Bollinger Motors, an EV truck maker now based in Oak Park, Michigan, was the first EV manufacturer we covered when this program was launched back in 2017.  The company just announced the start of production of its all-new Bollinger B4, a medium-duty cab and chassis with big plans and even bigger potential. 

Longer and longer freight trains may be a boon for railroad efficiency, but it can be a headache for motorists when trying to navigate a busy grade crossing.   We take a look. 

Tech giant Microsoft recently called on Congress to enact tougher laws to make it illegal to defraud people using AI-generated voices and images and to require AI companies to build tech to identify fake AI images made with their products.  Critics and smaller tech companies have been skeptical of the approach, saying that new legislation as opposed by the tech giant may make it harder to upstarts in the segment to compete against them.  What say you? 

Its the large, powerful and so-capable Toyota Sequoia SUV.  Ride with me as I put it through the paces.  

While 85 percent of auto loans are sourced at the new car dealership, its often the automaker's wholly owned finance arm (called a captive finance company) that offers the best terms in order to help the automaker move the metal.  Will consumers suffer as a result of this change by Volkswagen?

Deere & Co is a 187-year old farm equipment manufacturer.  While it as certainly survived the winds of change and challenge over its long history, current conditions have demanded a new playbook.  This is how the company is responding. 

UL Solutions, known to American consumers for years as UL Labs, a safety certification organization, has intensified its commitment to EV battery safety and testing by recently opening a $72 Million facility in Michigan.   Listen to learn why this matters to you. 

As they say, don't call it a comeback!  Self driving cars have been plying the nation's highways and surface streets for some time now.  While the current focus is over-the-road big rigs in "middle mile" situations, autonomous robotaxis are still very much a thing, with Waymo leading the way. 

Announced with great fanfare back in 2018, Volvo is bailing out of the car subscription business.  Listen to learn more. 

Over the time I have hosted this podcast, I have shared with you a number of new and evolving EV battery chemistries.  In short, Lithium-ion or more precisely, Lithium-Nickel-Cobalt-Manganese batteries are no longer the only game in town.  I bring you up-to-date during the episode.