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The TechMobility Podcast

TechMobility Productions Inc.

243 episodes

2 days ago

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! A cult icon priced out of reach, a luxury EV that thrills and frustrates, and a contract manufacturing giant betting big on batteries—this one threads the real story of where electric mobility stands right now. We start with the Volkswagen ID Buzz, a vehicle that should have owned family EV nostalgia but ran into U.S. pricing, tariffs, and demand headwinds. Skipping the 2026 model year isn’t surrender; it’s a hard reset that only ...

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Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! A cult icon priced out of reach, a luxury EV that thrills and frustrates, and a contract manufacturing giant betting big on batteries—this one threads the real story of where electric mobility stands right now. We start with the Volkswagen ID Buzz, a vehicle that should have owned family EV nostalgia but ran into U.S. pricing, tariffs, and demand headwinds. Skipping the 2026 model year isn’t surrender; it’s a hard reset that only ...

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The TechMobility Podcast

Electric Vans, Oil Demand Through 2050, AI Car Buying, and Infiniti’s Performance Gamble

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! A single decision can shape a decade. We 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 ...

3 days ago

43 minutes

The TechMobility Podcast

Volkswagen ID. Buzz Stalls, Polestar 3 Shines, Foxconn Scales Up, and Mitsubishi Searches for Relevance

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! A cult icon priced out of reach, a luxury EV that thrills and frustrates, and a contract manufacturing giant betting big on batteries—this one threads the real story of where electric mobility stands right now. We start with the Volkswagen ID Buzz, a vehicle that should have owned family EV nostalgia but ran into U.S. pricing, tariffs, and demand headwinds. Skipping the 2026 model year isn’t surrender; it’s a hard reset that only ...

3 days ago

43 minutes

The TechMobility Podcast

Hot Takes On A Cold Start: Ferrari Plugs In, Ford Maverick Drops Low, Texas Goes Geothermal, and Why CDLs Should Be Federal

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! 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 sta...

2 weeks ago

43 minutes

The TechMobility Podcast

Trust Under Pressure: VinFast, RSL 1.0 AI Licensing, America’s Water Reckoning, and The New Sticker Shock

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! Three stories, one throughline: trust under pressure. 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 ...

2 weeks ago

43 minutes

The TechMobility Podcast

Hype vs. Reality: Tesla Cybertruck, The Lexus RX Gets it Right, Talent Gap in the Service Bay, and The Moment Ambition Paused

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! A truck might look ready for tomorrow but still miss today. We start with the Tesla Cybertruck at two years old—viral videos, slipping sales, and a price story that shifted from the initial promise. Predictions assumed a plant operating near full capacity, but the reality of high fixed EV costs, recalls, and a poor fit for traditional truck buyers adds up quickly. While most pickups are sold to those towing, hauling, and enduring ...

3 weeks ago

43 minutes

The TechMobility Podcast

Human In The Loop, Why Libraries Still Matter, AI in the Bathroom, and the Real Reason Your Power Bill Is Rising

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! 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. 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...

3 weeks ago

43 minutes

The TechMobility Podcast

Off-Road, No Charger; Hope for the Waterless; Airport 2035; Sophisticated Engines, Catastrophic Failures

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! Start with a trail-ready EV that looks unstoppable—then ask the tough questions about energy. We break down the Vanderhall Brawley GTS: quad motors, a climate-controlled cabin, and a 40 kWh pack promising 140 miles. It’s exciting on paper, but what happens when the temperature drops, the trail gets tough, and there’s no charger for days? We explore the real challenges of off-road electrification and the planning mindset that can m...

1 month ago

43 minutes

The TechMobility Podcast

How Slate Auto Redefines EV Service, Lincoln Navigator Black Label Luxury, And The Science That Cools Cities And Eats Methane

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! What happens when an EV startup drops paint, dealers, and traditional service—while a legacy brand doubles down on a rolling sanctuary with a 48-inch display and massage seats for every row? 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. Then, we test the 2025 Lincol...

1 month ago

43 minutes

The TechMobility Podcast

2026 Ram 1500 Review, Volvo ES-90 Heartbreak, Canceled EVs, and the Coming Robotaxi Wars

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! In this episode of the TechMobility Podcast, Ken Chester connects the dots between design, powertrains, and autonomy across a rapidly shifting auto landscape. He opens with a look at Volvo’s new ES-90, a sleek full-electric premium car aimed at drivers who are burned out on SUVs but still want space, comfort, and ground clearance. Blending sedan elegance, fastback flexibility, and SUV practicality, the ES-90 targets professionals ...

1 month ago

43 minutes

The TechMobility Podcast

Amtrak’s Comeback, Flying Cars, Smarter Farming, and Silent Surveillance: Why Your Road Trip Might Raise a Red Flag

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! This episode of the TechMobility Show travels across three big conversations shaping America’s future: rail, air, and agriculture—then lands on a stark warning about digital surveillance at home. Ken opens with a deep dive into Amtrak’s resurgence, highlighting the railroad’s record-setting ridership, rising revenues, and long-overdue investments in equipment and facilities. After decades of neglect, Amtrak is finally seeing renew...

1 month ago

43 minutes

The TechMobility Podcast

From Icebreakers To Audi A3: Tech, Geopolitics, And The Next EV Battery Bet

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! The Arctic isn’t just ice and maps—it’s a test of national power and supply chains. We start with a candid look at the global icebreaker gap: Russia’s eight nuclear heavy ships, China’s expanding fleet, and a U.S. plan focused on medium icebreakers that may struggle through four-foot ice. We examine what mediums can handle well, why heavy icebreakers still define access and deterrence, and how timing, cost, and reliability will sh...

1 month ago

43 minutes

The TechMobility Podcast

More Power, Cheaper Buildings, Smarter Farms—The New Reality

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! Power bills, car payments, and grocery expenses don’t happen in isolation—they’re connected to choices about energy, vehicles, buildings, and the technology we use to operate them. We connect these threads to show how reliability, cost, and carbon influence everyday decisions, from the kilowatts that keep cities powered to the monthly payments parked in your driveway. We start with the honest truth about the grid: reliable power r...

1 month ago

43 minutes

The TechMobility Podcast

Affordable EVs Reshape the Auto Market; Rally DNA Meets Reality: The 2025 Subaru WRX tS; Feds Bet on Nuclear, Trucking’s Great Capacity Purge

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! What happens when EVs finally offer real range and value, nuclear power receives a major vote of confidence, and trucking prepares for its biggest shakeup in years? We connect the dots between cars, kilowatts, and cargo to show how these shifts collide at the checkout line and on your dashboard. From Chevy’s sub-$35K Equinox EV and a 493-mile Silverado EV to Toyota’s long-range battery plans, we explain why the old arguments about...

1 month ago

43 minutes

The TechMobility Podcast

The Future Isn’t Linear: Vans, Shoes, Jets, and Water Wars

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! The future rarely moves in a straight line—and this week’s episode proves it. We explore four stories that reveal how technology, markets, and human behavior collide in unexpected ways. We begin with GM’s sudden decision to halt the Chevrolet BrightDrop EV vans, just as fleet upfitters and RV manufacturers were getting onboard. We examine why the Zevo 600 platform—AWD, large battery, OTA updates, and Chevrolet’s national service n...

1 month ago

43 minutes

The TechMobility Podcast

Flexible Futures: Toyota’s Bold Bet, Algae Farms, and Wind-Powered Freight

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! A familiar automotive nameplate gets a bold update. We start with Toyota’s plan to make the Corolla impossible to ignore: a low, wide, sporty design paired with a platform capable of supporting gasoline, hybrid, battery electric, or hydrogen powertrains. Instead of relying on a single future, Toyota is designing for many—shrinking engines without sacrificing power, improving aerodynamics, and using flexible manufacturing to cut le...

2 months ago

43 minutes

The TechMobility Podcast

Mercedes Bets On Electric Cars, A Turbo Mazda Tests My Willpower, Performance Theater, and Two-Wheeled Mobility Off-Road

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! The headlines claim car buyers don’t want EVs, yet Mercedes just approved a fully electric CLA and a flexible platform to support hybrids and gas models as well. We explain why platform strategy—not hype—determines winners: amortized R&D, quicker model updates, and the ability to meet demand without risking the entire company on one powertrain. We also discuss pricing pressures, tariffs, and how software services and over-the-...

2 months ago

43 minutes

The TechMobility Podcast

Range Rover Sport Goes Hybrid, GM Goes Digital, Foxconn Goes All In and West Virginia Plugs Orphan Wells

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! A phone manufacturer building your next “American” EV might seem crazy—until you see the plan. We explain how Foxconn shifted from making iPhones to building electric cars, why rebadging through a U.S. automaker could unlock scale, and how tariffs, incentives, and dealer networks influence what actually ends up in your driveway. The past offers clues—Chevy LUV, Ford Courier—and the future arrives on private-label platforms. We the...

2 months ago

43 minutes

The TechMobility Podcast

The Buckle, the Blazer, and the Bird: This Week in TechMobility

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! A $200 belt buckle for your Ford F-150 key fob, police cruisers going electric, and oil prices refusing to sit still—this isn’t noise, it’s a map of how mobility really changes. We open with Ford’s limited-run “Truckle,” a handcrafted buckle that holds your key fob in plain sight. It’s clever and clearly a brand flex, but we question the practical trade-offs: is hands-free access worth the security risk of your keys sitting on you...

2 months ago

43 minutes

The TechMobility Podcast

Lucid Gravity Elevates, GTI Keeps It Real, Energy Gets Organic, and Fire Hydrants Think

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! What if an electric SUV could accelerate like a supercar, hit the road like a gas guzzler, and charge 200 miles in roughly 11 minutes? We explore Lucid Gravity’s engineering choices—high-voltage architecture, ultra-efficient motors, and a smart route to Supercharger access—that turn range anxiety into range confidence. Along the way, we discuss tradeoffs, real charging times, and how clever power electronics make cross-network fas...

2 months ago

43 minutes

The TechMobility Podcast

From Lexus to Lifelines: EV Truths, Smart Power, and Tech That Cares

Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! While a luxury sedan bids farewell, the bigger story is how mobility continues to evolve. The departure of the Lexus LS Heritage Edition marks the end of the original model line that set new standards for quality and service. Next, we ask a key question: can legacy brands still craft designs that inspire, while new competitors raise the bar? From impressive Genesis cabins to standout models like the Lincoln Nautilus, w...

2 months ago

43 minutes