Best V2g Podcasts (2024)

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Toyota Teams Up with Electric Utility for V2G development 10:14

8d ago10:14

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Vehicle to grid. Known as V2G, its a potential solution to market demand as the number of EVs rise in the United States. Toyota has teamed up with Pepco, a Maryland utility, to explore vehicle-to-grid technology with the aim of improving energy grid resilience and integrated renewable energy sources.…

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Utilities Rush to Shore Up Electrical Grid 10:10

4h ago10:10

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When it comes to strain on the nation's electrical grid, its not EVs. AI processing, bitcoin mining and data centers all eclipse the demand from the growing EV fleet. There is a threat however, that dwarfs even these stressors. Listen in to learn more.

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Owner/Operators Protest Poor Working Conditions in the Oil Patch 10:57

4h ago10:57

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Independent truckers are having a tough go in the oil-rich Permian Basin. While company truck drivers are treated rather well, private owner-operators on both sides of the US/Mexican border tell a completely different story.

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2024 Toyota Crown review 9:58

4h ago9:58

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Its not a car, truck or SUV, so what is IT exactly? Its the Toyota Crown, now in its 16th generation and built by Toyota since 1955. Listen to this podcast to learn more.

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Can Jeep Introduce a $25,000 EV? 11:31

4h ago11:31

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The auto industry recognizes that when it comes to EVs, a $25,000 sticker price is the sweet spot to attract consumers. Jeep is vowing to introduce a new EV model at that price point later in the decade. The question is whether they can actually pull it off. Listen to this podcast to learn more.

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Japanese Whiz Kid to take on Tesla 10:51

5h ago10:51

10:51

The name you need to remember is Issei Yamamoto. He is the young Japanese AI Whiz Kid who started a self driving car company in 2021 to take on Tesla.

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Boeing 777x Starts Certification Flights 10:16

5h ago10:16

10:16

Learn why and how the Federal Aviation Administration has dramatically stepped up its in person oversight of Boeing, and how it added years to the certification process for the company's newest commercial aircraft.

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The Quickly Evolving State of Ultrafast EV Charging 9:49

5h ago9:49

9:49

Ultrafast EV charging is moving from the lab to the street! Find out the latest on the current trends in ultrafast EV charging systems.

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Why Mazda is on a Roll! 11:30

4d ago11:30

11:30

Mazda is in the midst of remaking its product line into a compelling offering of stylish and sophisticated SUVs, while still keeping several of the long time favorites. Is the formula working? Check out this podcast.

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Look Ma, HEALTHY Sugar! 10:39

10d ago10:39

10:39

Sugar. Kids crave it, food companies add millions of tons of it to the groceries they produce, and often the population suffers because of an overabundance of it in our daily intake. What if that doesn't have to be the case?

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2024 Dodge Hornet R/T review 9:41

9d ago9:41

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This week, I review the 2024 Dodge Hornet R/T, the nameplate's first performance hybrid. Based on the Alfa Romeo Tonale, I spend a week with it to see how it stacks up.

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Jaguar Land Rover to Axe Unprofitable Car Models 9:59

16d ago9:59

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Of the six Jaguar branded models available to consumers in the marketplace today, only one is profitable according to the company. As a result, as Jaguar makes the transition to pure electric vehicles, only the F-Pace midsize SUV will be carried over.

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Farmland to Forest Movement Attracts Investment 10:19

8d ago10:19

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The Brazilian rain forest is known as the world's largest natural carbon sink, yet its been shrinking in dramatic fashion due to farmers turning the land into fields for crops and livestock grazing. There is a move afoot to offer financial incentives to convert the land back into its natural habitat.…

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FTC Looks into Consumer Data Sold by Automakers 10:28

8d ago10:28

10:28

The Federal Trade Commission is taking a look at the sale of driver data by a number of the nation's automakers - alleging a "flagrant abuse" of privacy.

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Solar Powered Planes Take Flight 9:52

8d ago9:52

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A number of major and upstart aircraft manufacturers are pouring millions of dollars into the development of solar powered aircraft. Check out the amazing applications they have in store for this newest transportation device.

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Michigan DOT Initiates Smart Highway Pilot Testing 10:56

12d ago10:56

10:56

The Michigan Department of Transportation is teaming up with Cavnue, a company dedicated to the development of technologically connected roads to develop a three-mile smart highway project on Interstate 94 between Ann Arbor and Detroit. Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) is the next level of traffic flow and highway safety integration.…

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How AI Will Impact Agriculture 10:22

17d ago10:22

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To the uninitiated, it seems that life on the farm is simple and a bit, well, backward when compared to the big city. As it turns out, nothing is farther from the truth! Technology and now AI are making big strides out on the farm with the best yet to come. We take a look at how AI will improve farming in the future.…

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How to Cope with Extreme Heat 10:35

17d ago10:35

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Fact: Your body doesn't do well in extreme heat. If you live in a particularly humid clime where your body can't dissipate heat through your skin, its even worse. But there are ways you can cope. I show you how.

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2024 Jeep Gladiator pickup truck review 9:51

19d ago9:51

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I have railed against what I considered to be a dilution of the Jeep brand with sub-par performers in recent years. The Jeep Gladiator pickup truck, I am glad to say, is not one of them! Check out why this Jeep is the real deal.

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Why Rivian Automotive is on a Roll 10:58

16d ago10:58

10:58

What do the Ford Motor Company, Amazon and now Volkswagen Group have in common? They have all invested big $$$ in Rivian Automotive, an EV manufacturer with its main plant in Normal, IL. The series of capital infusions by these large organizations means that Rivian will not only survive, but thrive as an EV manufacturer.…

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Boeing's Stranded Astronauts 10:39

20d ago10:39

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Its one thing to have mechanical trouble with a commercial aircraft on the ground at your departure gate. It's quite another to have problems with your only ride home when you are in outer space. That is the dilemma Boeing's Starliner astronauts find themselves in. An eight-day trip has now become several months, with no firm return date. Will they…

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Why America is Running Out of Generic Drugmakers 10:44

17d ago10:44

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Generic drugs. Very often essential medications that are taken by millions of Americans, these life saving drugs are often available at low prices. Unfortunately, that often means that they are manufactured overseas, subject to the whims of global pressures. As a result, drug shortages are common, with some 300 medicines in short supply, according …

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Safety Advocates Say Partial Automation Doesn't Prevent Crashes 9:39

23d ago9:39

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A recent study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, a safety advocacy group, reported that partial automation features like lane centering and adaptive cruise control can "encourage a false sense of security" in drivers and should NOT be considered safety features at all.

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Why I Won't Be Buying an EV - Yet! 11:04

23d ago11:04

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During this episode, I discuss my recent interview in the Boston Globe and why I won't being buying an EV - yet.

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Eyes on the Road 9:49

1M ago9:49

9:49

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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Indiana's Vision Zero Plans 11:00

1M 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: Why the Toyota Camry Still Exists 11:08

1M 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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The Coming Shortage of Clean Used Vehicles 10:50

1M 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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The Big Apple's Failed Traffic Moonshot 11:00

1M ago11:00

11:00

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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EV Manufacturing Infrastructure in America 10:50

1M ago10:50

10:50

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

1M 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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REVIEW: 2024 Honda Ridgeline Trailsport pickup truck 11:00

1M 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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FROM THE TECHMOBILITY NEWS DESK: EV Charging Goes Off-Road! 11:36

1M 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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Debunking Common EV Myths 10:16

1M 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

1M 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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REVIEW: 2024 Cadillac Lyriq EV 9:49

1M 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!

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

1M ago10:28

10:28

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 10:14

1M ago10:14

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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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Using Bricks for Energy Storage 9:35

1M 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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FROM THE TECHMOBILITY NEWS DESK: Volvo Trucks Choose Hydrogen for ICE 11:52

1M ago11:52

11:52

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!

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Virtual Power Plants: Revolutionizing Energy Markets 35:50

1M ago35:50

35:50

On this episode of Alternative Power Plays, John Povilaitis talks with Sarah Minczeski Delisle, VP of Government Affairs & Communications at Swell Energy. In this role, Sarah navigates the evolving policy environments at local, state, and federal levels to maintain the company's adaptive stance and strategic positioning. During their conversation, …

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Canadian Oil Sands are Having a Moment 10:26

2M ago10:26

10:26

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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An International Alarm System of Trees 10:33

2M 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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Large SUVs Fall Short on Safety in IIHS Crash Tests 10:31

2M 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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FROM THE TECHMOBILITY NEWS DESK: The Tesla Cybertruck's Inconvenient Truths 11:37

2M ago11:37

11:37

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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Electrical Grid Cybersecurity 10:34

2M 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

2M 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

2M ago9:37

9:37

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

2M 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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In Search of Cleaner Railroad Locomotives 10:41

2M 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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