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In a world of self-driving cars, how do pedestrians fit in?  We investigate.  A New Hampshire non-profile may have found a way to protect affordable housing.  Finally, nearly half of the Buick dealers in the United States recently decided to discontinue their dealerships than invest in the future.  Is this the end of Buick?  

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This week, I take the all-new Volkswagen ID4 EV for a spin.  In recent years, consumers have seen the number of retails shrink as bricks and mortar stores give way to e-commerce.  Other casualty of this trend is that the stores that still exist are shrinking in size.  Finally, if you are a person of a certain age, the value of your house may actually be at an all time high.  Unfortunately for you, it may not be a good thing. 

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It seems that aliens are having a moment.  From Congressional hearings, to an office within the Department of Defense dedicated to alien interactions, it seems that the concept of aliens may not be as crazy as once believed.  Do you still write personal checks?  If so, thieves may be focusing in on you.  Finally, the United States along with the United Kingdom and 16 other countries have agreed to some basic guardrails for the implementation of AI.  Problem is, these are just guidelines.  There are no teeth or legislation behind the recommendations.  

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During this episode, I spend some quality time with the Chevy Colorado ZR2 pickup truck.  We discuss why underground transportation is having a moment; and how the warehousing industry is reaching out to gig workers. 

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Can advanced driver assistance systems reduce accidents and fatalities involving big rigs?  The answer is not as obvious as you may think.  With all the attention on the nation's electric grid these days, virtual power plants may just be the answer.  We explain what they are and how they work.  Finally, with the transportation industry adding electric capability to just about everything, we turn our attention to the lowly dry van trailer, the last electrification frontier in trucking. 

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During the episode, the 2023 Jeep Compass SUV is reviewed.  In the midst of an extreme drought, further restrictions are being instituted for the Panama Canal, impacting the world's supply chain.  We investigate.  Finally, all the upgrades and improvements to the nation's electric grid, comes down to a old world solution: big trees.  We explain why. 

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Toyota is in a joint venture with a Chinese automaker to develop an ammonia powered engine that it says may render EVs obsolete!  Who owns the software in your vehicle?  Here's a hint, its not you.  We review the consequences of that fact.  Finally, in this world of climate change and greenhouse gasses - and despite the efforts to reduce both - the developed world (including the United States) is on track to bring on-line more crude oil, gas and coal resources in the next ten years.   We review. 

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It's been a while since I last reviewed a Chrysler Pacifica.  Is there still a place for a minivan in the American automotive marketplace?  I spent some time behind the wheel to find out.   Volvo has teamed up with an EV battery tech company to jointly develop a revolutionary new EV battery for future Volvo models.  We take a look.  Finally, for all of you still concerned about the availability of public EV charging stations, this segment is for you - the impact of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program. 

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After three difficult years, a return to normalcy in the supply chain is helping the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles, we take a look; a major US science group is proposing a major ban on natural gas in an effort to reach net zero emissions by 2050; and finally, why the trucking industry says that fuel economy is one of several major reasons why autonomous trucking is being pursued. 

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During this podcast, I finally get to drive a Tesla.  I share my insights from behind the wheel of the automaker's most popular model, the Tesla Model Y crossover SUV.  When filing a claim against your homeowners insurance, many get it wrong.  We review some of the ways that could happen.  Finally, with both new and used car prices hitting record highs, fiscally responsible adults may need to earn as much as $95K per year to qualify for a new vehicle loan. 

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