The TechMobility Podcast

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! EV headlines often suggest the industry is either completely committed or pulling back, but the reality is more complex and offers more insights. We analyze what happened when EV tax credits vanished, why hybrids suddenly seem like the safest choice for many automakers, and how consumers ultimately influence the market through their sp...

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! A window that acts like a wall may sound like science fiction, but it could be one of the most practical solutions to a very real problem: an aging US electrical grid facing increasing demand from EVs, AI, and data centers. I explore a Fast Company report on LuxWall’s vacuum-insulated windows, why an R-18 style performance claim is sig...

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! Gas prices don’t just hurt at the pump; they can also reshape the entire car market. I journey off the usual script to trace a real-world chain reaction: oil tankers stuck at a global chokepoint, crude becoming scarcer in the wrong places, and gasoline prices rising even as the US produces huge amounts of oil. Then I address the practi...

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! Tesla is making moves that force a hard question: what if the most valuable “car company” products aren’t cars anymore? I dig into reports that Tesla plans to end production of the Model S and Model X and retool its Fremont, California, facility for Optimus humanoid robots, aiming for massive scale. From there, I pressure-test the Cybe...

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! Speed meets substance when efficiency takes center stage. We start with a detailed look at Lucid’s Gravity Touring and why a smaller 89 kWh pack can still provide over 300 miles of range. The secret isn’t just hardware—it’s software. From energy management to motor control, Lucid demonstrates how smart algorithms and over-the-air upgra...

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! A small warranty on an old car might not seem like a major breakthrough—until it prevents a family from getting stranded by a hidden repair. We start with GM’s Car Bravo and why a 30-day, 1,000-mile powertrain guarantee on high-mileage vehicles signals a change in the used-car market. With certified pre-owned options limited by the pan...

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! A lot changes when technology grows faster than the rules. We kick off with Rivian’s survival playbook—why the R2’s push for affordability, a delayed Georgia plant, and an in-house autonomy stack paired with subscriptions might keep the lights on if pure EV sales stumble. We weigh what “hands-free” really means when drivers still bear...

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! Autonomy is having a second act, and not everyone is ready for it. We open with Nissan—a brand that once led with the Leaf—now aiming to leapfrog rivals with a hands‑off, eyes‑on system by 2028, even as core models age and Infiniti searches for a pulse. We explain why bold software roadmaps can’t paper over weak product strategy, how l...

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! Want a clear view of where mobility and money intersect right now? We dive into how Chinese carmakers are lining up to enter the U.S. through joint ventures, Canadian quotas, and Mexican assembly—and why that strategy echoes the Japanese and Korean playbook that reshaped the market decades ago. The core story is affordability: a massiv...

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! A city goes dark, and the smartest cars on the road freeze in place. We unpack the San Francisco blackout that stalled multiple Waymo robotaxis, asking the hard questions about fail‑safes, four‑way stops without signals, and how urban autonomy should behave when infrastructure collapses. We contrast tech stacks and claims across Waymo...

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! Shoppers are speaking with their wallets, and the data speaks loudly. We kick off with a clear-eyed look at why Hyundai and Kia just posted record January sales, driven by hybrids and value-forward crossovers—and how Chevy’s layered lineup keeps affordable options on the lot.  Then we take the 2025 Ford Bronco Stroppe Special Edition i...

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! Forget the hype cycle—let’s talk about what actually moves people and markets. We start with a comeback story no one saw coming: minivans. After years of SUV dominance, buyers are rediscovering why sliding doors and low floors beat lifted ride heights and tiny cargo openings. We break down the latest sales spikes in the U.S. and Canada...

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! A six-wheel Lexus that treats the back seat like a boardroom. Hundreds of thousands of Americans working well into their 80s. Hydropower storage poised to shore up a shaky grid. It sounds like three different stories, but they all point to the same reality: our future hinges on better design, smarter tradeoffs, and respect for the laws...

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! Big promises meet hard limits—from the showroom to the server room to the edge of the map. We open with Volvo’s rumored supersized SUV, backed by Geely’s global toolbox and Zeekr’s three-row PHEV. Dealers want a GLS and X7 rival to keep buyers in the fold, but the financials are rough: low volumes, high capex, and a U.S. plant not set...

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! Beef prices at the store feel painful, yet many ranchers are finally breathing easier. We unpack that paradox by tracing tight cattle supply, steady domestic demand, and export strength—then contrast it with row crops, where corn, soybeans, and wheat are squeezed by high input costs, softer demand, and Brazil’s bumper harvests. You’ll...

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! A quiet revolution is reshaping the roads around us—and it’s moving faster than most of us realize. We open with a clear-eyed look at how China is accelerating EV adoption across Latin America and Canada, while U.S. policy whiplash risks sidelining our manufacturers. It’s not a culture war; it’s a competitiveness test. Auto jobs, suppl...

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! Prices keep climbing, and the easy villain is “too much safety.” We pull that apart by taking a clear look at how active safety reduces injuries and claims, then follow the money to where it really pools: full-size trucks, SUVs, and premium trims designed to maximize profit. From holiday discounts that barely dent margins to the psycho...

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! A bold claim kicked this one off: can artificial intelligence safely replace humans in nuclear power plants? We revisit the cautionary history of nuclear incidents and weigh it against the current state of AI—powerful, yes, but prone to hallucinations, bias, and adversarial manipulation. Human-in-the-loop isn’t optional when the stakes...

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! What if a $10 part could swing millions, and a single extra truck per hour could add a quarter billion in revenue? We open with the hard math behind Ford’s production ramp-up, showing how small cost changes and modest line-speed gains compound into outsized financial results. It’s a revealing look at why automakers obsess over pennies,...

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! A tough goodbye opens the show as we chart Bollinger Motors’ rise, pivot, and fall—from an elegant, fixable EV truck vision to an ambitious medium-duty chassis play that ran headlong into the realities of capital, volume, and time. We walk through the funding twists, the move from contract manufacturing to a dedicated plant, and why se...

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! A single decision can shape a decade. We examine General Motors’ abrupt exit from BrightDrop and argue that electric work vans still deliver real value: quiet, clean food trucks for dense cities, flexible upfits for utilities, and premium RV builds that thrive on low floors, instant torque, and all-weather electric drivetrains. With to...

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! A cult icon priced out of reach, a luxury EV that thrills and frustrates, and a contract manufacturing giant betting big on batteries—this one threads the real story of where electric mobility stands right now. We start with the Volkswagen ID Buzz, a vehicle that should have owned family EV nostalgia but ran into U.S. pricing, tariffs,...

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! What happens when peak performance, practical utility, and power storage all hit an inflection point at once? We kick off with Ferrari’s leap into an all-electric supercar chassis built entirely in-house—75% recycled aluminum, an 800‑volt system, and more than 60 patented solutions designed to deliver real Ferrari feel, instant torque,...

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! Three stories, one throughline: trust under pressure. We kick off with VinFast’s rocky U.S. rollout—shrinking dealer networks, paused plant plans, and two EVs targeting the toughest price band in the market. We unpack why styling, timing, and the absence of an entry-level hybrid make adoption difficult, and revisit the long game requir...

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! A truck might look ready for tomorrow but still miss today. We start with the Tesla Cybertruck at two years old—viral videos, slipping sales, and a price story that shifted from the initial promise. Predictions assumed a plant operating near full capacity, but the reality of high fixed EV costs, recalls, and a poor fit for traditional...