The TechMobility Podcast
Welcome to The TechMobility Podcast, your ultimate source for authentic insights, news, and perspectives at the nexus of mobility and technology. We're all about REAL FACTS, REAL OPINIONS, and REAL TALK! From personal privacy to space hotels, if it moves or moves you, we're discussing it! Our weekly episodes venture beyond the conventional, offering a unique, unfiltered take on the topics that matter. We're not afraid to color outside the lines, and we believe you'll appreciate our bold approach!
Episodes
223 episodes
Auto Suppliers Struggle, Kia’s SUV Sweet Spot, Personal Robocar Dreams, and the Rise of Garage Luxury
What happens when the auto supply chain starts to wobble, a family SUV hits most of the right notes, and a startup promises a personal Level 4 robocar you can actually own? We connect the dots between factory floors, dealer lots, and your drive...
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Season 3
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Episode 64
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43:57
Stellantis’ EV Pivot, Headlight Fails, Indoor Farms, and Coal’s Next Act
What if being “late” saved you billions—but cost you the future? We examine Stellantis’ decision to cancel the pure-electric Ram 1500 and explore the larger question behind it: whether pausing EV investments during a downturn preserves cash or ...
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Season 3
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Episode 63
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43:51
A Camaro crossover, Plain Jane Corolla, Urban Forest, and Parking Smarter
Think the Camaro name can’t live on as an EV crossover? Let’s test that idea. We explore why legacy coupes struggle financially, how Ford’s Mach‑E shifted the market, and why GM’s Ultium platform—and Chevrolet's Blazer SS EV running gear—could ...
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Season 3
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Episode 62
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43:54
Smart Cars, Scared Drivers, and Rising Waters
Think the back seat is the safest spot in a crash? New IIHS testing challenges that idea, and we examine why rear-seat protection in many newer vehicles still lags behind that of the front. We highlight which models earned top marks, why small ...
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Season 3
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Episode 61
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43:58
EV Dreams, Climate Nightmares: Nissan Retreats, Cadillac Rises, Ford Gambles
The automotive landscape is changing underneath us, and this week's show explores three transformative stories that are reshaping how we view transportation and climate change.I begin with my heartfelt lament for Nissan's decision to dis...
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Season 3
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Episode 60
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43:53
Rivian’s Billion-Dollar Bet, NYC’s Big Win, and the Sand Battery Revolution
The automotive industry's long-term strategic vision takes center stage in this episode as we examine Rivian's bold move to begin construction on its manufacturing plant in Georgia. Despite current market hesitation around EVs, Rivian is doubli...
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Season 3
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Episode 59
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43:58
Cherokee Comeback, EV Rally in the Dirt, and Robotaxis Rise
The automotive landscape is experiencing a seismic shift as traditional manufacturers pivot while new mobility solutions gain undeniable traction. At the forefront of this evolution stands Jeep's strategic revival of the Cherokee, a model whose...
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Season 3
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Episode 58
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44:01
Smart’s Comeback, Prelude’s Return, and Shipping Shockwaves
The automotive world never stops evolving, and this week we're tracking three fascinating developments that impact everything from your daily commute to your online shopping habits.Remember the Smart car? That tiny "pregnant roller skat...
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Season 3
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Episode 57
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43:59
Spirit of Purpose-Driven Real Estate, INEOS Grenadier Quartermaster review, EV Battery Recycling Breakthroughs and Cybersecurity
Key topics in this episode include the transformation of church real estate into affordable housing, an in-depth review of the INEOS Grenadier Quartermaster pickup truck, advances in EV battery recycling, and the cybersecurity implications of s...
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Season 3
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Episode 56
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43:50
Innovation Everywhere: From EV Vans to AI Grids
Technological innovation often emerges from unexpected partnerships and overlooked opportunities—a theme that runs throughout today’s exploration of evolving infrastructure.The Automotive Industry: Hyundai and GM’s surprising ...
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Season 3
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Episode 55
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43:55
Driving the Lexus RX 450h+, Debating Data, and Ranking Airports
Ken Chester guides us through the constantly changing world of automotive technology, surveillance issues, and travel infrastructure in this thought-provoking episode of the TechMobility Podcast.The ongoing saga of Faraday Future continu...
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Season 3
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Episode 54
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43:31
Aging America, Fading Icons, Rising Tech, Stolen Cars
America's rural landscape is aging quickly, with more than one in five older Americans living miles from essential services. The latest Census Bureau data reveals a startling reality: in states like Vermont and Maine, over 60% of seniors live i...
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Season 3
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Episode 53
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43:08
Hybrids on Earth, Reactors on the Moon
The automotive world continues its rapid evolution as Volvo announces a strategic shift away from EVs, wagons, and sedans in the US market, focusing instead on their successful lineup of mild and plug-in hybrid crossovers. This pragmatic change...
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Season 3
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Episode 52
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41:43
When Innovation Crosses the Line: Cars, Robots, and Children by Design
The relentless march of technology is transforming our world in ways both miraculous and unsettling, and this week's deep dive reveals just how profound these changes may become.Automobile design is at a crossroads as Hyundai announces ...
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Season 3
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Episode 51
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41:45
Ford’s $5B EV Gamble, The End of AOL Dial-up, and Geothermal’s Rise
Remember the distinctive sound of an AOL dial-up connection? After 30 years, this iconic internet service is finally shutting down on September 30, 2025. While most of us have long moved on to lightning-fast broadband, approximately 200,000 Ame...
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Season 3
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Episode 50
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31:11
Silverado EV's Exceptional Mileage; 2025 Volvo EX90 review; Shale Oil's Rocky Future; The Robotic Economy
Electric vehicles are surpassing expectations and redefining what's possible on America's roads. Imagine a pickup truck traveling over 1,000 miles on a single charge - that's precisely what Chevrolet achieved with their Silverado EV work truck ...
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Season 3
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Episode 49
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41:26
Hemi Engines Return, American Homebodies, Sneaky Pricing Tricks, Chrysler at 100
When performance is less important than nostalgia, something fascinating happens in consumer behavior. Ram's decision to bring back the Hemi V8 engine for their 2026 trucks perfectly illustrates this trend – customers willing to pay $1,200 extr...
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Season 3
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Episode 48
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41:49
Slate Auto Ramps Up; GMC Sierra Denali EV Review; AI is Rewriting Your Org chart; Chinese Cars, Brazil Style
The electric vehicle revolution isn't taking the path many expected. Instead of a uniform march toward high-tech luxury EVs, we're seeing fascinating divergence at both ends of the market.Slate Motors has captured my attention with thei...
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Season 3
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Episode 47
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41:43
Foxconn's EV Strategy; Hacked Data for Sale; On-Demand Car Production; OPEC's Oil Strategy
The automotive manufacturing landscape is undergoing a revolutionary transformation, driven by unexpected players and innovative approaches. At the forefront, Foxconn—the company that likely manufactured your iPhone—is making bold moves into th...
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Season 3
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Episode 46
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41:20
Are Hybrids Trucking's Answer to the "Messy Middle"; More Robots, Less Humans; Traffic Math Destroy Neighborhoods; What is an EERV?
What happens when the transportation industry is caught in what truckers call "the messy middle" - that challenging space between today's fossil fuel reality and tomorrow's zero-emission future? This thought-provoking exploration takes you into...
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Season 3
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Episode 46
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41:09
Best Hybrids & EVs List; 2025 Chevrolet Equinox review; Concrete vs Steel; EV Batteries' 2nd Act
The electric vehicle market continues to evolve quickly as manufacturers compete in an increasingly crowded space. US News and World Report recently released their 2025 Best Hybrid and Electric Cars rankings, evaluating an impressive 115 differ...
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Season 3
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Episode 47
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41:00
EV Truck Delays/Hybrid Railroad Locomotives; A Civic Lesson - 2025 Honda Civic Sport Hybrid review; Gas, Hydrogen, or Batteries; Introducing the Grounded G3 Electric RV
The automotive industry continues its fascinating evolution as manufacturers navigate multiple pathways toward sustainable transportation. This episode explores how different technologies are finding their unique applications across various sec...
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Season 3
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Episode 45
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41:44
Autonomous Truckling Gains Momentum, The Paradox of Modern Vehicles; Auto Industry Cargo Theft, The End of EV Credits
The transportation landscape is undergoing seismic shifts that will fundamentally alter how people and goods are moved across America. Autonomous trucking has quietly evolved from experimental technology to commercial reality, with companies li...
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Season 3
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Episode 44
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41:35
The Battle Between Farmers and Big Ag; Subaru BRZ Coupe review; When Others Pay Your Rent; and No Humans, Dark Factory
The digital transformation of agriculture takes center stage as we dive into John Deere's strategic acquisition of Sentera, a company revolutionizing farming through drone-based imaging technology. This partnership promises farmers unprecedente...
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Season 3
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Episode 43
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41:41
From Tesla Factory to Your Driveway; Computerized Wheels, Electricity as a Cure; and a Cheap Electric Motorcycle
The autonomous vehicle revolution is happening faster than anyone predicted. Tesla recently made headlines by delivering a Model Y from its Austin factory directly to a customer's home—with no driver, no remote operator, and no human interventi...
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Season 3
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Episode 42
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41:46