Interstate 26 connecting North Carolina and Tennessee has reopened - learn why its personal to me.  Also, an example of vintage automotive automation

Every year, American households are responsible for 43 percent of the 80 billion pounds of food waste that ends up in landfills each year.  In fact, food is the single largest component taking up space inside US landfills.  We investigate. 

This is an unapologetic trip into the weeds on the whole issue of decarbonization - what it is, and how industries are attempting to achieve it.   By the end of this episode, you will have a much better understanding of what's going on, and why it matters to you. 

The all-new fifth generation Hyundai Santa Fe was introduced to the motoring public last year.  Its an evolution over the outgoing model.  I share my driving impressions. 

Chevrolet is taking no prisoners in 2025 with the debut of a next-generation Equinox crossover and an all-new Equinox EV.  How do they stack up next to the outgoing model?  As an owner of a 2018 Equinox, I investigate and share my insights during this episode. 

The more precise question to be asked here is if your car should ACTIVELY respond when you are speeding - meaning slow down the vehicle automatically?  There is a new proposed law in California that we discuss during this episode. 

Automotive Supplier Hyundai Mobis calls it the next generation of the current head-up display:  A pillar to pillar display at the base of the windshield that will replace your dashboard and infotainment displays.  While it sounds kewl at first blush, I have questions, especially when and if it gets damaged. 

A flock of Canada geese can be the nastiest thing on land, especially if its YOUR land near a body of water.  One man has found a low cost way of applying AI to discourage the critters from fowling his dock.  

In another step toward full autonomy, Tesla recently introduced what it is calling "Actually Smart Summon", which will allow motorists to actually "summon" their car from just about anywhere. 

It seems that for me, Christmas has come early - if I live in California!  At last proposed legislation that will allow consumers to opt out OF EVERYTHING when it comes to Big Data and your personal information!