TechMobility Topics

NASCAR, formally known as The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing has teamed up with Swiss electrical engineering giant ABB, to decarbonize the way it does business.  While it will be quite a while before electric race cars will be competing in the various NASCAR Racing Series, the organization wants to introduce its fans to the concept of EVs.   

An interesting thing is happening across the United States:  for the first time in a LONG time, there is funding to repair, replace and build that basic transportationway known as the sidewalk.  

The incoming administration has nominated a person to run the EPA that has expressed vocal opposition to the RFS - Renewable Fuel Standard - administered by the EPA that specifies how many gallons of ethanol that oil companies are required by law to blend into gasoline.  I discuss. 

Millions of Americans are actually being paid by their local electric utility.  Listen to this podcast to find out why. 

This is my review of a hot hatchback otherwise known as the Toyota GR Corolla.  THIS IS NOT YOUR SISTER'S CAR!  Low, sleek and fast, the GR Corolla is more in the form of a World Rally Car.  You will not mistake this one for a mere grocery getter!  

A recent article in Automotive News talks about an external camera on a Tesla Model Y that captured the theft of a Chevrolet Tahoe that was parked next to it.  I have so many questions! 

The traditional source for certified used cars is shrinking.  I explain why this may be a good thing for cash-strapped consumers looking for a deal on an older vehicle. 

Imagine a future where plugging in an EV to charge it was no longer necessary.  This is the potential reality as wireless charging gains momentum in establishing standards and improving performance. 

I thought I had seen everything, until I heard about forklift truck racing.  Founded in Germany by a forklift truck manufacturer in 2005, the competition highlights the precision of competing warehouse forklift truck operators, against teams from 11 countries.  Who knew? 

Automakers are betting on cars as ideal game consoles, and they expect the trend to increase as more self-driving vehicles come to market.