The TechMobility Podcast

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! Can AI be beneficial for doctors and patients?  One company's story.  Toyota tackles the Tesla juggernaut with a radical retooling of its vaunted Toyota Production System.  Finally, companies are researching ways to supercharge nature in an attempt to increase the removal of carbon dioxide from the air.   Will it work?  Support th...

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! The Panama Canal is an important waterway in the global supply chain.  Climate change is threatening its very existence.    The University of Alaska took a look at the viability of EVs in extreme cold and suggests strategies for coping.  Finally, could this be the proverbial canary in the coal mine as automotive loan delinquencies are...

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! The Land Rover Defender is the direct descendant of the original Land Rover that was launched in 1948.  We spend a week behind the wheel of this modern wonder.  Can airline seating get any worse?  We take a look at what obligations the Federal Aviation Administration and the nation's airlines have toward passengers on this issue. ...

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! What's the rush?  We explore why EV battery recyclers are working at a feverish pace to scale up in the United States; How a 33-year-old has taken on the task of decarbonizing cement making; and why Stellantis has stopped stocking gasoline-powered vehicles in fourteen states.  Support the show Be sure to tell your friends to tune...

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! During this episode, I test drive an upscale Buick Enclave Avenir; We list the worst roads in America by city; and we bring you up to date with a Tesla News Update.  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! Ford has brought the rugged capabilities of its recently introduced and still hard-to-get Maverick pickup truck.  We spend a week behind the wheel.  When it comes to insurance, it seems you can insure almost anything.  See what kind of "unique" personal coverage is available.  Finally, with consumers lukewarm about spending e...

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! When it comes to extreme weather and flooding, it's usually the coasts that get most of the media coverage.  Problem is, that is not where the big risk is.  See how climate change is rewriting the map.  Motorcycle safety should never be taken for granted.  We give a rundown of the most dangerous cities for motorcyclists.  Finally,...

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! Digital car keys are the coming rage - everything on your cellphone.  But is that ok?  Meanwhile, what do you do when you can't buy home owners insurance for the home you just purchased?  It's a real thing in California as the nation's leading home owners insurance company stops writing policies in the states.  Finally, ...

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! The second-generation Toyota GR86 is a wonderful performance car - we spend some time behind the wheel; With the smoke and haze of wildfires from California and Canada blanketing much of the US, we share some tips on how and when to protect yourself from poor air quality.  Tesla has recently struck deals with a number of domestic autom...

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! The battle for the continued availability of AM in the car continues;  With the rise of ChatGPT, deep fakes, and other synthetic creations SIFT outlines a way to make sense of it all; Finally, EV charging in minutes: Preito's Ultra-Fast EV battery.  Support the show Be sure to tell your friends to tune in to The TechMobility Podca...

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! Perfect in every way: my review of the Genesis GV70 Electrified luxury EV; Toyota takes the gloves off when it comes to EV batteries, a series of new configurations and battery chemistries are in the works through the end of this decade that will see range increase to OVER 900 miles; and Honda reimagines hydrogen, not for EVs  alone bu...

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! Do you remember the first drive-in movie you ever seen?  We take a walk down memory lane.  Green Steel comes to the United States: US Steel Spends Billions to Meet the Demands of the auto industry; and EV vs ICE - Its an evolving showdown at the O.K. Corral between electric vehicles and traditional internal combustion engines - is ther...

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! The Trailhawk model of the 2023 Jeep Compass is the only one with the "Trail Rated" badge - we spend some quality time behind the wheel.  While most of the news about autonomous vehicles seems to be about big rig trucks, there are still a number of companies working to bring self-driving taxis (called robotaxis) to a street n...

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! In this episode, the all-new Toyota Corolla Cross hybrid is reviewed;  we discuss the impact of the coming end of diesel as a fuel for big rig trucks; and we review the options to public chargers for your EV.  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! During this episode, a rural Minnesota Electric cooperative tackles seasonal power demands with a sustainable, renewable, and portable resource; Why automakers want to decarbonize everything - even though they are not being made to do so; and SHOWDOWN:  a battle royale is shaping up in the midsize pickup truck market.  Support the show...

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! During this episode, the 2023 Honda Accord hybrid sedan is reviewed; Forget ChatGPT, RadioGPT threatens to disrupt an industry; and What happens when a company adopts AI?   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! Welcome!  Topic A covers the imminent launch of autonomous big rig trucks on our nation's highways by the end of the decade.  Topic B identifies Paypal scams that you should be on the lookout for and Topic C asks " Can the Passenger Car Make a Comeback? "  All this and more during this episode of   The TechMobility Podca...

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! During this episode of The TechMobility Show: a review of the legendary Volkswagen Golf R hatchback; how floating ocean garbage supports life (and its potential impact); and why EV manufacturers are moving their platforms to a rear-wheel drive configuration.  Support the show Be sure to tell your friends to tune in to The TechMobility...

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! During this episode of The TechMobility Podcast, we discuss the impact of a new industry study that crowns one domestic automaker as "The Most American",   Explain why EVs have been around even longer than the American automotive industry itself and finally ask the question during this time of a lack of affordable housing: Wo...

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! The federal Environmental Protection Agency has recently announced tougher standards for light-duty passenger cars and trucks, as well as medium and heavy-duty trucks for the 2027-2032 model years.   For those who are impacted by poverty or natural disaster, hope may come in the form of a Boundless Trailer.  We speak with Paige Johnsto...

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! The Lexus LS 500h is a hybrid luxury sedan that is still a tour-de-force, some 34 years after the launch of the LS line-up, which introduced America to its first Japanese luxury brand.  As the COVID-19 health emergency winds down, a number of wastewater treatment facilities are tracking its existence across local populations by analyzi...

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! During this episode, we review the current list of EVs that qualify for a tax credit; a look at the efforts made to decarbonize lithium mining; and despite all the publicity about  Tiktok being banned in various places, it's actually being added to the dashboard of your car via your infotainment system!  Support the show Be sure t...

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! We take the always fun-to-drive Mzda3 turbo hatchback for a spin.   There is an auto loan scam that focuses on women, minorities and credit-challenged folks - we explain what it is and how it works.  Finally, as the trucking industry enters into "The Messy Middle",  we share how they are approaching the possibilities of integ...

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! This week, we discuss the development of an all-new midsize Ram EV pickup truck - will it wear the Dakota name?  Why automakers are putting battery electric vehicles on a diet; the benefits of parametric insurance and why it can help underserved and low-income communities; and Speed Kills.  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 episode, I share my first impressions of the all-new Mazda CX-90 flagship; A look at the new Buick Envista;  We discuss the importance of World Water Day; Why the Ram Rev 1500 pickup truck is targeting 500 miles of range; and a look at pet insurance in America.  Support the show Be sure to tell your friends to tune in to Th...