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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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10:36

CDL Fraud and Patchwork State Systems: The Case for...

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2025/12/22

In this episode, we examine Commercial Driver Licenses (CDLs) and the impact when lax state reporting leaves gaps. Also considered: why a centralized, federal CDL could streamline moves, reduce fraud, and remove unsafe drivers from the road faster. If you care about where mobility is going—from EV supercars to compact street trucks to firm clean power—this conversation puts the specs, tradeoffs, and policy levers in one place. Enjoy the ride, subscribe, share the TechMobility Podcast with a friend,

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11:07

Geothermal 2.0: Cost, Scale, and Momentum in Texas

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2025/12/22

For this episode, it’s off to Texas for geothermal 2.0: geo‑pressured wells that act like batteries, storing grid power by pumping water deep underground and releasing it later for four to six hours of dispatchable energy. It’s a smart reuse of oilfield rigs, crews, and techniques, and it could help balance growing solar capacity as data centers surge into the state. The hurdles are cost and scale, but with familiar infrastructure and bipartisan momentum, this approach could become a key part of

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10:14

Maverick Lobo: Quick, Planted, and Pricey—Ford’s...

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2025/12/22

This episode is about the Ford Maverick. During the 1970's, Maverick was a compact car; today it’s Ford’s compact pickup. For 2025, the automaker adds the Maverick LOBO model, a small pickup with street-truck DNA. Lower ride height, sport-tuned suspension, bigger brakes, and torque-vectoring AWD make it feel quick and planted. We share what works—quiet cruising, easy entry, and a confident chassis—and what misses, from fussy controls to a stiff rear seat and an oddly slick accelerator. The real

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11:22

Ferrari’s First In-House Electric Supercar Chassis:...

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2025/12/22

In this episode, we ask: what happens when peak performance, practical utility, and power storage all hit an inflection point at once? We kick off with Ferrari’s leap into an all-electric supercar chassis built entirely in-house—75% recycled aluminum, an 800‑volt system, and more than 60 patented solutions designed to deliver real Ferrari feel, instant torque, and a rock-bottom center of gravity. We unpack why an EV halo car makes sense from a physics standpoint, even as broader EV demand looks

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10:50

Non-Negotiable Fees on New Cars: The Truth About...

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2025/12/22

In this podcast, we explore the reasons behind the rising destination charges on your car. Rising tariffs on imported components and supply chain disruptions are driving up costs, which are being passed directly to consumers as non-negotiable fees rather than being absorbed into the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). As a result, buyers often find themselves surprised by the final purchase price.

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11:07

Water Risk in 2025: Alaska’s Thawing Permafrost and...

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2025/12/22

During this episode, we focus on water—the most tangible form of risk. In Alaska, warming is accelerating permafrost thaw, exposing pyrite, leaching metals, turning more than 200 rivers orange, and killing aquatic life that sustains communities and salmon runs. Downstream, in a different sense, the Colorado River’s century-old legal framework collides with a hotter, drier reality. We explore senior and junior water rights, the politics of cuts, and Phoenix’s push for advanced reuse to secure

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8:57

RSL 1.0 Explained: The Machine-Readable License...

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2025/12/22

This episode will introduce you to RSL 1.0, a new, machine-readable licensing standard, backed by major publishers, that sets clear terms for AI training. The idea is straightforward: if AI models benefit from journalism, photography, and code, creators deserve transparent permissions and compensation. The challenge is compliance. With no U.S. federal AI law and no binding commitments from leading model builders, enforcement may hinge on infrastructure providers or on European policy momentum. We

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11:28

Can VinFast Win America? Dealer Pullbacks, Paused...

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2025/12/22

For this episode, we kick off with VinFast’s rocky U.S. rollout—shrinking dealer networks, paused plant plans, and two EVs targeting the toughest price band in the market. We unpack why styling, timing, and the absence of an entry-level hybrid make adoption difficult and revisit the long game required to win American buyers. Drawing lessons from Toyota, Honda, Hyundai, and Kia, we outline what it takes to build credibility and explain why hybrids currently hold the advantage for range, cost, and

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10:45

Frozen Hiring, Rising AI, and the Era of Job Hugging

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2025/12/16

In this episode, I explore the rise of “job hugging.” Hiring has slowed since 2022. AI screens resumes before humans review them. Employers have reduced hiring incentives, bonuses, and perks while pushing for a return to days in the office. Ambitious workers prefer to stay in their current roles, valuing steady paychecks over uncertainty. We discuss what this means for mobility, middle management, and anyone thinking about making a jump: where risks are real, where niches still pay well, and how to

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11:12

Fixing the Talent Gap in America’s Auto Service Bays

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2025/12/16

In this episode, I examine the talent gap that is hampering automotive service bays at car dealerships nationwide. The National Automobile Dealers Association’s (NADA) new apprenticeship program—developed with the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and approved by the U.S. Department of Labor—offers paid training, mentor-led rotations, and a structured skills checklist that truly builds competence. It creates a sustainable pathway into a high-demand, debt-free

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10:09

Why the 2025 Lexus RX 500h Feels Worth the Money

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2025/12/16

In this episode, I explore the quiet confidence of the 2025 Lexus RX 500h. The RX helped define the luxury crossover segment, and this model continues to show why: a 2.4-liter turbocharged gasoline engine, dual electric motors, a nickel-metal hydride hybrid battery pack, and a smooth six-speed transmission that remains stable and responsive. We appreciated comfort in every seat, intuitive controls, a genuine spare tire accessible from inside the vehicle, and the kind of everyday ease that makes you

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11:07

Cybertruck, Cyberflop: What Really Happened to the...

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2025/12/16

A swing and a miss—an even bigger miss! A truck may look ready for tomorrow but still falls short today. The Tesla Cybertruck, at two years old, has faced viral videos, factory recalls, slipping sales, and higher prices for the base model that diverged from its initial promise. While predictions assumed a plant operating near full capacity, the reality of high fixed EV costs, recalls, and a poor fit for traditional truck buyers adds up fast. Most pickups are sold to those towing, hauling, and

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10:48

The REAL Economics Behind Your Electric Bill

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2025/12/16

In this episode, I analyze rising electricity prices through the lens of actual grid economics. Blaming AI data centers or EVs overlooks the bigger picture: significant fixed costs in generation, transmission, and distribution. In areas with excess capacity, new demand can lower prices by spreading out fixed costs; where infrastructure is aging and constrained, upgrades tend to raise rates. Understanding capacity margins and planned investments offers more insight into your bill than any

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11:08

AI Toilet Cameras??? Nuff Said!

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2025/12/16

In this episode, I explore a controversial product: AI-powered toilet cameras marketed for gut health. Aside from the high cost, the main concerns involve privacy, encryption, biometrics, and data security. For patients with chronic conditions, targeted monitoring can be helpful under medical supervision. For everyone else, we consider the risks, accuracy, and potential issues from false positives so you can decide if this goes too far.

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9:56

The Future Isn’t Fully Digital: Why Libraries Still...

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2025/12/16

For this episode, I turn to an unexpected hero in the streaming age: your local library. As catalogs fragment and subscription costs increase, libraries are quietly remaining the last true video rental stores, keeping classic films available when platforms drop them. We explore access, licensing hurdles, and why physical media still protect culture. If you miss the joy of browsing shelves—and the surprise of discovery—this will make you smile and maybe prompt a visit to the stacks.

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11:27

Why Human Judgment Still Beats AI Automation

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2025/12/16

The tech cycle keeps turning—covering beige PCs to the early web, from must-have apps to autonomous hype—and now a surge of AI. Together, we examine what actually works: a human-in-the-loop approach that shifts AI from just spraying out content to becoming a disciplined helper. I share my real workflow with multiple models and editors, how I verify sources and citations, and why reading, revising, and pushing back always beat copy-paste. If you’ve noticed that nagging “polished but shallow” tone in

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10:39

Methane Eating Microbes Explained

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2025/12/09

During this episode, on the emissions front, I explore methane-eating microbes tested in real-world settings that can remove a super-potent greenhouse gas from landfills, farms, and wastewater plants. The outcome: practical, near-term ways to reduce heat, water stress, and warming while larger infrastructure and policy changes catch up.

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11:10

Next Gen Building Tech: Paint That Can Collect...

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2025/12/09

In this episode, I examine technology that could subtly change city life. A new porous, solar-reflective coating passively cools buildings and pulls water from the air, providing a dual benefit for urban heat islands and small-scale water collection. Imagine rooftops that reduce heat and supply cisterns—weighing modestly per square foot but making a big difference at neighborhood scale.

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10:09

2025 Lincoln Navigator Black Label Review: Price,...

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2025/12/09

For this episode, I review the 2025 Lincoln Navigator Black Label to determine if its power, elegance, and spaciousness justify a six-figure price, and where the experience still falls short—like fuel economy and those massive 24-inch tires and rims you never want to replace.

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11:16

Can Independent Shops Handle EV Warranties? What...

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2025/12/09

During this episode, I discuss what happens when an EV startup drops paint, dealers, and the traditional service department. We explore Slate Auto’s bold low-cost truck strategy, the fine print of using independent shops for warranty repairs, and the real risks around training, parts, mobile service expectations, and lemon law recourse.

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