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Welcome to RoadWorthy Drive Moments! This stream includes the best segments from RoadWorthy Drive.
Your spot for mobility and technology news, information and perspective! This bi-weekly weekly podcast doesn't always "color between the lines" as Ken Chester and Chase Siebert discuss and debate the various aspects of mobility and related technology. From your current daily driver to EVs, autonomous vehicles, micromobility, heavy trucks and space travel, its fair game for discussion and debate. Related issues such as privacy and security are also discussed.
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Industry Bottleneck/High Prices; ATVs & Insurance Misconceptions; Racing Drones for Fun & Profit
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The issue is not the availability of crude oil, its the capacity to refine it into gasoline as demand returns to pre-pandemic levels. When it comes to ATVs, consumers have a number of misconceptions - We expel the myths. Finally, racing drones for fun and profit. These are not your backyard variety drones! Welcome to the Drone Racing League.…
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FROM THE PARTS BIN: Lordstown Motors - The Final Chapter
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We bring you upto date on how things turned out between Foxconn and Lordstown Motors. Will their Endurance EV pickup truck ever be built?By RoadWorthy Drive Productions Inc.
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FROM THE PARTS BIN: Introducing the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV
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Chevrolet introduces its entry into the growing full-size EV pickup truck segment with the Silverado EV.By RoadWorthy Drive Productions Inc.
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Privacy, the Next Automotive Luxury Option
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Porsche has introduced "Privacy Mode" on its new Taycan - allowing motorists to completely opt out of sharing data from the vehicle with ANYONE - including the automaker. Why does this have to be an OPTION?By RoadWorthy Drive Productions Inc.
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Popular SUVs Fair Poorly in IIHS crash test
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Recent side-impact testing results released by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety show how a number of popular midsize SUVs faired poorly. The recently revised side-impact crash test was designed to better represent real world crashes in weight, shape and speed.By RoadWorthy Drive Productions Inc.
The sixth-generation Ford Bronco SUV is much, much more than merely another rugged looking entry in the SUV marketplace. This one has real skills that require more than this modest review to explain.By RoadWorthy Drive Productions Inc.
Monarch Tractor, an EV tractor company based in Livermore, California, plans to bring AI and a robust platform for "smart" farm implements to small farms with its MK-V tractor. Using off-the-shelf parts, the tractors cost a fraction of the large special purpose machines currently manufactured by the nation's major farm equipment companies.…
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Why Sustained Extreme Heat is Bad for the Electricity Grid
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According to the 2022 Summer Reliability Assessment issued by the North American Reliability Corporation, a non-profit organization created by the electric utility industry to promote the reliability and adequacy of bulk power transmission in North America, several parts of North America are at elevated or high risk of energy shortfalls this summer…
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Mercedes-Benz Returns to Aspirational Vehicles
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Abandoning its strategy to offer German luxury to the masses at a lower price point, Mercedes-Benz is going exclusively where the profits are - in the upper reaches of the luxury vehicle market. To the automaker, electric vehicles mean high luxury and high profits. Niche brands like AMG performance and uber luxury Mercedes-Maybach will receive rene…
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REVIEW: 2022 Ford Bronco SUV; IIHS Midsize SUV Crash Results; Privacy - the Next Automotive Luxury Option
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During this episode, the 2022 Ford Bronco SUV is reviewed; Popular Midsize SUVs faired poorly in recent IIHS side-impact crash testing; Privacy, the next automotive luxury option.By RoadWorthy Drive Productions
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Mercedes Returns to Aspirational Vehicles; Extreme Heat & Electricity Don't Mix; EV Tractor Manufacturer Ramps Up
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Mercedes-Benz returns to its aspirational roots; why extreme heat this summer spells trouble for the nation's electric grid; a new EV farm tractor manufacturer offers a robust platform for future "smart" farm implements.By RoadWorthy Drive Productions
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FROM THE PARTS BIN: California EV New Car Requirement in 2026
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Beginning with the 2026 model year, the State of California will require that 35 percent of all new privately owned passenger vehicles to be powered by electric batteries of hydrogen fuel cells. This requirement will have far reaching consequences outside of California.By RoadWorthy Drive Productions Inc.
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FROM THE PARTS BIN: Bollinger Goes Commercial; Lordstown Motors is Kaput
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From the parts bin - Nascent EV manufacturer Bollinger turns toward commercial medium duty EV truck platforms, while Lordstown Motors runs out of time.By RoadWorthy Drive Productions Inc.
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REVIEW: 2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI; 2022 List of Least Reliable Airlines; Sexual Harassment in Trucking
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The Volkswagen GTI was at the forefront of what became the "hot hatch" vehicle segment in the 1980's and 90's - does it still have what it takes? Wallethub is out with it's list of least reliable major airlines for 2022 - how did your favorite carrier fare? Finally, women speak out about harassment in trucking - and what is being done to combat it.…
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Gas Station Operators Hate High Prices Too
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It might seem counterintuitive at first, but there are plenty of reasons why gas station owners and operators hate high gas prices too - and the reasons might surprise you.By RoadWorthy Drive Productions Inc.
You would think in this atmosphere of supply chain challenges, it would be all hands on deck when it came to recruiting qualified, capable drivers - regardless of background or gender. While female industry veterans say it has improved, there is still a need to combat this problem.By RoadWorthy Drive Productions Inc.
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2022 List of Least Reliable Major Airlines
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Wallethub has come out with its list for the least reliable airlines for 2022. How did your favorite carrier fare?By RoadWorthy Drive Productions Inc.
Back in the day, the term "hot hatch" was coined in reference to a growing sub segment of the passenger car market that featured performance-oriented hatchbacks - often straight from Europe - on American streets. Today, our truck and SUV crazy market continues to mark the demise of the traditional passenger car. However, Volkswagen has doubled down…
In response to the increase in rail deaths along several busy lines in South Florida, the state's Department of Transportation has teamed with passenger rail operator Brightline and the Florida East Coast Railway to reduce the carnage - and they are asking the Federal Government to chip in to help.By RoadWorthy Drive Productions Inc.
Despite being one of the first automakers to bring a pure EV to the American marketplace in the form of the Nissan Leaf, the automaker has been largely MIA in the recent move to bring a fleet of all-new EVs to market (the Ariya notwithstanding). According to Nissan, that is going to change - starting now.…
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Nissan's EV Aspirations; Florida DOT Moves to Reduce Rail Deaths; Gas Station Owners Hate High Prices Too
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Despite its early foray into the EV vehicle segment with the Leaf back in 2010, Nissan has largely lagged the industry in the development of EV technology and vehicles - until now. Alarmed at the high level of deaths in and around a number of high-traffic rail lines in South Florida, the state's Department of Transportation has come together with B…
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FROM THE PARTS BIN: Carvana Shakes Up Used Car Buying
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Carvana continues to shake up the used car industry with its pending purchase of ADESA, the nation's 2nd largest automotive wholesale auction house. See why buying a used car is no longer business as usual.By RoadWorthy Drive Productions Inc.
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FROM THE PARTS BIN: Fossil Fuel Free Steel
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Volvo Group, a major heavy truck manufacturer has teamed with SSAB, a steel maker to create a commercial vehicle from fossil fuel free steel.By RoadWorthy Drive Productions Inc.
The rise in the use of hydrogen for electric fuel cells in the trucking industry continues to gain momentum. Find out how the nation's leading Class 8 heavy truck manufacturers are moving to develop, test and launch all new Class 8 FCEV trucks.By RoadWorthy Drive Productions Inc.
Say what you will about Elon Musk and Tesla Motors. In the hard truth of sales and profits, the company is firing on all cylinders. We take a look at how they have done.By RoadWorthy Drive Productions Inc.
Ken drives the all-new Lincoln Corsair hybrid. In an effort to separate itself from the pack, Lincoln is taking a different tack at the intersection of hybrid power and luxury.By RoadWorthy Drive Productions Inc.
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Motorists Nix Automakers' Subscription Plans
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As mobility continues to evolve, the nation's automakers are looking for ways to diversify revenue by offering products and services for a recurring monthly fee. From infotainment choices to turning on different features in your new vehicle, the automakers are finding that consumers are a lot less willing to fork over the rising monthly fees that t…
This important river is the source of drinking water for some 40 million residents, as well as the primary source of water for irrigation for over 5.5 million acres of agricultural land. A first ever Tier I water emergency declared by the US Bureau of Reclamation last year has put much of this at risk. Could climate migration finally be a thing in …
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REVIEW: Lincoln Corsair Hybrid SUV; Tesla Update; The Rise of Hydrogen Trucking
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Ken reviews the Lincoln Corsair Hybrid SUV; Making Money! A Tesla Motors Update; and the Rise of electric fuel cell trucking - propelled by hydrogen.By RoadWorthy Drive Productions
Fun Fact: The United States holds almost 8 million metric tons of the metal in reserve, making it among one of the top five countries in the world. However, it mines less than one percent of global demand. More than eighty percent of the world's raw lithium is mined in Australia, Chile and China. We expose the truth about this important resource.…
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The Truth About Lithium; Colorado River Update; Automaker Subscriptions Fail to Gain Traction
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What does the exponential increase in the demand for lithium mean for the EV industry? The answers may surprise you; Will climate migration be a thing? we peek in on how the Colorado River is doing and what that could mean for millions of people; Would you pay a monthly fee for heated seats in your next vehicle? Automakers are getting pushback from…
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FROM THE PARTS BIN: VinFast Battery Leasing; All-New Rolls-Royce EV
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Vietnamese automaker VinFast unveils its battery lease pricing for its VF8 and VF9 SUVs; British ultra-luxury marque Rolls-Royce introduces the Spectre, the automaker's first battery electric vehicle.By RoadWorthy Drive Productions Inc.
Even while the United States is in the midst of converting to 5G tech, the industry is already discussing the impact and implementation of 6G - due to roll out to the world by the end of the decade. It promises to change everyday life in ways that planners are just now beginning to imagine.By RoadWorthy Drive Productions Inc.
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FROM THE PARTS BIN: Fraudulent Auto Loans & You
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Suspicious auto loan applications are on the rise, and in some cases are impacting unsuspecting consumers. Find out how fixing your credit may land you in jail.By RoadWorthy Drive Productions Inc.
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REVIEW: 2022 Subaru Outback; The Importance of Proper Vehicle Maintenance; Here Comes 6G!
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Ken reviews the current offering of the vehicle that saved Subaru back in the 1990's - the Outback crossover; Why proper vehicle maintenance is important, even with today's sophisticated vehicles; and even though 5G is just now being released into the wild across the country, industry leaders, engineers and designers are already talking about 6G - …
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EVs Shift to High Voltage; Rural Equity & Mobility; Landmine or Goldmine - 100,000 mile car
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EV manufacturers are moving to high voltage systems to improve vehicle performance; One rural transit agency's efforts to improve rural equity when it comes to mobility; and landmine or goldmine - market conditions are pushing new car dealers to offer high mileage vehicles for sale on their own used car lots.…
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Why Proper Vehicle Maintenance is Important - STILL!
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Even though you own a fairly sophisticated vehicle - be it car, truck, SUV, crossover or even a minivan - basic vehicle maintenance is still important. Checking fluids, the condition of things like windshield wipers, tire condition and tread wear and brakes - yup - all that mundane stuff still counts. Not to mention any irregular smells, noises or …
MY 100th Episode for 2022! Thanks for your support. The original Outback crossover is what literally saved the Subaru brand in America back in the 1990's. As one of the oldest continuous nameplates in the automaker's US line-up, it is safe to say that it has had an outsized role in its continued success. For 2022 Subaru adds the Wilderness Edition …
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Landmine or Goldmine: Selling the 100,000 mile car
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Current market conditions have finally reached what many would consider the "bottom of the barrel" when it comes to vehicle offerings: the ultra high mileage vehicle. Limited supplies and improving vehicle quality has the used car operations of many new car dealers not only keeping these vehicles for retail sale, but actually and actively seek them…
This is about one rural transit agency's approach to providing mobility equity to underserved, low income, elderly, and immigrant populations in its service area. Heart of Iowa Regional Transit Agency's all-hands on deck approach uses some "out of the box" thinking to make the most of its available people, vehicles and services. We take a look.…
We have been here before. Only back in the 1950's, it was the move from 6-volt to 12-volt systems. However even as EVs move from 400 volt to 800 volt systems, much of the reasoning is the same. In this case, it is to support a power-hungry vehicle infrastructure designed for performance, entertainment and creature comforts. Recharging times, range …
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FROM THE PARTS BIN: Feds Amp Up CAFE Fines on Automakers
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The feds are tripling the fines that the automakers will have to pay for falling short of CAFE requirements over the next several years, even as they ramp up production of all-new electric vehicles.By RoadWorthy Drive Productions Inc.
Ken shares his first impressions from time behind the wheel of the next generation Kia Sportage CUV.By RoadWorthy Drive Productions Inc.
The Federal Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory released a study that finds continued improvements with zero emissions vehicles will make medium and heavy-duty EV trucks cheaper to buy, operate and maintain.By RoadWorthy Drive Productions Inc.
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems in Germany have been studying the leg structure of the Ostrich, a flightless bird that has the ability to move at speeds of upto 45 miles per hour. The researchers believe that the bird's leg function holds the key to more efficient robot mobility. We review.…
I was first introduced to the all-new Audi A3 sedan back in 2013 as it debuted in California for the North American market as a 2014 model. Updated for 2022, I take one for a spin to see how it has evolved with time.By RoadWorthy Drive Productions Inc.
The material is called mass-timber, with 18 North American plants having been built in the last ten years to meet growing demand. We discuss the future of this engineered renewable material and its growing use in multi-story buildings.By RoadWorthy Drive Productions Inc.
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14 people, 3 bedrooms - Is THIS Affordable Living?
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We review the sleep pod concept being championed by Brownstone Shared Housing, to provide affordable living alternatives in high-cost rent areas. Is this the future?By RoadWorthy Drive Productions Inc.
A recent EV concept traveled over 620 miles on a single change - with 87 miles of range left! We discuss.By RoadWorthy Drive Productions Inc.
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FIRST LOOK: 2023 Kia Sportage; 600+ Miles on a Single Charge; 14 people, 3 bedrooms; No More Steel High Rise Buildings
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During this program, Ken shares his first impressions behind the wheel of the all new Kia Sportage CUV; We explore an EV that was documented to travel over 600 miles on a single charge - with range left over!; 14 people, 3 bedrooms - Is this Affordable Living; No more steel buildings - we consider alternative materials currently being used for high…
