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The Panama Canal is an important waterway in the global supply chain.  Climate change is threatening its very existence.    The University of Alaska took a look at the viability of EVs in extreme cold and suggests strategies for coping.  Finally, could this be the proverbial canary in the coal mine as automotive loan delinquencies are on the rise. 

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During this episode, I test drive an upscale Buick Enclave Avenir; We list the worst roads in America by city; and we bring you up to date with a Tesla News Update. 

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What's the rush?  We explore why EV battery recyclers are working at a feverish pace to scale up in the United States; How a 33-year-old has taken on the task of decarbonizing cement making; and why Stellantis has stopped stocking gasoline-powered vehicles in fourteen states. 

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Ford has brought the rugged capabilities of its recently introduced and still hard-to-get Maverick pickup truck.  We spend a week behind the wheel.  When it comes to insurance, it seems you can insure almost anything.  See what kind of "unique" personal coverage is available.  Finally, with consumers lukewarm about spending even more money for additional services in their new vehicles, the nation's automakers have turned to the commercial vehicle segment to add both value and profits. 

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When it comes to extreme weather and flooding, it's usually the coasts that get most of the media coverage.  Problem is, that is not where the big risk is.  See how climate change is rewriting the map.  Motorcycle safety should never be taken for granted.  We give a rundown of the most dangerous cities for motorcyclists.  Finally, the fallout from the pandemic continues to hit many a bottom line.  This time, it's the funding for cities that formally had a dynamic core of office buildings.  What that may mean for you. 

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The second-generation Toyota GR86 is a wonderful performance car - we spend some time behind the wheel; With the smoke and haze of wildfires from California and Canada blanketing much of the US, we share some tips on how and when to protect yourself from poor air quality.  Tesla has recently struck deals with a number of domestic automakers to allow access to its EV Supercharger network.  Is this going to be another BetaMAX vs VHS throw down? 

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Digital car keys are the coming rage - everything on your cellphone.  But is that ok?  Meanwhile, what do you do when you can't buy home owners insurance for the home you just purchased?  It's a real thing in California as the nation's leading home owners insurance company stops writing policies in the states.  Finally,  how much charge can you get from an EV in just twenty minutes?  The answers may just surprise you. 

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Perfect in every way: my review of the Genesis GV70 Electrified luxury EV; Toyota takes the gloves off when it comes to EV batteries, a series of new configurations and battery chemistries are in the works through the end of this decade that will see range increase to OVER 900 miles; and Honda reimagines hydrogen, not for EVs  alone but for use in internal combustion engines. 

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The battle for the continued availability of AM in the car continues;  With the rise of ChatGPT, deep fakes, and other synthetic creations SIFT outlines a way to make sense of it all; Finally, EV charging in minutes: Preito's Ultra-Fast EV battery. 

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The Trailhawk model of the 2023 Jeep Compass is the only one with the "Trail Rated" badge - we spend some quality time behind the wheel.  While most of the news about autonomous vehicles seems to be about big rig trucks, there are still a number of companies working to bring self-driving taxis (called robotaxis) to a street near you.  Finally, industries from all over the world are grappling with the need to innovate and decarbonize.  We take a look at a few companies in Europe. 

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