Best TechMobility Productions Inc Podcasts (2024)

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Exploring Honda Ridgeline TrailSport's Overall Excellence, Indiana's Vision Zero Initiative, and Disturbing Trends in Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles 42:40

10h ago42:40

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Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! Can a pickup truck really conquer the toughest off-road terrains while still providing modern comforts? Discover the ins and outs of the 2024 Honda Ridgeline Trail Sport as we dissect its exceptional design, development journey, and trail-ready enhancements. From the history of the Ridg…

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Why Toyota and Honda Thrive, Car Data Ethics, NYC’s Congestion Pricing Fiasco, and the EV Revolution 44:18

10h ago44:18

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Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! Is the Toyota Camry the last midsize sedan standing? Join us as we explore Toyota's bold move to introduce an all-hybrid lineup for 2025, ensuring the Camry remains a dominant force in a shrinking market. We’ll dissect why competitors like the Chevy Malibu, Subaru Legacy, and Nissan Alt…

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The Coming Shortage of Clean Used Vehicles 10:50

10h ago10:50

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Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! This is one of the last nasty results of the pandemic that continues to haunt the automotive industry - a shortage of vehicles back then, means there are fewer off-lease vehicles available for Certified Preowned programs now. There is both an up side and a downside to this coming shortage. We nav…

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Eyes on the Road 9:49

10h ago9:49

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Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! Did you know that you may have a driver's score? Similar to your financial or FICO score that assesses you as credit risk, your car or cellphone may be rating you based on your driving habits - perhaps completely unknown to you. Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics…

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The Big Apple's Failed Traffic Moonshot 11:00

10h ago11:00

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Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! Kathy Hochul, the Governor of New York, put the brakes on what was shaping up to be the great American traffic experiment in New York City with respect to congestion pricing. Seventeen years and $700 million dollars, not to mention the jobs of at least 100 people were thrown into limbo as a resul…

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FROM THE TECHMOBILITY NEWS DESK: Why the Toyota Camry Still Exists 11:08

10h ago11:08

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Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! In the last fifteen years, many if not most automakers in the American marketplace have abandoned or soon will abandon the passenger car segment. When the dust settles however, the Toyota Camry will still be there - better than ever, as a hybrid. Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into T…

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Indiana's Vision Zero Plans 11:00

10h ago11:00

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Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! The Indianapolis City-County Council has introduced a proposal committing to eliminating all fatal and serious car crashes by 2035. The plan aligns with Vision Zero, the international street safety concept that aims to prevent all pedestrian deaths from vehicle crashes. Support the Show. Tell you…

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FROM THE TECHMOBILITY NEWS DESK: Affordable Chevy EV Comes to Market 13:00

10h ago13:00

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Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! The all-new Chevrolet Equinox EV threatens to turn the "EVs are not affordable" saw on its head. With a starting price of $34,995, its in the ballpark of lessor equipped 2018 Equinox LT. Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. New episodes are posted every Tuesday!…

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EV Manufacturing Infrastructure in America 10:50

10h ago10:50

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Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! For those you that have issues with EVs because of foreign manufacturing and/or sourcing of materials and/or components - good news. Hundreds of billions of dollars are being spent right now by the American auto industry to create an EV manufacturing and sourcing infrastructure within the boarder…

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REVIEW: 2024 Honda Ridgeline Trailsport pickup truck 11:00

10h ago11:00

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Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! Driving a Honda Ridgeline Trailsport is the best of both worlds: when you need the convenience of a pickup truck, but desire the ride and handling comfort of an upscale passenger car. I spent a week behind the wheel of this vehicle and share my impressions. Support the Show. Tell your friends to …

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REVIEW: 2024 Cadillac Lyriq EV 9:49

11d ago9:49

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Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! Cadillac has introduced the Lyriq EV, its first production electric vehicle. Listen to see how it stacks up. Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. New episodes are posted every Tuesday!By TechMobility Productions Inc.

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Revolutionizing Energy Storage: Superheated Bricks, Hydrogen-Powered Engines, and the Future of Clean Combustion 43:01

4h ago43:01

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Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! Can superheated bricks change the way we store energy? On this episode of the Tech Mobility Show, we explore groundbreaking innovations in energy storage and alternative fuels. We begin with a deep dive into the fascinating world of superheated brick energy storage, a novel technology d…

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Cadillac Lyric 2024 Review, EV Myths Debunked, and Texas' Innovations Against Wrong-Way Crashes 42:49

4h ago42:49

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Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! What if you could enjoy the great outdoors without leaving a carbon footprint? Join us on the TechMobility Show as we kick off with an insightful review of the 2024 Cadillac Lyric EV. We break down its advanced features and share firsthand experiences from the Midwest Automotive Media A…

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Debunking Common EV Myths 10:16

11d ago10:16

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Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! The design and manufacturing of EVs continues to evolve and change at a rapid pace. Here are some common myths about EVs that are simply not true anymore - mostly! Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. New episodes are posted every Tuesday!…

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State DOTs Combat Impaired Wrong Way Drivers 10:15

11d ago10:15

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Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! Wrong way drivers. While these types of accidents represent just 1% of all reported accidents, they are considered to be the most deadly. State Departments of Transportation are working to combat this condition across the United States. Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobilit…

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FROM THE TECHMOBILITY NEWS DESK: EV Charging Goes Off-Road! 11:36

11d ago11:36

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Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! ATV maker Polaris and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation have officially launched an electric off-road charging network in the state's Upper Peninsula! Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. New episodes are posted every Tuesday!…

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Using Bricks for Energy Storage 9:35

11d ago9:35

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Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! The Rondo Heat Batteries can store energy at half the cost of green hydrogen and chemical batteries, using materials already at large scale for more than a century - brick and iron wire. Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. New episodes are posted every Tuesday!…

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Toyota, Mazda, and Subaru Double Down on Efficient Internal Combustion Engines 10:28

11d ago10:28

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Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! Toyota, Mazda, and Subaru are doubling down on the next generation of smaller, cleaner, and more powerful internal combustion engines that they say will emerge as potent weapons in the war on carbon emissions, even in the age of electric vehicles. Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into …

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Hazardous Movement in the Pacific Northwest 10:13

11d ago10:13

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Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! Scientists have mapped one of the most hazardous spots on the globe - and it is a 600 mile geologic boundary just off the Pacific Northwest coast! Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. New episodes are posted every Tuesday!…

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FROM THE TECHMOBILITY NEWS DESK: Volvo Trucks Choose Hydrogen for ICE 11:52

11d ago11:52

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Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! Volvo Trucks is developing commercial Class 8 over-the-road truck engines that burn hydrogen. It promises to be a game changer! Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. New episodes are posted every Tuesday!By TechMobility Productions Inc.

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Toyota's Winning Supplier Approach, Transformative Traffic Interchanges, and SUV Safety Insights 43:16

5d ago43:16

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Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! Could the key to superior vehicle quality lie in the strength of automaker-supplier relationships? Join us as we explore this provocative question by analyzing the Working Relations Index Study by Plante Moran. We'll uncover how Toyota's supportive approach has earned them top marks, in…

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Unpacking the Cybertruck Hype, Celebrating 35 Years of the Mazda Miata, and Forest Conservation Innovations: Sentinel Gardens & Canadian Oil Sands 43:08

5d ago43:08

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Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! Is the Tesla Cybertruck really worth the hype? Join me, Ken Chester, as I share my firsthand impressions from the Chicago Auto Show and unpack the disappointing aspects of this much-anticipated vehicle. From hazardous doors to an uncontrollable gas pedal, discover why early buyers are r…

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An International Alarm System of Trees 10:33

18d ago10:33

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Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! They are called Sentinel gardens and they are located in the United States, Sweden, China and Italy. Meant to detect pests or pathogens that could a threat to forests at home, it's like an international exchange for trees Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. New e…

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Canadian Oil Sands are Having a Moment 10:26

18d ago10:26

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Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! Home to the third largest deposit of oil reserves, Canada's riches are largely locked up in oil sands - dirty, toxic and difficult to process. That is, until recently. Improved extraction methods in recent years have changed the economics of the Canadian oil fields. Support the Show. Tell your fr…

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FROM THE TECHMOBILITY NEWS DESK: The Tesla Cybertruck's Inconvenient Truths 11:37

18d ago11:37

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Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! A day of reckoning has come for the Tesla Cybertruck. Bad design and poor build quality has resulted in falling aftermarket prices for the EV truck. Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. New episodes are posted every Tuesday!…

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Large SUVs Fall Short on Safety in IIHS Crash Tests 10:31

18d ago10:31

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Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! You would think that a large SUV would afford you and your family the utmost in safety in the event of a crash. After all, the elevated height and heavier frame should shield you from most any unpleasantness you may encounter on the open road. Crash test results from the Insurance Institute for H…

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Electrical Grid Cybersecurity 10:34

18d ago10:34

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Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! Its called Defense-In-Depth and its a strategy used by electrical utilities that combines technology with best practice security management to create protective layers that reduce the risk of attacks and intrusions. Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. New episode…

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REVIEW: 2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Club retractable hardtop convertible 9:38

18d ago9:38

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Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! After 35 years of production, does the Miata still go zoom-zoom? As one of Mazda's oldest nameplates still in its North American line-up, I spent a week behind the wheel. This episode has my impressions. Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. New episodes are posted…

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When The Wrong Side of the Road is the Right Way 9:37

18d ago9:37

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Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! No, I am not talking about the England, but right here in the United States. Its called a Diverging Diamond and this type of new intersection holds a lot of promise when it comes to better traffic management and fewer accidents in intersections. Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into Te…

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FROM THE TECHMOBILITY NEWS DESK: Toyota Tops in Supplier Relations Survey 11:40

18d ago11:40

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Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! It seems that there is a connection between good relations with your suppliers and the quality of the vehicles you produce. According to this year's North American OEM-Tier 1 Supplier Working Relations Index issued by Plante Moran, Toyota topped the list as the best this year, improving its score…

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FROM THE TECHMOBILITY NEWS DESK: The Gigafactory of Compute 11:11

25d ago11:11

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Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! Elon Musk is at it again. This time, its his new AI start up xAI, which plans to build a "Gigafactory of Compute", that is estimated to use 100,000 of Nvidia's H100 GPU's to further develop its "Grok" AI tool. Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. New episodes are …

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When Less is Better - Toyota & Tesla Try Gigacasting 9:40

25d ago9:40

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Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! Gigacasting. It is the new buzz word in automotive manufacturing. At its core, it means building vehicles in few steps with fewer parts by using large once piece castings that combine a multitude of parts. How will that work out for the consumer and the insurance industry? Support the Show. Tell …

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High Design, Tiny Homes 10:29

25d ago10:29

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Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! Would consider staying in a high design, tiny home instead of a regular hotel room? There is a man in Western Massachusetts that believes he has the right design to temp you - and he wants to roll it out nationwide. Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. New episode…

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Crossroads at the Brickyard: The Indy500 Goes Hybrid 10:24

25d ago10:24

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Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! Memorial Day 2024 was the last time that the IndyCar racers would be powered by mere internal combustion engines. Hybrids are the way to go and later this summer the first racing with the new power will be held in Central Ohio. Welcome to the future! Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune in…

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REVIEW: 2024 Acura TLX Type S sedan 9:48

25d ago9:48

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Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! This is the driver's car you have been waiting for! This Acura sedan is sleek, fast and inviting. The more you drive it, the more you WANT to drive it! Check out my driving impressions. Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. New episodes are posted every Tuesday!…

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Honda Doubles Down on EVs 10:27

25d ago10:27

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Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! Are EVs in trouble? Despite what you may have heard recently, far from it! While the media tracks every movement of automotive sales in the United States, the world's automakers play the long game. In this capital intensive and long lead time business, Honda has doubled down on its EV investments…

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Reimagining the Auto Market: Mitsubishi's Revival, Tesla's Manufacturing Marvels, and the Future of Rail and IndyCar Racing 44:50

12d ago44:50

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Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! Ever wondered how Mitsubishi plans to reestablish its presence in the American auto market? Join me, Ken Chester, as we unravel Mitsubishi's storied partnership with Chrysler and their current efforts to regain market relevance. We'll explore their historical impact with models like the…

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Luxury on Wheels: Acura TLX Type S Review, Honda's Bold EV Plans, and Innovative Modular Cabins 44:50

12d ago44:50

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Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! Ever wondered how a luxury sedan can transform your driving experience? Buckle up as I take you through an exhilarating review of the Acura TLX Type S, a car that's as fun to drive as it is to look at. I'll walk you through its standout features, from the powerful 3-liter twin-scroll tu…

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In Search of Cleaner Railroad Locomotives 10:41

25d ago10:41

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Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! Being just 2% of emissions doesn't mean that the railroad industry is any less committed to decarbonization! In fact, from batteries to hydrogen, American railroads are focused on developing workable solutions. Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. New episodes are…

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FROM THE TECHMOBILITY PARTS BIN: Is There Room for Mitsubishi? 11:47

25d ago11:47

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Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! Is there room in the American automotive market for Mitsubishi? Its 330 US dealers cover a third of the market, but the automaker only has an anemic 0.6 market share in the United States. The nameplate is planning both a product offensive and dealer expansion in the coming years. Is it too little…

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REVIEW: 2024 Hyundai Kona crossover 9:42

1M ago9:42

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Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! Bigger, stylish and capable are just a few of the words you could use to describe the redesigned Hyundai Kona crossover for 2024. Listen in to hear my impressions. Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. New episodes are posted every Tuesday!…

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Introducing the Ultimate Off-Road EV: Swincar 10:16

1M ago10:16

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Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! Its the neatest all-wheel drive EV that you have NEVER heard of! The Swincar can safely go just about anywhere, including many places that a conventional vehicle - regardless of how its powered - cannot! Best of all, you can buy it in the United States! Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune…

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New Electrical Grid Rules Could Help Renewables 9:27

1M ago9:27

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Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has recently updated its rules concerning how America's electric grids are planned and funded, in a move that may make it easier to add more wind and solar energy. Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. New episodes are poste…

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FROM THE TECHMOBILITY NEWS DESK: Buick Seizes the Moment 11:15

1M ago11:15

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Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! Quick: Name the General Motors vehicle with the lowest average age of ownership: Here's a hint: its NOT the Chevrolet Trax or Trailblazer. Believe it or not, its a Buick. Yep. The new Buick Envista crossover has the lowest ownership age of ANY current General Motors vehicle. period. Listen to thi…

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Bike Deaths Surge in the Big Apple 9:38

1M ago9:38

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Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! While its true that bike deaths have increased in New York City, so has the number of bike miles traveled. We take a look beyond the numbers. Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. New episodes are posted every Tuesday!…

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FROM THE TECHMOBILITY NEWS DESK: Court Upholds Consumer Rights 11:54

1M ago11:54

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Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! The US Supreme Court recently handed down a decision that was seen to be favorable to consumers by protecting the existence of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. New episodes are posted every Tuesday!…

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Future of Transport: Hyundai Kona's Smart Upgrades, Overhauling the Electric Grid, Boosting NYC Bike Safety, and Buick's Comeback 40:51

19d ago40:51

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Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! What if the future of mobility is closer than you think? On this episode of the Tech Mobility Show, join me, Ken Chester, as we kick things off with an in-depth review of the all-new Hyundai Kona crossover. The new Kona boasts larger dimensions, cutting-edge features, and innovative tec…

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Did The Texas Electrical Grid Learn Anything from "The Big Freeze"? 10:21

1M ago10:21

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Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! According to a recent article in T&D World, an electrical utility industry publication, it remains an open question how much Texas' energy sector will fare this summer. Have they learned anything from the Deep Freeze of 2021? Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. N…

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Future Auto Insurance Shifts, Texas Grid Vulnerabilities Post-Storm, and Discovering the SwinCar: Navigating the Next Era of Mobility 42:54

19d ago42:54

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Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! How will the future of auto insurance change with the rise of autonomous and electric vehicles? On this episode of the TechMobility Show, I take a deep dive into the rapid technological advancements shaping our mobility landscape. From the intricate complexities of future auto insurance…

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Does Auto Insurance Have a Future? 9:26

1M ago9:26

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Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! Before the end of this decade, electric vehicles, connected vehicles, autonomous vehicles and shared forms of mobility are poised to transform the mobility landscape. How will the auto insurance industry evolve to adapt to this wave of disruption? Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into …

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