TechMobility Topics

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Welcome to TechMobility Topics, your go-to podcast for everything at the crossroads of mobility and technology. Each week, we delve into the most engaging topics from our nationally syndicated radio program, the TechMobility Show. Our curated, bite-sized episodes are perfect for a quick dive into the world of tech mobility. Stay informed, stay updated, and stay ahead with TechMobility Topics.  #technology #mobility #news #techmobilitypod  https://techmobility.show

  1. Stuck in Place: The New Reality of Negative Equity

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    Stuck in Place: The New Reality of Negative Equity

    For this episode, we connect mobility, money, and the housing market—because the same affordability pressures shaping cars and insurance are now reshaping where and how people live. A recent MarketWatch report highlights a sobering milestone: more than one million U.S. homeowners are now underwater on their mortgages, owing more than their homes are worth.  We also unpack why the trend is hitting Sun Belt cities especially hard. Rapid pandemic-era price spikes, thin down payments, and rising interest rates created a fragile foundation. As prices cool or decline in some markets, homeowners who bought at the peak are discovering they’re effectively locked in place—unable to sell without taking a loss and unable to refinance into lower payments. As a result, this negative equity reshapes everyday decisions: job mobility, relocation, household budgets, and even vehicle purchases. When selling a home becomes financially painful, families hold onto cars longer, delay big purchases, and prioritize liquidity over lifestyle upgrades. Housing isn’t just a real estate story—it’s a ripple effect across the entire consumer economy. Most importantly, we focus on practical guidance. If you’re underwater, the playbook is often patience and stability: keep making payments if you can, avoid panic selling, maintain cash reserves, and understand that housing cycles historically take time to rebalance. The goal isn’t fear—it’s clarity and smart decision-making during uncertain market shifts.

    11 min
  2. Why More “Totaled” Cars Are Back on Dealer Lots

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    Why More “Totaled” Cars Are Back on Dealer Lots

    In this episode, we explain how price pressures are reshaping the used-vehicle market. We explain why a growing number of dealers are adding branded or salvage-title vehicles to their lots as insurers total cars for electronics-heavy repairs, not just big crashes. You’ll hear about the risks a test drive won’t reveal, how inconsistent state standards magnify uncertainty, and what questions to ask before you chase a “deal” that could turn into cascading sensor and safety issues.

    11 min
  3. 2026 Dodge Charger Daytona EV: Muscle Goes Electric

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    2026 Dodge Charger Daytona EV: Muscle Goes Electric

    During this episode, we strap into the 2026 Dodge Charger Daytona EV to separate hype from hardware. With dual motors, 630 hp, and a 670-hp power shot, the Daytona blends muscle with a grand-touring vibe, delivering tight build quality, confident handling, and a surprisingly practical hatch. We talk tech, comfort, and the few misses—most notably a 270-mile range—so you know exactly who this car serves today and what upgrades might matter tomorrow.

    10 min
  4. The Next Auto Disruption: China’s EV Strategy for America

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    The Next Auto Disruption: China’s EV Strategy for America

    In this episode, we explore how Chinese carmakers are lining up to enter the U.S. through joint ventures, Canadian quotas, and Mexican assembly—and why that strategy echoes the Japanese and Korean playbook that reshaped the market decades ago. The core story is affordability: a massive gap below $25K that Chinese brands are ready to fill with high-quality, feature-rich EVs, potentially under familiar badges. We unpack what that means for IP sharing, tariffs, and whether legacy automakers can turn this wave into a two-way learning advantage.

    11 min
  5. When the Lights Go Out, This Town Stays On

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    When the Lights Go Out, This Town Stays On

    For this episode, we head to Pescadero, California, where a 100% solar community microgrid with battery storage is being built to keep critical services online during storms and line failures. Schools, a fire station, and essential nonprofits serve as resilience hubs for residents, medications, and communication when the main grid fails. We discuss sizing, storage limits, and why community‑wide resilience is both a climate strategy and a public safety mandate. The throughline is clear: smarter defaults, longer‑lasting goods, and local energy can turn bad days into manageable ones.

    11 min
  6. Own Less, Keep Longer: The Buy-It-For-Life Mindset

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    Own Less, Keep Longer: The Buy-It-For-Life Mindset

    For this episode, we shift to another kind of resilience: the Buy It For Life mindset. Remember when a fridge lasted 25 years and a wrench came with a no‑questions lifetime swap? We explore why durability beats disposable upgrades, how right‑to‑repair and parts availability affect the total cost of ownership, and which design choices—modularity, service manuals, standardized components—turn products into heirlooms rather than e‑waste. If you’ve ever paid more and gotten less, this is your playbook for flipping the equation and investing once to save for years.

    11 min
  7. Algorithms and Armageddon: The Race Between AI and Safeguards

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    Algorithms and Armageddon: The Race Between AI and Safeguards

    More than three years ago, we asked a difficult question: Can AI fight an “ethical” war? A 2023 white paper from the Future of Life Institute brings that question back with urgency, examining how artificial intelligence is beginning to intersect with nuclear weapons systems and decision-making. In this episode, we break down the risks of faster, automated warning systems, compressed human decision time, and the potential for AI-driven errors or escalation. We also explore the paper’s policy recommendations and explain why global safeguards may need to move faster than the technology itself. This isn’t science fiction—it’s a real policy debate happening now.

    10 min
  8. Autonomy in the Dark: Waymo, Tesla, and the Blackout Stress Test

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    Autonomy in the Dark: Waymo, Tesla, and the Blackout Stress Test

    A city goes dark, and the smartest cars on the road freeze in place. We unpack the San Francisco blackout that stalled multiple Waymo robotaxis, asking the hard questions about fail‑safes, four‑way stops without signals, and how urban autonomy should behave when infrastructure collapses. We contrast tech stacks and claims across Waymo and Tesla, and we specify what accountability, transparent incident data, and municipal standards should look like if driverless fleets are to share streets with ambulances and school buses.

    11 min
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Welcome to TechMobility Topics, your go-to podcast for everything at the crossroads of mobility and technology. Each week, we delve into the most engaging topics from our nationally syndicated radio program, the TechMobility Show. Our curated, bite-sized episodes are perfect for a quick dive into the world of tech mobility. Stay informed, stay updated, and stay ahead with TechMobility Topics.  #technology #mobility #news #techmobilitypod  https://techmobility.show

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  • Création
    TechMobility Productions Inc.
  • Années d’activité
    2023 - 2026
  • Épisodes
    500
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