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!...
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!...
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!
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!...
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!...
Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! This is a review of the Ford Bronco Sport, not to be confused with the larger Ford Bronco. While they may be different vehicles under the skin, each has capabilities that are impressive. I spend a week behind the week to learn more. Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. New episodes are posted every Tuesday!...
Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! As the nameplate makes the transition (sort of) from brawny internal combustion engined (ICE) coupes and sedans to a mix of pure electric and turbocharged ICE powerplants, is there still a place for the storied automaker in this EV-charged marketplace? We discuss. Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. New episodes are posted every Tuesday!...
Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! When considering your final resting place when your life has come to an end, would you consider outer space? Seems like sending human remains to a permanent orbit in outer space is a growing thing. We take a look at this new trend. Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. New episodes are posted every Tuesday!...
Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! Of the over 1.6 million Walmart employees, there are 13,000 that are so important to the success of the retailer that each of them are paid over $110,000 per year! They are NOT managers, store directors or corporate office types! Check out this podcast to learn more about them! Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. New episodes are posted every Tuesday!...
Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! The hottest place in North America, which is also the lowest in elevation, was the recipient of just over 2 inches of rain in three days, as much as Death Valley gets all year. The result, is a large, shallow lake! Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. New episodes are posted every Tuesday!...
Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! So, did you hear about Jaguar? We are here to set the record straight and no, the storied nameplate is NOT going out of business! I explain what is going on. Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. New episodes are posted every Tuesday!
Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! SAF, sustainable aviation fuel, is an important part of the commercial aviation industry's push to decarbonize. Southwest Airlines alone is investing $30 Million in a company that produces SAF and will become its primary customer when the fuel becomes available. We take a look at what SAF is and its potential impact. Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. New episodes are posted every Tuesday!...
Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! Clunky Old Software, better known in the industry as technical debt, promises to undermine most legacy systems of America's largest organizations. Modifications to legacy software which were designed to be temporary have been absorbed into the foundation of many legacy computer systems, with outdated code and vulnerabilities galore. We take a look under the hood. Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. New episode...
Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! I got to spend some quality time with the new Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. Riding on the same length platform as the 3-seat Atlas SUV, the Cross Sport offers more sport with the same utility. I share my driving impressions. Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. New episodes are posted every Tuesday!...
Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! When it comes to EVs, it appears that a niche category called electric Purpose Built EVs or PBVs for short, may be the next hot thing. Kia recently announced collaboration with Uber to build PBVs to optimize the Uber driver and customer experience. Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. New episodes are posted every Tuesday!...
Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! Over 220,000,000 pounds of space debris is circling the Earth right now, in various orbits. NASA and the European Space Agency is tracking over 35,000 separate items. Can this mess with your cellphone or internet access? We take a look. Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. New episodes are posted every Tuesday!...
Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! With news of Ford's production cuts of the F-150 Lightning EV, much has been made about consumer sentiment and interest in the purchase of pure EVs. Was it a fad, or can this puppy hunt? We discuss. Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. New episodes are posted every Tuesday!...
Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! Project Titan is officially dead. For real this time. HONEST! After ten years of on-again, off-again speculation about the development of an Apple EV, the company has finally pulled the plug on the venture. We discuss. Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. New episodes are posted every Tuesday!...
Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! Why would a large Chinese EV manufacturer that is bankrolled by Berkshire Hathaway introduce a six-figure EV performance car? To get your attention of course! Introducing the Yangwang U9. We discuss. Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. New episodes are posted every Tuesday!...
Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! A new cybersecurity rule passed by the United Nations and implemented by 53 countries, spells out the protections that automakers must built into their vehicles to shield motorists from cyber attack. Although the United States is not a party to the new rule, it will impact those American vehicles that are sold in these countries. Chances are, Americans may benefit from the added protections as Detroit works to adopt the requirements into the v...
Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! Believe it or not, birds pose one of the greatest threats to themselves and to the reliability and resiliency to the electrical power grid. Ironically enough, its the neighborhood distribution lines, not the interstate transmission lines, that pose the most risk. We discuss. Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. New episodes are posted every Tuesday!...
Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! Lexus has introduced the all-new TX 350 crossover SUV, a seven-passenger vehicle with actual ROOM behind the third row seats! I spent a week with this one and share my impressions. Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. New episodes are posted every Tuesday!...
Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! The development of electric vehicles is not just for the mass market automakers. Land Rover has stepped into the fray with an all-new electric model. To quote the automaker: "The Range Rover Electric will offer performance comparable to a flagship Range Rover V8, thanks to its powerful electric motors." But can I get it charged up though? We discuss. Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. New episodes are posted ...
Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! Is a pregnant woman safe in a seatbelt? What about the child she is carrying? Seems that even after all these years that there is a dearth of information available to automakers about this very important topic. Toyota, through its Collaborative Safety Research Center and the University of British Columbia, decided to tackle this issue and make the results available at no charge to the rest of the automotive industry. Support the Show. Tell you...
Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! VinFast, a Vietnamese automaker, continues to expand its offerings, recently taking the wraps off of two models at opposite ends of the automotive marketing spectrum, the VF3 and VF9. The automaker has also unveiled a midsize electric pickup truck called the VinFast Wild. We take a look. Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. New episodes are posted every Tuesday!...
Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! Over the past year, technology companies have been scrambling to integrate AI into their software and apps at a breathtaking pace. Conversational AI is awesome, until it isn't. During this segment I share a cautionary tale. Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. New episodes are posted every Tuesday!...
Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! Railroads have been around for almost 200 years. Despite the advances of technology during that time, they still play a major role in the transport of the basic commodities that America needs to run its 21st Century economy. I review it by the numbers. Nikola, the Class 8 hydrogen truck manufacturer, has announced the delivery of 35 trucks into private fleets. We talk about the importance of that achievement. Support the Show. Tell your friend...
Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! Better for the environment, more fuel efficient, better overall. hydrogen fueling and hydrogen propelled motors for recreational boating have come to the forefront of the next chapter in managing climate change. The environment will be better off because of it. Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. New episodes are posted every Tuesday!...
Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! The title is NOT clickbait - in at least fourteen American cities, the total cost of ownership for an electric vehicle is about the same as an internal combustion engined vehicle. This according to a recent study by the University of Michigan Center for Sustainable Systems and the Responsible Battery Coalition, who funded the study. Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. New episodes are posted every Tuesday!...
Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! Its the automaker's most popular vehicle, with over 3.5 million sold world wide. I get to spend a week with the capable and comfortable Subaru Crosstrek, and share my impressions. Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. New episodes are posted every Tuesday!
