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This week, I am sharing my impressions of the 3rd generation Honda Passport SUV.  Slotted between the smaller CR-V and larger Pilot in the company's line-up, there is plenty of goodness to enjoy behind the wheel and/or with family on a trip. 

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If you care about where your vehicle is made, then you want to listen to this episode!  The Kogod Made in America Auto Index is the most comprehensive index available to consumers to research just how much "American" content is in the vehicles found on the showroom floor. 

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You don't have to live in an area of the United States that currently experiences extreme weather on a regular basis to see what is happening with homeowner's insurance.  For most Americans, premiums have been rising since 2015 - with a majority of states posting double digit increases.  Many of those states are NOT near an ocean. 

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Stellantis, the parent company of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram, is in the midst of a pricing dispute with two of its key suppliers.  As a result, the company risks manufacturing disruptions that can give some of its competitors the upper hand. 

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In the immediate three years that preceded the accident between the cargo ship and the Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore, over two dozen cargo ships lost propulsion in the same area.  Yikes!  Nationwide, the number is approximately 424 ships longer than 600 feet.  About a quarter of those incidents occurred near a port, bridge, or other infrastructure.   

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Its called the J+ BOOSTER 2 EV charging station and you can use it ANYWHERE you can plug into an electrical socket.  Its NOT fast DC charging, but it does eliminate the risk of being stranded miles from the nearest public EV charger.  With eight compatible and approved electric plug adapters, you can't go wrong. 

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Since 2020, the Hyundai Palisade SUV has been the flagship for the brand in America.  Does that still hold true in 2024?  Check out my driving impressions of this unique offering from Hyundai. 

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A major part of the manufacturing of EV batteries is the processing of the rare earth materials that are used.  Currently, most of those manufacturing plants are located in Southeast Asia.   Recently, its been announced that America's first rate earth magnet plant has been funded and being built. 

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What happens when what an electric utility says publically is different from what they are actually doing?  Is there hope for neighborhoods that lack the necessary utility infrastructure to gain the benefits of evolving technology?  I take a look at Chicago to see. 

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What happens when the impact of climate changes impacts where you can live?  Worse yet, what happens when it impacts where you CURRENTLY live?  This is a cautionary tale of Americans who have been negatively impacted by very real events brought on by human induced climate change. 

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