Episode 263: What’s Next?

On this week’s episode of Grease the Wheels, we look at an article about coming trends in the automotive industry from connectivity, to automated driving and electrification, and even some of Jimmy’s better conspiracies. This is a wild one where we look into the future from the recent past and compare notes to how it’s going. When it comes to connectivity, the leaps and bounds have been extreme since Jimmy entered the industry. From a few cars having bluetooth to full Apple Carplay and Android Auto streaming literally everything (including this podcast). Electrification has taken hold faster in China than in the United States, which is probably a good thing considering their urban pollution problems. One of the main things in this article that we expand upon is the idea of hydrogen being the fuel of the future. There are several large automakers betting big on hydrogen, and we expect to see it in some viable form within the decade. Fully autonomous driving that can handle 4 feet of Buffalo snow, that will be impressive - but that is farther off than people think.  Also Uncle Jimmy helps to hasten the death of the sales team.  This episode is distributed by The Wrenching Network. Whether you're a technician, a mechanic, or someone who just loves the car scene, The Wrenching Network is a place that you have to check out. They have all sorts of great content, gear, and snacks to keep you turning wrenches in whatever capacity you do it. Also if you see us over there, make sure you say hi and leave a comment with what you think about the episode!