10 min•Season 2Ep. 86
Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! Bollinger Motors, one of the first EV manufacturers that we covered here on the program, has just gained a tax credit that can be applied toward the purchase of its Medium-Duty EV commercial trucks. It's quite a feat. Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. New episodes are posted every Tuesday!...
Apr 02, 2024•12 min•Season 2Ep. 85
Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! With Spring right around the corner, I thought we would discuss vehicle safety - mainly, making sure your vehicle is in working order for the upcoming driving season. I have some tips to share. Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. New episodes are posted every Tuesday!...
Apr 02, 2024•11 min•Season 2Ep. 84
Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! AI-generated deep fakes. Welcome to Crime as a Service (CaaS), yes, its a thing where the technology is so good, the criminals no longer have to be. Enough cash to the right people and you can have chaos on demand. We discuss. Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. New episodes are posted every Tuesday!...
Apr 02, 2024•11 min•Season 2Ep. 83
Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! What recourse do you have with CARFAX, one of the nation's largest databases of automotive accident and maintenance records in the United States, has incorrect information about your vehicle in its database? This is a cautionary tale of one person who found out. Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. New episodes are posted every Tuesday!...
Apr 02, 2024•10 min•Season 2Ep. 82
Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! Scout Motors, the stand-alone automaker associated with the Volkswagen Group, has broke ground in rural South Carolina on a mission. The mission is to revive an American legacy and bring manufacturing back to US soil. Those of you that are of a certain age may remember the International Scout SUV, built in Fort Wayne, Indiana by International Harvester from 1960 to 1980 - yeah, THAT Scout. Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechM...
Apr 02, 2024•11 min•Season 2Ep. 81
Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! Is Fisker Automotive more like Lucid Motors or Faraday Future? While these EV manufacturers couldn't be more different, all three share one inconvenient truth: They are all bleeding money. While Lucid Air has gained solid financial backing, Faraday Future has been declared dead a number of times over the last five years. Fisker is facing a Faraday-like crisis. Question is, does have the staying power? We take a look. Support the Show. Tell you...
Mar 26, 2024•11 min•Season 2Ep. 80
Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! It's called detention time and its costing truckers billions of dollars in lost wages. We review the problem. Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. New episodes are posted every Tuesday!
Mar 26, 2024•11 min•Season 2Ep. 79
Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! This week, I slide behind the wheel of the Chevrolet Trailblazer. Obviously the automaker is going places - as America votes yes with its money! Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. New episodes are posted every Tuesday!
Mar 26, 2024•10 min•Season 2Ep. 78
Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! Parkopedia has announced a partnership with ChargeHub to streamline the EV charging process. We take a look. Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. New episodes are posted every Tuesday!
Mar 26, 2024•12 min•Season 2Ep. 77
Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! AI is a power hog. So are the new data centers powered by AI. New factories and new data centers require electricity. A LOT OF IT! It has power companies scrambling. We discuss. Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. New episodes are posted every Tuesday!...
Mar 26, 2024•11 min•Season 2Ep. 76
Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! Would you consider purchasing a high-mileage older car if it was certified pre-owned from the manufacturer? Several manufacturers are betting that you would. We take a look. Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. New episodes are posted every Tuesday!...
Mar 26, 2024•11 min•Season 2Ep. 75
Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! Can a giant parasol deployed in space fix climate change? A growing number of scientists and researchers seem to think so and are seeking millions of dollars to find out. Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. New episodes are posted every Tuesday!...
Mar 26, 2024•10 min•Season 2Ep. 74
Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! Does a new vehicle franchise offering a one-trick pony have a future in the United States? The folks at Fiat seem to think so. They are launching the Fiat 500e in select markets. Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. New episodes are posted every Tuesday!
Mar 26, 2024•12 min•Season 2Ep. 73
Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! Imagine a time in the not to distant future, say 15 to 20 years, when the concert tickets that you purchased to hear your favorite band or singer are to a concert hall in outer space. Yep, space tourism is on track to be a thing, and the concert experience might just be out of this world. Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. New episodes are posted every Tuesday!...
Mar 19, 2024•10 min•Season 2Ep. 72
Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! Rivian Automotive, the upstart EV manufacturer of the R1T EV pickup, R1S EV SUV, and the EV delivery vans used by Amazon, a major investor, continues to impress the automotive press with its recent announcements of three brand new models. Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. New episodes are posted every Tuesday!...
Mar 19, 2024•10 min•Season 2Ep. 71
