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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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9:01

Real Butter, No Cow

TechMobility Topics ·

2025/06/16

A company called Savor has developed a process to create "cow-free butter" using carbon dioxide from industrial emissions and hydrogen from water. This revolutionary approach could transform food production by eliminating agricultural inputs while providing customizable fats for various dietary needs.

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9:04

2025 Cadillac Escalade iQ SUV review

TechMobility Topics ·

2025/06/16

The all-new Cadillac Escalade IQ exemplifies the significant advancements in electric vehicle technology. This massive luxury SUV weighs approximately 9,000 pounds yet delivers an EPA-certified range of 460 miles. Its dual Ultium drive electric motors produce a jaw-dropping 750 horsepower and 785 foot-pounds of torque, outmuscling even legendary performance vehicles like the Dodge Charger Hellcat. Despite its heft, the Escalade IQ provides a driving experience that's remarkably refined, quiet, and

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9:11

GM's Better EV Battery

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2025/06/16

Battery technology is evolving faster than most consumers realize. GM's announcement of its new lithium manganese-rich (LMR) battery cell represents a significant shift toward more affordable, efficient electric vehicles. By replacing expensive, rare-earth materials like nickel and cobalt with more abundant manganese and utilizing a more efficient prismatic cell design, GM expects to deliver over 400 miles of range in electric trucks while substantially reducing costs. This development follows the

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8:26

What is Micromobility?

TechMobility Topics ·

2025/06/16

Here at Techmobility Topics podcast, there is no shortage of conversation about mobility – of all kinds. I have talked about methane-powered ocean vessels, electric virtual take off and landing craft, over the road trucks, railroad locomotives, and the ubiquitous car and truck. The global market for e-bikes, scooters, and mopeds—valued at $160 billion in 2022—is projected to reach $340 billion by 2030. These lightweight options address urban congestion (drivers waste up to 119 hours annually in

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9:02

Will Steel Be Coal's Salvation?

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2025/06/16

Coal. Considered a dirty fuel because of its high carbon content, along with the toxic by-products produced when burned, the EPA has been turning electricity producers away from the material and toward natural gas. The coal used in these instances is called thermal coal. The future of coal lies in its other, more industrial application as metallurgical coal or better known as coking coal which is used in the manufacture of steel, a basic but essential building material used in just about everything

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9:04

Public Surveillance Takes a Dark Turn

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2025/06/16

A troubling surveillance network is expanding across America. Flock Group, operating automated license plate readers in over 5,000 communities, is developing "Nova"—a system combining license data with information from data brokers and even breached databases. This allows tracking individuals without warrants or court orders, raising serious privacy concerns. Most citizens remain unaware that their movements are being recorded, packaged, and sold without meaningful legal protections.

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9:24

Michelin's Revolutionary Moon-Spec Tires

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2025/06/16

Michelin's groundbreaking lunar rover tires represent innovation at its finest. Designed to withstand extreme temperatures from -400°F to 212°F without air, these thermoplastic marvels could revolutionize Earth vehicles, too. With electric vehicles weighing up to 30% more than their gasoline counterparts, the lessons learned from space might solve pressing challenges for everyday transportation. Much like the space race of the 1960s, today's moonshot projects could deliver tomorrow's consumer

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8:26

Coming Soon: Your Personal Humanoid Butler

TechMobility Topics ·

2025/06/09

The year was 2004, the movie, I, Robot, starring Will Smith. One of the major plot themes were the wide availability of robot assistants – especially for the home – disabled, older and/or otherwise infirm in the year 2035. The main computer that controlled the robots initiated an uprising against the humans. In the confrontations that followed, the humans DID prevail, but remember, that was 21 years ago. With more than 50 companies racing to develop humanoid robots for home and factory, home

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8:57

How Buyers View The Luxury Car Experience

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2025/06/09

According to a recent McKinsey & Company white paper, luxury cars, defined as those valued at over $150,000, account for a small portion of vehicles sold but loom large in drivers’ imaginations. What kind of people drive vehicles like that and more importantly, what are their expectations when it comes to ownership? I have questions.

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9:12

2025 Toyota Land Cruiser SUV review

TechMobility Topics ·

2025/06/09

The Toyota Land Cruiser is the longest running series of models produced by the Japanese automaker. Born in 1951, it counts the British Land Rover and original Jeep CJ as soulmates.The new Land Cruiser is the perfect blend of capability and premium features. First introduced in the United States in 1958, the Land Cruiser is the Godfather of Toyota’s incredible off-road heritage. For 2025, the 250 series Land Cruiser enters its second year as an extremely capable off-roader, packed with premium

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9:17

DANGER! Distracted Truckers

TechMobility Topics ·

2025/06/09

Technology and telematics provider Samsara recently released a report that looked at what causes distracted driving and solutions for it. The report included over 1,500 drivers. Commercial TRUCK drivers. Seems they are not immune to the seduction of digital devices while behind the wheel.

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8:40

What is a Pod Hotel?

TechMobility Topics ·

2025/06/09

Pod hotels are hotels where guest sleep in tiny compartments with beds inside known as pods. These pods come in all shapes and sizes – square and round, metal and wooden. Many aren’t even large enough to sit up in. So, what’s the point?

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9:07

When EV Batteries Go Solid

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2025/06/09

Lithium-ion batteries. This is the chemistry that powers most mobile electrical devices that are not plugged in – from your cellphone to the average EV. The chemistry is actually a metal slurry that comes with a list of downsides which can include shorting out and causing a thermal runaway which results in the difficult-to-extinguish fires you may have seen on social media. But what if a new kind of electric vehicle battery can do away with the bad things of the current batteries, and do it for less

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9:05

Deepfake Reality/Deepfake Fraud

TechMobility Topics ·

2025/06/09

Artificial intelligence and deep fake software. The perfect marriage of tools and methods that are easily available to secure and use for anybody. Needless to say, fraudsters and other bad actors of all stripes are having a field day. From online romance scams, to defrauding car dealers and the HR departments of major tech companies. The nightmare is real.

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9:23

e-Bikes for EVERYBODY!

TechMobility Topics ·

2025/06/09

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has launched a voucher incentive program for e-bikes. The new program is targeting lower-income residents who lack alternative transportation options that would not otherwise be available. The state is rolling out 3,000 vouchers over a six-month period, which can reach $1,200 in discounts are participating brick-and-mortar retailers.

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8:36

The Fastest Most Accurate Fast Food Drive-Thrus

TechMobility Topics ·

2025/06/03

How much time and fuel do we waste in drive-through lanes at fast-food chains? And more importantly, how often can we depend on the place to get our order right? The Washington Post took a look and crunched some numbers.

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8:59

Amtrak: Bigger, Faster, Newer

TechMobility Topics ·

2025/06/03

Amtrak has revealed a first look at its new Airo trains, and they come with panoramic windows, comfier chars, and more accessibility features. The national rail service is currently constructing eight-three of the new and improved Airo trains, which will operate on around fifteen existing routes in the Eastern US and Pacific Northwest.

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9:10

2025 Lincoln Nautilus Black Label SUV review

TechMobility Topics ·

2025/06/03

The seeds for the current success of the Lincoln brand were planted back in late 2006. The vehicle was originally known as the MKX, a mid-size luxury crossover SUV that rode on the automaker’s CD4 platform. The Ford Edge and Flex, along with the short-lived Lincoln MKT were mechanical siblings.By 2019, Lincoln had phased out its use of “MK” model names, choosing “Nautilus” in place of the MKX for the luxury crossover’s mid-cycle refresh of the vehicle’s second generation. The second-generation

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9:07

Uber's Wonderfully Autonomous Volkswagens

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2025/06/03

While Volkswagen isn't top of mind when talking about autonomous vehicles, turns out that the German automaker has been working on the technology for almost ten years. VW is ready to deploy its first autonomous ID BUZZ electric minivans on Uber's ridehailing platform in Los Angeles next year.

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8:31

Wanted: More Wheelchair Ramps

TechMobility Topics ·

2025/06/02

Wheelchairs. When it comes to mobility, of which we talk about plenty on this program, accessibility and accessibility barriers are real issues when it comes to public spaces. An Icelandic designer who made his mark in Silicon Valley and is a wheelchair user himself, has developed ways to overcome the exclusion that is often built into a city.

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