The TechMobility Podcast

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! A non-profit community group gave recently homeless folks $7500 each.  We peek in to find out what happened next.  A recent J.D. Power tech survey reveals that the more tech is found in today's vehicles, the more problematic they are, we discuss.  Finally, federal safety officials want pilots and airlines to avail themselves of ad...

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! During this episode, I review the all-new Dodge Hornet.  We also take a look at the state-sponsored cyberterrorism that is being conducted within your internet router; and finally, how medium-duty EV trucks are gaining ground in the commercial truck sector.  Support the show Be sure to tell your friends to tune in to The TechMobility P...

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! During this episode, we take a look at one electric utility's efforts to use its customers' EVs as energy storage devices for grid demand spikes; A look at Bollinger Motors, one of the first EV companies we covered when this podcast was started - how they are doing and how they have evolved over these last seven years.  And f...

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! I spent time behind the wheel of the all-new 2023 Polestar 2 EV, I share my impressions.  Multi-family EV charging, its part of the challenge of getting those who don't own a home to covert to an EV, and a slew of companies are jumping in to resolve the problem.  Finally, trucking's hydrogen future.  As the domestic trucking...

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! In the vacuum of federal legislation, New York State has stepped up to provide cybersecurity with teeth for its critical local, county and statewide systems.  We take a look at how Canoo Technologies has made the pivot from autonomous to electric vehicles; and finally 3.7 billion reasons why pencils are still a thing in tech-hungry Ame...

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! During this episode, its a review of the all-new Nissan Ariya EV SUV,  we expose the truth about plant-based plastics, and take a look at why teenage driver deaths are increasing on our highways and Interstates.  Support the show Be sure to tell your friends to tune in to The TechMobility Podcast! 

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! Traveling thru 14 Eastern US states and covering some 2,200 miles, the Appalachian Trail is considered to be the longest hiking trail in the world.  Long after the media spotlight has left, real work is being done to not just fix the power grid in Puerto Rico, but to modernize it.  We review.  Finally, autonomous rail vehicles.  We her...

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! During this episode, the sensual Jaguar F-Type R convertible is reviewed.  We also discuss deriving oil seeds from weeds that can be used to power jet engines as Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).  Finally, Vehicle-to-Infrastructure, better known as V2I is being implemented in a number of American cities.  Support the show Be sure to tel...

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! A recent business survey of CEOs reported that more than half of them believe that AI should replace them!  We talk about a Congressional hearing that occurred this summer about UFO's and the Department of Defense office that is tracking them.  Finally, extreme weather and pressured insurance companies aren't just a thing in...

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! During this episode, I share my impressions of the amazing Volvo S60 Recharge - a hybrid worth your consideration.  We explain why automatic emergency braking is coming to big rig trucks.  Finally, Big Data agrees to voluntary AI safeguards - yeah right!  Support the show Be sure to tell your friends to tune in to The TechMobility Podc...

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! The Universal Serial Port - Originally known as USB-A has been around since 1995.  It's currently being upstaged by the smaller and more powerful USB-C.  We explain why you should care.  A trucking industry veteran says that the widely reported commercial truck driving shortage is fake, we discuss.  Finally, the United Kingdom has...

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! During this episode, I take a spin in the V8-powered Lexus IS F Sport sedan; Explain why where big rigs park should be a concern to everyone; and discuss the motivation behind why several of the nation's automakers have come together to start a vehicle to grid company designed to save EV owners money.  Support the show Be sure to...

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! During this episode, we follow the result of one Midwestern couple's journey to develop safe tranquil spaces in heavily urban areas; how car brands are disrespecting your privacy; and how isolation on the open road is impacting the nation's big rig truckers.   #sacredplaces #benchtalk #openspacessacredplaces Support the show...

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! For this episode, the return of the Acura Integra is celebrated with a week behind the wheel; the FCC wanted more diverse voices on the radio, so it created low-power FM stations; and it seems the nation's Class I railroads failed to learn from their recent past - welcome to the mainline blues.  Support the show Be sure to tell yo...

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! According to NASA, there are approximately 71 trillion gallons of water on the moon, we discuss.  We review the list of America's most stolen vehicles - and as always, what the thieves want to steal is odd.  Finally, the FAA estimates that almost 5,000 commercial pilots are unfit to fly.  This is actually the tip of the iceberg of...

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! During this episode, the always fun BMW Z4 roadster is reviewed.  We also take a look at the nursing home crisis - is home always where the heart is?  Finally we try to make sense of rising new vehicle sales, in spite of high transaction prices, rising interest rates, and growing auto loan delinquencies.  Support the show Be sure to te...

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! During this episode, we talk about Corpus Christi Texas and the city's impact on US energy exports; living your best life at 100K per year;  and how Nissan plans to go electric in Mississippi.  Support the show Be sure to tell your friends to tune in to The TechMobility Podcast! 

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! For this show, we spent a week with the updated Jeep Wrangler 4xe - and we can tell you it is a whole different story THIS time!  We explore the plan to create genetically modified mosquitos (what could POSSIBLY go wrong?!)  Finally, it's a list of US cities with the most auto thefts.  (Spoiler alert, theft is way up this year!) ...

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! During this podcast, I introduce you to Redline Derby Racing, a mail-in diecast vehicle racing circuit from the mind of Brian Vaughn; We explain why officials knew about what could happen in Maui several years ago; and women in trucking: behind the wheel and behind the desk in the C-Suite.  Support the show Be sure to tell your friends...

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! During this podcast, I review the all-new sixth-generation Subaru Impreza 5-door;  Biohacking, it's a wellness thing and now some are doing it to their homes - I discuss.  Finally, another list.  This time, its cars with the highest death rates according to the Insurance Institute on Highway Safety.  Support the show Be sure to te...

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! We take a look at how Stellantis, up to recently, an also-ran in the J.D. Power Initial Quality Study, has topped the chart for the last three years - ahead of quality leaders such as Lexus and Toyota.  There is a financial as well as a human cost to the extreme heat that has gripped much of the country this summer - we review.  Finall...

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! Ford takes the F-150 to the next level with the new Raptor R.  As a $30K+ upgrade to the "regular" Raptor, this Swiss Army Knife of a truck is what you need when you have almost nothing else to count on in the wild.  We spend a week behind the wheel.   The Colorado is not the only river in trouble due to climate change;  we t...

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! RAGBRAI - In case you haven't heard, it's the Register Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa - a recurring event originally started by the Des Moines Register in 1973,  that drew over 60,000 folks to the Hawkeye State during its 50th Anniversary this year.   Truck side underride guards - this safety feature has the ability to sa...

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! During this episode, I drive the iconic Volkswagen Golf GTI hatchback.  We discuss where in the United States you can still buy an affordable home.  Finally, there has been a recent spate of ocean-going car carriers on fire.  Are EVs to blame?  We investigate.  Support the show Be sure to tell your friends to tune in to The TechMobilit...

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! During this episode, the Hyundai Ioniq6 EV is reviewed, the future of Big Oil is discussed on a global scale, and digitizing freight as a solution is considered by one firm.  Support the show Be sure to tell your friends to tune in to The TechMobility Podcast!