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TechMobility Topics

TechMobility Productions Inc.

Welcome to TechMobility Topics, your go-to podcast for everything at the crossroads of mobility and technology. Each week, we delve into the most engaging topics from our nationally syndicated radio program, the TechMobility Show. Our curated, bite-sized episodes are perfect for a quick dive into the world of tech mobility. Stay informed, stay updated, and stay ahead with TechMobility Topics.  #technology #mobility #news #techmobilitypod  https://techmobility.show

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10:46

Protecting Code, Credentials, and Core Systems in an...

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2026/01/19

In this episode, we discuss how AI has supercharged cyber threats, turning defense into a true arms race in which code is written faster than it can be secured. We spotlight emerging AI-native platforms built to harden codebases, protect credentials, and monitor third-party risk, because the stakes now include utilities, finance, and core government systems.

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10:11

Humanoid Robots vs. Purpose-Built Machines: Who Wins?

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2026/01/19

In this episode, we zoom in on the frontier: humanoid robots and AI security. The most compelling robots may not look like us at all—purpose-built machines are winning on reliability and ROI, while companies grapple with the fiendishly complex challenge of robotic hands.

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11:14

Inside the CAFE Rollback: Who Gains and Who Pays

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2026/01/19

The Feds are rolling back previously announced CAFE fuel economy standards, and the nation's automakers are cheering them on. During this episode, we ask hard questions about the recent CAFE rollback. Automakers once pledged ambitious fuel-economy targets; now a lower bar opens the door to thirstier engines and higher pump bills. We weigh short-term sales against long-term competitiveness as global markets sprint toward hybrids and EVs. What does “choice” really mean if it nudges buyers toward

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11:20

Are Safety Features Really Making Cars Too Expensive?

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2026/01/19

As new vehicle prices climb, the easy villain is “too much safety.” We pull that apart by taking a clear look at how active safety reduces injuries and claims, then follow the money to where it really pools: full-size trucks, SUVs, and premium trims designed to maximize profit. From holiday discounts that barely dent margins to the psychology of sub-brands like Denali and Avenir, we lay out why the average new vehicle sits near $50,000 and why a $60k pickup is the new normal.

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10:47

Would You Buy a Car Without Test-Driving It? Millions...

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2026/01/13

Would you consider buying a new or used vehicle online, without driving it first? Carvana’s partnership with Plaid enables instant ACH payments and 24/7 buying—reducing friction, accelerating verification, and reducing failed transactions. Convenience is real, but so are the risks of skipping a test drive or a third-party inspection. We offer a practical checklist to protect your wallet: get preapproved, define your must-haves, compare total cost of ownership, and take possession of the vehicle

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11:03

America’s Quiet Squeeze: The Costs Breaking Household...

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2026/01/13

In this episode, we confront the quiet crisis many households face: managing rising healthcare costs, tight housing, expensive groceries, and the pressure to keep a vehicle on the road. There is a hidden economic crisis that is happening right now in America, but you won’t find it in the headlines. It’s leading to many uncomfortable conversations at the kitchen table about how to move forward and how to handle bills and life priorities.

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10:09

Quick, Quiet, Electric—and Questioned: Living With...

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2026/01/13

This episode will introduce you to the Jeep Wagoneer S, an all-electric SUV with a storied badge and a new identity. We trace the nameplate’s history, explain how the Wagoneer S rides on Stellantis’s STLA truck platform, and explore the high-density NMC battery that delivers serious power and solid efficiency. On the road, it’s quick, refined, and thoughtfully packaged, but towing is limited, there’s no spare, and the design language drifts from classic Jeep. With pricing in the mid-to-high 60s and

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11:23

One Truck an Hour: The Auto Math That Changes Everything

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2026/01/13

What if a $10 part could swing millions, and a single extra truck per hour could add a quarter billion in revenue? We open with the hard math behind Ford’s production ramp-up, showing how small cost changes and modest line-speed gains compound into outsized financial results. It’s a revealing look at why automakers obsess over pennies, manage thousands of suppliers, and make capacity moves that ripple through jobs, community investment, and market share.

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10:40

When AI Rewrites Insurance: Risk, Premiums, and Who...

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2026/01/13

In this episode, we examine AI’s accelerating role in insurance. Think underwriting powered by decades of climate and claims data, faster, more empathetic claims workflows, and the hard truth that some regions may become too risky to insure without policy changes or public backstops. Reinsurance pressures, state regulators, and model transparency collide here, and the outcomes will shape premiums, availability, and fairness.

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11:10

Delete My Data—For Good: California’s Surprise...

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2026/01/13

Consumer protection from Big Data moves to the forefront in California. Privacy protections receive equal billing under California’s new data-broker deletion law. For the first time in the U.S., residents can require hundreds of brokers to delete personal data and keep it deleted, shifting the burden from individuals to the industry. We cover the limits, the daily fines that give the policy teeth, and why recurring deletion is essential in a constantly refreshed data market. It’s an absolute path to

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10:17

Less Traffic, Cleaner Air, Faster Commutes: New...

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2026/01/13

This episode uncovers a shocker many didn’t expect: congestion pricing is working in New York. One year after launch, Lower Manhattan saw millions fewer car trips, faster tunnels and bridges, cleaner air, and quicker buses—without the feared spillover traffic into surrounding neighborhoods. We break down the toll structure, the equity of allocating investment revenue to New York City's public transportation system, and how escalating fees can keep traffic from creeping back. If you care about urban

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10:21

Why Building an EV Is Brutal: The Rise and Fall of...

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2026/01/13

It's a tough goodbye as we chart Bollinger Motors’ rise, pivot, and fall. We have followed the company's progress from an elegant, fixable EV truck vision to an ambitious medium-duty chassis play that ran headlong into the realities of capital, volume, and time. We walk through the funding twists, the move from contract manufacturing to a dedicated plant, and why selling only a handful of vehicles can doom even smart engineering. It’s a candid look at what it really takes to build hardware in a

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10:47

Can Mitsubishi Motors Survive in America? A Path Back...

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2026/01/06

This episode asks a simple question: With low sales, dealers in financial trouble, and an aging product line, how will Mitsubishi Motors turn things around in the United States? Although Mitsubishi has history, a path forward is possible only if its products, pricing, and partnerships align. A credible sub-$25K entry, a modern compact SUV, and a smart plug-in strategy could reintroduce the brand to buyers who barely know it’s here.

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10:58

Four-Year Battery Plants and Turnkey EVs: Foxconn’s...

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2026/01/05

In this episode, we explore why GM’s multi-nameplate EV strategy shows that scale matters: costs fall, ranges rise, and the lineup stays credible as others pull back. Ford’s pause on a pure EV truck might save cash now, but it risks long-term leadership among innovation-first buyers. And quietly, Foxconn is assembling the most intriguing play in the room—homologating a U.S.-bound EV, standardizing battery plants on four-year timelines, and offering turnkey platforms that legacy brands can badge and

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10:18

2025 Polestar 3 Review: Premium EV Performance,...

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2026/01/05

This week, I get behind the wheel of the Polestar 3 EV. It’s quick, planted, and comfortable on long drives, with one-pedal grace and a minimalist cabin that feels genuinely premium. Yet living with it isn’t as effortless as the badge suggests: start-up quirks, menu-heavy controls, uneven speed-limit data, and no spare tire undercut daily confidence. The good news is meaningful price cuts, a strong range for the class, serious towing for an EV SUV, and over-the-air updates that can smooth the edges

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11:23

The ID. Buzz Problem: Great EV, Wrong Price, Bad Timing

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2026/01/05

Volkswagen teased us for years with hints that a modern version of its VW Bus would come to the marketplace. Finally, the automaker introduced the motoring public to the ID BUZZ, a pure-electric take on its iconic vehicle. However, with a sticker price starting over $60K, it quickly became a cult icon priced out of reach—a luxury EV that thrills and frustrates, and a contract manufacturer betting big on batteries—this one threads the real story of where electric mobility stands right now. The

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10:46

Why Infiniti Needs a Hero Car, Not Just More Horsepower

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2026/01/05

In this episode, I question Infiniti’s plan to compete with Mercedes-Benz's AMG and BMW M performance subbrands through low-volume power upgrades. True halo models work best when the base cars already command respect and the dealer network can support complex hardware. A stronger reset calls for a new hero model with standout design, chassis tuning, and a clear identity that re-engages enthusiasts.

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11:06

AI vs. the Car Deal? Why the Truth Is Somewhere in...

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2026/01/05

AI for the automotive consumer. In this episode, I evaluate the consumer advantage of CarEdge an AI-powered car-buying tool. The promise: real prices, data-driven targets, and someone else handling the back-and-forth. The nuance: dealers want transparency that shortens deals, not slogans that paint the entire industry as the problem. My take offers a practical middle path—how to leverage data, protect your time, and still win by being prepared to walk when offers fall short.

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10:02

EVs vs. Oil Is the Wrong Question: Planning for a...

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2026/01/05

For this episode, I review the energy horizon and its implications for product planning. The latest projections show oil and gas demand growing through 2050, even as solar leads the renewables sector, China and Europe push EVs, and U.S. buyers flirt with hybrids and gasoline-powered vehicles. That split reality forces automakers to hedge without losing relevance. Tooling, batteries, and service networks aren’t quarterly decisions; they’re decade-long commitments. Walk away too early, and you concede

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11:25

The Missed Compounding Bet: Why GM Walked Away From...

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2026/01/05

A single decision can shape a decade. I examine General Motors’ abrupt exit from BrightDrop and argue that electric work vans still deliver real value: quiet, clean food trucks for dense cities, flexible upfits for utilities, and premium RV builds that thrive on low floors, instant torque, and all-weather electric drivetrains. With tooling paid for and demand abroad still rising, scrapping a platform designed for jobs the market needs feels less like strategy and more like a missed compounding

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