Best TechMobility Productions Inc Podcasts (2024)

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

3d 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

3d 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

3d 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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Honda Doubles Down on EVs 10:27

3d 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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In Search of Cleaner Railroad Locomotives 10:41

3d 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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Reimagining the Auto Market: Mitsubishi's Revival, Tesla's Manufacturing Marvels, and the Future of Rail and IndyCar Racing 44:50

3d 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

3d 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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FROM THE TECHMOBILITY NEWS DESK: The Gigafactory of Compute 11:11

3d 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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REVIEW: 2024 Acura TLX Type S sedan 9:48

3d 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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FROM THE TECHMOBILITY PARTS BIN: Is There Room for Mitsubishi? 11:47

3d 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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New Electrical Grid Rules Could Help Renewables 9:27

9d 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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REVIEW: 2024 Hyundai Kona crossover 9:42

9d 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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FROM THE TECHMOBILITY NEWS DESK: Buick Seizes the Moment 11:15

9d 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

9d 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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Introducing the Ultimate Off-Road EV: Swincar 10:16

9d 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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Does Auto Insurance Have a Future? 9:26

9d 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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Did The Texas Electrical Grid Learn Anything from "The Big Freeze"? 10:21

9d 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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FROM THE TECHMOBILITY NEWS DESK: Court Upholds Consumer Rights 11:54

9d 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 Auto Insurance Shifts, Texas Grid Vulnerabilities Post-Storm, and Discovering the SwinCar: Navigating the Next Era of Mobility 42:54

9d 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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Future of Transport: Hyundai Kona's Smart Upgrades, Overhauling the Electric Grid, Boosting NYC Bike Safety, and Buick's Comeback 40:51

9d 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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Climate Change & The Pacific Coast Highway 9:20

16d ago9:20

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Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! Its the state's longest highway, second in the United States only to Montana State Route 200. Its California State Route 1, best known in its most picturesque sections as the Pacific Coast Highway. Problem is that getting to appreciate that beauty up close is coming at a very high price as climat…

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A Change of Heart in New York 10:33

16d ago10:33

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Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! After years of research and debate, congestion pricing was set to become effective this month in New York - Manhattan south of 59th Street. Within two weeks of the new plan taking affect, the Governor of New York put the plan on ice "indefinitely". Cold feet or lack of nerve? Support the Show. Te…

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The Ultimate Sustainable Building Material 10:16

16d ago10:16

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Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! Although wood has been the "go-to" building material for residential buildings forever, there is an older sustainable material that is having a moment in Europe: raw earth. Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. New episodes are posted every Tuesday!…

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2024 Buick Envista Avenir review 9:46

16d ago9:46

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Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! Its regarded as the last new gasoline powered Buick! The small Envista impresses easily - and is a viable contender for your driveway. 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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FROM THE TECHMOBILITY NEWS DESK: The Hidden Cost of Ownership 10:34

16d ago10:34

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Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! Even if you are fortunate enough to have a low interest mortgage, the cost of ownership of your home continues to rise substantially. We have the details. Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. New episodes are posted every Tuesday!…

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A Peek Inside an EV Battery Management System 10:25

16d ago10:25

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Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! This is a trip into the weeds of the EV's Battery Management System (BMS) - the unsung hero of every EV manufactured. A modern BMS is essential for the safe and optimal operation of an electric vehicle. Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. New episodes are posted …

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Electric Avenue: Charge While You Drive 10:14

16d ago10:14

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Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! Perhaps coming to a road near you: wireless EV charging. That's right, charge your batteries while you drive. Its a thing and there are two pilot projects in the United States. Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. New episodes are posted every Tuesday!…

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Unmasking Homeownership’s True Costs; Buick’s New Envista and EV Charging Innovations 42:49

16d ago42:49

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Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! Can you handle the spiraling financial demands of homeownership? Join us as we uncover the hidden costs that every homeowner faces, even after the mortgage is paid off. We spotlight a couple from Louisville, Kentucky, grappling with soaring maintenance, insurance, and property taxes, al…

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FROM THE TECHMOBILITY NEWS DESK: Two More Sedans Bite the Dust! 10:36

16d ago10:36

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Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! Chevrolet has announced that the 2024 model year will be the final one for the Malibu, Chevy's last four-door sedan. Meanwhile, Subaru has pegged the 2025 model year as its last for the Legacy sedan (they still built it? Who knew!) We have the lowdown on what's going on! Support the Show. Tell yo…

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The End of the Chevy Malibu, California Highway 1 Challenges, and the Power of Battery Management Systems 42:45

16d ago42:45

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Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! Is the era of sedans coming to an end? This week, we're tackling one of the automotive industry's latest shake-ups—the discontinuation of the Chevy Malibu. After over 10 million units sold and nine generations, General Motors is phasing out this iconic model, responding to the booming d…

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Nevada Lithium Mine Gets Federal Assistance 10:10

1M ago10:10

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Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! Is "not in my town" alive and well in America? What about a rural community that is in dire need of public infrastructure investment? Those questions are being worked out in remote Northern Nevada, some 200 miles north of Reno. Lithium has come to the desert. Support the Show. Tell your friends t…

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FROM THE TECHMOBILITY NEWS DESK: A Better Way to Frack 11:39

1M ago11:39

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Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! A Massachusetts-based, minority owned firm might just have the answer needed to make the fracking process used by the oil and gas industry less toxic to the environment. Paris Smalls is the MIT-trained geophysics doctorate behind Eden GeoPower. Check out this podcast to learn how he believes it c…

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The Problem With Early Adopters & New EV Manufacturers 10:24

1M ago10:24

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Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! Lordstown Motors. Fisker Automotive. Faraday Future. These are just a few of the EV manufacturers that have attempted to bring all-new vehicles to the American marketplace in recent years - and failed. What do you do if you own one? Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility To…

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2024 Ford Mustang GT coupe review 9:51

1M ago9:51

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Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! The iconic Ford Mustang enters into its seventh and final generation with no plans of slowing down. This sixty-year old is full of get-up and go! Click the link to learn about my impressions of the car. Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. New episodes are posted …

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Is this the Future? Here Comes SuperTruck 2 9:32

1M ago9:32

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Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! Nope, its not a Sci Fi movie about some rogue AI-powered big rig (although that would be a pretty cool premise!) This is about the real world efforts of the commercial trucking industry to develop an efficient truck for tomorrow's fleets - with the assistance of the US Department of Energy. Suppo…

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The Inconvenient Truth About America's Electrical Grid 10:23

1M ago10:23

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Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! By the year 2050, further electrification of energy end uses, data center growth and reshoring of manufacturing could mean that electricity demand could triple. Its not just about EVs and an aging grid. The challenges are so much more than that. Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into Te…

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Revolutionary Energy Tech: Ford Mustang 2024; Electrical Fracking’s Promise; Lithium’s Small Town Impact and EV Startup Challenges 43:05

1M ago43:05

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Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! What could revolutionize energy extraction and transform small-town economies? On this episode of the Tech Mobility Show, we bring you an in-depth look at cutting-edge technologies and their implications for the future. We kick off with an exciting preview of the iconic 2024 Ford Mustan…

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FROM THE TECHMOBILITY NEWS DESK: BMW Dealer Faces Down a Synthetic Identity 11:20

1M ago11:20

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Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! Its not enough for thieves to steal a person's identity. Now they are developing something called a "synthetic identity" to foil the increasing capabilities of businesses and organizations to root out fraud. Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. New episodes are po…

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Fraud Prevention Breakthroughs, Truck Efficiency Milestones, and The Grid's 2050 Challenge: Navigating Future Tech in the Auto and Power Sectors 43:29

1M ago43:29

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Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! Can synthetic identity fraud really shake up the auto industry? Let’s uncover the chilling story of a Texas BMW dealership that caught a fraudster red-handed, thanks to cutting-edge face ID technology and the Gather system. Discover how these advancements safeguard consumers and what th…

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America Prepares for Space Warfare 10:28

1M ago10:28

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Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! In space, the menace to American satellites and business assets is real. The US Space Force is actively preparing our country's defenses to protect our way of life. Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. New episodes are posted every Tuesday!…

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The Next Big Thing: Vehicle to Everything (V2X) 10:25

2M ago10:25

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Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! Coming to a vehicle near you - the ability to communicate with roadside infrastructure, other vehicles, and even pedestrians! Its known as vehicle-to-everything better known as V2X. Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. New episodes are posted every Tuesday!…

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Trouble in the Oil Patch: The Permian Basin is Moving! 10:16

2M ago10:16

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Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! Earthquakes, rising earth, falling earth - its life in the Permian Basin, that oil-rich area that straddles the border of New Mexico & Texas. Fracking practices to extract even more oil from the ground is having undesirable consequences for the communities in and around the area. Support the Show…

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FROM THE TECHMPOBILITY NEWS DESK: Polestar & Storedot Achieve Fast Charging Feat 11:20

2M ago11:20

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Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! EV manufacturer Polestar and battery manufacturer StoreDot have collaboratively achieved a rapid charging milestone - 10 to 80 percent charge in 10 MINUTES! Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. New episodes are posted every Tuesday!…

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Sowing the Seeds of Change: Corn Farmers and Renewable Jet Fuel; Oslo's Zero Energy Pinnacle; Urban Challenges from Congestion to Cannabis 42:16

2M ago42:16

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Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! Ever wondered how Midwest farmers are intersecting with the latest in sustainable aviation fuel technology? Take a seat at the table with me, Ken Chester, as we uncover the transformative potential of Treasury tax guidelines that could see corn and soybean growers thrive in an era of re…

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Congestion Pricing Comes to the Big Apple 9:22

2M ago9:22

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Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! New York City motorists will make history next month as being the first in the United States to be charged congestion pricing to access a city downtown during high traffic periods. Urban planners say this will reduce traffic congestion. Others are not so sure. Is this good policy or a money grab …

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FROM THE TECHMOBILITY NEWS DESK: Feds OK Corn & Soybeans for Sustainable Aviation Fuels 11:36

2M ago11:36

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Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! The feds recently cleared the path for ethanol and soy-based biofuel to be eligible for tax credits when used in sustainable aviation fuels. Given the automotive industry's push toward EVs, this could be a good thing for America's corn and soybean farmers. Support the Show. Tell your friends to t…

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Feds, Truckers & Weed: What you need to know 10:15

2M ago10:15

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Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! Although the feds have recently announced plans to decriminalize marijuana, they did not legalize it. If you are a commercial trucker, this could be problematic. Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. New episodes are posted every Tuesday!…

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New Building: Free Utilities 10:09

2M ago10:09

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Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! A new office building in Oslo Norway incurs no cost in heating, cooling and ventilation. How did they do it? We explain. 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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Unlocking the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander and V2X Tech, Shaping the Future of EV Charging, and Problems in the Oil Patch 42:35

2M ago42:35

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Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! Prepare to be electrified by the latest episode of the Tech Mobility Show, where I, Ken Chester, peel back the layers of the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander and its potential to redefine the midsize SUV market. Not only will you get an insider look at this vehicle's spacious design and hyb…

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2024 Toyota Grand Highlander review 9:51

2M ago9:51

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Did you enjoy this episode? Text me and let me know! This week I slide behind the wheel of the all-new 3-row Toyota Grand Highlander. The automaker has pulled out all the stops for this one. Listen to my observations about this impressive new crossover SUV. Support the Show. Tell your friends to tune into TechMobility Topics. New episodes are poste…

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