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RoadWorthy Drive Podcast

621 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratings

Your spot for mobility and technology news, information and perspective! This bi-weekly weekly podcast doesn't always "color between the lines" as Ken Chester and Chase Siebert discuss and debate the various aspects of mobility and related technology. From your current daily driver to EVs, autonomous vehicles, micromobility, heavy trucks and space travel, its fair game for discussion and debate. Related issues such as privacy and security are also discussed.

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Episodes

REVIEW: Lincoln Corsair Hybrid SUV; Tesla Update; The Rise of Hydrogen Trucking

May 24, 2022 12:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MB

Ken reviews the Lincoln Corsair Hybrid SUV; Making Money! A Tesla Motors Update; and the Rise of electric fuel cell trucking - propelled by hydrogen. 

REVIEW: Lincoln Corsair Hybrid SUV; Tesla Update; The Rise of Hydrogen Trucking

May 24, 2022 12:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MB

Ken reviews the Lincoln Corsair Hybrid SUV; Making Money! A Tesla Motors Update; and the Rise of electric fuel cell trucking - propelled by hydrogen.  HAPPY NEW YEAR! Change is coming to the RoadWorthy Drive Podcast in the new year and we couldn't be MORE excited! Be sure to WATCH THIS SPACE for more information as it unfolds...

🔒 REVIEW: Lincoln Corsair Hybrid SUV; Tesla Update; The Rise of Hydrogen Trucking

May 24, 2022 12:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MB

Subscriber-only episode Ken reviews the Lincoln Corsair Hybrid SUV; Making Money! A Tesla Motors Update; and the Rise of electric fuel cell trucking - propelled by hydrogen.  To access the FREE content found on The TechMobility Show podcast, click here.

The Truth About Lithium; Colorado River Update; Automaker Subscriptions Fail to Gain Traction

May 24, 2022 12:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MB

What does the exponential increase in the demand for lithium mean for the EV industry?  The answers may surprise you;  Will climate migration be a thing?  we peek in on how the Colorado River is doing and what that could mean for millions of people;  Would you pay a monthly fee for heated seats in your next vehicle?  Automakers are getting pushback from consumers in their latest quest to create new recurring revenue streams from increasingly sophisticated motor vehicles. 

🔒 EVs Shift to High Voltage; Rural Equity & Mobility; Landmine or Goldmine - 100,000 mile car

May 17, 2022 12:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MB

Subscriber-only episode EV manufacturers are moving to high voltage systems to improve vehicle performance; One rural transit agency's efforts to improve rural equity when it comes to mobility; and landmine or goldmine - market conditions are pushing new car dealers to offer high mileage vehicles for sale on their own used car lots.  To access the FREE content found on The TechMobility Show podcast, click here.

REVIEW: 2022 Subaru Outback; The Importance of Proper Vehicle Maintenance; Here Comes 6G!

May 17, 2022 12:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MB

Ken reviews the current offering of the vehicle that saved Subaru back in the 1990's - the Outback crossover; Why proper vehicle maintenance is important, even with today's sophisticated vehicles; and even though 5G is just now being released into the wild across the country, industry leaders, engineers and designers are already talking about 6G - we discuss.  HAPPY NEW YEAR! Change is coming to the RoadWorthy Drive Podcast in the new year and we couldn't be MORE excited! Be sure to WATCH T...

🔒 REVIEW: 2022 Subaru Outback; The Importance of Proper Vehicle Maintenance; Here Comes 6G!

May 17, 2022 12:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MB

Subscriber-only episode Ken reviews the current offering of the vehicle that saved Subaru back in the 1990's - the Outback crossover; Why proper vehicle maintenance is important, even with today's sophisticated vehicles; and even though 5G is just now being released into the wild across the country, industry leaders, engineers and designers are already talking about 6G - we discuss.  To access the FREE content found on The TechMobility Show podcast, click here.

EVs Shift to High Voltage; Rural Equity & Mobility; Landmine or Goldmine - 100,000 mile car

May 17, 2022 12:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MB

EV manufacturers are moving to high voltage systems to improve vehicle performance; One rural transit agency's efforts to improve rural equity when it comes to mobility; and landmine or goldmine - market conditions are pushing new car dealers to offer high mileage vehicles for sale on their own used car lots.  HAPPY NEW YEAR! Change is coming to the RoadWorthy Drive Podcast in the new year and we couldn't be MORE excited! Be sure to WATCH THIS SPACE for more information as it unfolds...

FIRST LOOK: 2023 Kia Sportage; 600+ Miles on a Single Charge; 14 people, 3 bedrooms; No More Steel High Rise Buildings

May 10, 2022 13:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MB

During this program,  Ken shares his first impressions behind the wheel of the all new Kia Sportage CUV;   We explore an EV that was documented to travel over 600 miles on a single charge - with range left over!; 14 people, 3 bedrooms - Is this Affordable Living; No more steel buildings - we consider alternative materials currently being used for high rise buildings.  HAPPY NEW YEAR! Change is coming to the RoadWorthy Drive Podcast in the new year and we couldn't be MORE excited! Be sure to...

REVIEW: 2022 Audi A3 sedan; Introducing Bird Bot; EV Trucks Cheaper Than Diesel

May 10, 2022 13:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MB

Ken is reintroduced to the Audi A3 - his impressions on the updated sedan; We discuss what an Ostrich and a robot have in common, and more importantly, what the robot is learning from the two-legged flightless bird; and when the Department of Energy estimates that EV trucks will be cheaper than diesel-powered ones. 

🔒 FIRST LOOK: 2023 Kia Sportage; 600+ Miles on a Single Charge; 14 people, 3 bedrooms; No More Steel High Rise Buildings

May 10, 2022 13:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MB

Subscriber-only episode During this program,  Ken shares his first impressions behind the wheel of the all new Kia Sportage CUV;   We explore an EV that was documented to travel over 600 miles on a single charge - with range left over!; 14 people, 3 bedrooms - Is this Affordable Living; No more steel buildings - we consider alternative materials currently being used for high rise buildings.  To access the FREE content found on The TechMobility Show podcast, click here.

REVIEW: 2022 Audi A3 sedan; Introducing Bird Bot; EV Trucks Cheaper Than Diesel

May 10, 2022 13:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MB

Ken is reintroduced to the Audi A3 - his impressions on the updated sedan; We discuss what an Ostrich and a robot have in common, and more importantly, what the robot is learning from the two-legged flightless bird; and when the Department of Energy estimates that EV trucks will be cheaper than diesel-powered ones.  HAPPY NEW YEAR! Change is coming to the RoadWorthy Drive Podcast in the new year and we couldn't be MORE excited! Be sure to WATCH THIS SPACE for more information as it unfolds....

🔒 REVIEW: 2022 Audi A3 sedan; Introducing Bird Bot; EV Trucks Cheaper Than Diesel

May 10, 2022 13:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MB

Subscriber-only episode Ken is reintroduced to the Audi A3 - his impressions on the updated sedan; We discuss what an Ostrich and a robot have in common, and more importantly, what the robot is learning from the two-legged flightless bird; and when the Department of Energy estimates that EV trucks will be cheaper than diesel-powered ones.  To access the FREE content found on The TechMobility Show podcast, click here.

🔒 2022 Genesis G70 sedan review; Top Rated Motorcycle Insurance Companies; From Coal Power to Nuclear Power

April 26, 2022 04:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MB

Subscriber-only episode During this episode, the 2022  Genesis G70 sedan is reviewed; we run down the list of top rated motorcycle insurance companies; and from coal plants to nuclear plants, US utilities want to adopt nuclear power generation on a smaller scale - what could go wrong?  To access the FREE content found on The TechMobility Show podcast, click here.

2022 Genesis G70 sedan review; Top Rated Motorcycle Insurance Companies; From Coal Power to Nuclear Power

April 26, 2022 04:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MB

During this episode, the 2022  Genesis G70 sedan is reviewed; we run down the list of top rated motorcycle insurance companies; and from coal plants to nuclear plants, US utilities want to adopt nuclear power generation on a smaller scale - what could go wrong?  HAPPY NEW YEAR! Change is coming to the RoadWorthy Drive Podcast in the new year and we couldn't be MORE excited! Be sure to WATCH THIS SPACE for more information as it unfolds...

🔒 Auto Insurance Confusion; Trucking's Role in Preventing Human Trafficking; From Beef Fat to Jet Aircraft

April 26, 2022 03:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MB

Subscriber-only episode A recent study by Forbes Advisor shows that a number of American motorists are uncertain at best and just plain wrong at the worst when it comes to understanding the type and levels of automotive insurance that they carry; We discuss how the trucking industry can play an important role in combating human trafficking; and from beef fat to aircraft - organic ways to reduce carbon emissions.  To access the FREE content found on The TechMobility Show podcast, click here.

Auto Insurance Confusion; Trucking's Role in Preventing Human Trafficking; From Beef Fat to Jet Aircraft

April 26, 2022 03:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MB

A recent study by Forbes Advisor shows that a number of American motorists are uncertain at best and just plain wrong at the worst when it comes to understanding the type and levels of automotive insurance that they carry; We discuss how the trucking industry can play an important role in combating human trafficking; and from beef fat to aircraft - organic ways to reduce carbon emissions.  HAPPY NEW YEAR! Change is coming to the RoadWorthy Drive Podcast in the new year and we couldn't be MO...

Safer, More Affordable EVs; State Regulators & EV Adoption Trends; Better Used Car Deals

April 19, 2022 12:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MB

During this program, Ken and Chase dig deeper into the ways automakers are working to make EVs less expensive to purchase; how state regulators will impact the growth of the EV industry; and how dealers and automobile manufacturers are improving the ownership experience for older used cars.  HAPPY NEW YEAR! Change is coming to the RoadWorthy Drive Podcast in the new year and we couldn't be MORE excited! Be sure to WATCH THIS SPACE for more information as it unfolds...

Ford F-150 Tremor review; Ordering from the Factory; IIHS Top Rated SUVs

April 19, 2022 12:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MB

The new Ford F-150 Tremor pickup truck is reviewed;  How ordering from the factory is a win-win-win; and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety releases its list of Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick Plus small SUVs for 2022 HAPPY NEW YEAR! Change is coming to the RoadWorthy Drive Podcast in the new year and we couldn't be MORE excited! Be sure to WATCH THIS SPACE for more information as it unfolds...

🔒 Safer, More Affordable EVs; State Regulators & EV Adoption Trends; Better Used Car Deals

April 19, 2022 12:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MB

Subscriber-only episode During this program, Ken and Chase dig deeper into the ways automakers are working to make EVs less expensive to purchase; how state regulators will impact the growth of the EV industry; and how dealers and automobile manufacturers are improving the ownership experience for older used cars.  To access the FREE content found on The TechMobility Show podcast, click here.

🔒 Ford F-150 Tremor review; Ordering from the Factory; IIHS Top Rated SUVs

April 19, 2022 12:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MB

Subscriber-only episode The new Ford F-150 Tremor pickup truck is reviewed;  How ordering from the factory is a win-win-win; and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety releases its list of Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick Plus small SUVs for 2022 To access the FREE content found on The TechMobility Show podcast, click here.

🔒 2022 GMC Yukon AT4 SUV review; MIT Spin-Off Goes Deep to Fight Climate Change; Insurers Step up to Stop Distracted Commercial Drivers

April 12, 2022 12:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MB

Subscriber-only episode GMC has expanded its capable AT4 sub-brand with the introduction of the Yukon AT4, we take one for a spin; an MIT spin-off attempts to tap the benefits of geothermal energy deep in the Earth; Despite the sizable penalties that can be leveled against commercial truck drivers and their companies by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, insurance companies are stepping into breach to reduce the instances of distracted commercial drivers.  To access the FREE ...

2022 GMC Yukon AT4 SUV review; MIT Spin-Off Goes Deep to Fight Climate Change; Insurers Step up to Stop Distracted Commercial Drivers

April 12, 2022 12:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MB

GMC has expanded its capable AT4 sub-brand with the introduction of the Yukon AT4, we take one for a spin; an MIT spin-off attempts to tap the benefits of geothermal energy deep in the Earth; Despite the sizable penalties that can be leveled against commercial truck drivers and their companies by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, insurance companies are stepping into breach to reduce the instances of distracted commercial drivers.  HAPPY NEW YEAR! Change is coming to the Road...

🔒 Cargo Robots; Hyliion's Hydrogen-Powered Trucks; Connected Cars & Cloud Services

April 12, 2022 12:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MB

Subscriber-only episode Do you need a cargo robot?  We take a look at the Gitamini; Powertrain maker Hyliion explains why hydrogen is the way of the future for big rigs;  automotive system designers tackle the challenges of developing applications for car-to-cloud services - and what that means for your transportation experience.  To access the FREE content found on The TechMobility Show podcast, click here.

Cargo Robots; Hyliion's Hydrogen-Powered Trucks; Connected Cars & Cloud Services

April 12, 2022 12:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MB

Do you need a cargo robot?  We take a look at the Gitamini; Powertrain maker Hyliion explains why hydrogen is the way of the future for big rigs;  automotive system designers tackle the challenges of developing applications for car-to-cloud services - and what that means for your transportation experience.  HAPPY NEW YEAR! Change is coming to the RoadWorthy Drive Podcast in the new year and we couldn't be MORE excited! Be sure to WATCH THIS SPACE for more information as it unfolds...

🔒 FIRST LOOK: Mazda CX-50; Can the Oceans Fight Climate Change; Big Rigs & Cybercrime; 5G & Air Safety

April 05, 2022 12:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MB

Subscriber-only episode We start this podcast with a FIRST LOOK at the all-new 2023 Mazda CX-50 crossover SUV; Can Oceans Help Fight Climate Change; Are Big Rigs Vulnerable to Cybercriminals; and 5G & Air Safety - the Facts To access the FREE content found on The TechMobility Show podcast, click here.

🔒 2022 Kia Stinger GT-Line review; EV Batteries as Backup Power; Hydraulic Hybrid Helicopter Takes Flight

April 05, 2022 12:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MB

Subscriber-only episode During this episode, we review the performance-oriented Kia Stinger sedan; discuss the ways that spent EV batteries are being repurposed as backup stationary power; and review how one company is reimagining the heavy lift capabilities of a drone - without electric batteries.  To access the FREE content found on The TechMobility Show podcast, click here.

2022 Kia Stinger GT-Line review; EV Batteries as Backup Power; Hydraulic Hybrid Helicopter Takes Flight

April 05, 2022 12:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MB

During this episode, we review the performance-oriented Kia Stinger sedan; discuss the ways that spent EV batteries are being repurposed as backup stationary power; and review how one company is reimagining the heavy lift capabilities of a drone - without electric batteries.  HAPPY NEW YEAR! Change is coming to the RoadWorthy Drive Podcast in the new year and we couldn't be MORE excited! Be sure to WATCH THIS SPACE for more information as it unfolds...

FIRST LOOK: Mazda CX-50; Can the Oceans Fight Climate Change; Big Rigs & Cybercrime; 5G & Air Safety

April 05, 2022 12:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MB

We start this podcast with a FIRST LOOK at the all-new 2023 Mazda CX-50 crossover SUV; Can Oceans Help Fight Climate Change; Are Big Rigs Vulnerable to Cybercriminals; and 5G & Air Safety - the Facts HAPPY NEW YEAR! Change is coming to the RoadWorthy Drive Podcast in the new year and we couldn't be MORE excited! Be sure to WATCH THIS SPACE for more information as it unfolds...

🔒 2022 Volkswagen Taos review; Neighborhood vs Interstate; Stellantis Turns on the (Electric) Power

March 24, 2022 22:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MB

Subscriber-only episode During this episode, I spend some quality time with the all new Volkswagen Taos SUV; a conversation about neighborhoods vs Interstate highways have some communities rethinking transportation; and Stellantis turns on the (electric) power in its quest to remain competitive in a quickly evolving marketplace.  Is it too little, too late?  To access the FREE content found on The TechMobility Show podcast, click here.

2022 Volkswagen Taos review; Neighborhood vs Interstate; Stellantis Turns on the (Electric) Power

March 24, 2022 22:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MB

During this episode, I spend some quality time with the all new Volkswagen Taos SUV; a conversation about neighborhoods vs Interstate highways have some communities rethinking transportation; and Stellantis turns on the (electric) power in its quest to remain competitive in a quickly evolving marketplace.  Is it too little, too late?  HAPPY NEW YEAR! Change is coming to the RoadWorthy Drive Podcast in the new year and we couldn't be MORE excited! Be sure to WATCH THIS SPACE for more informa...

Dude, Where's the Clutch; The Future of Urban Air Mobility; One Minus One Makes Two at Ford

March 24, 2022 22:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MB

During this episode, we discuss the past, present and future of the manual transmission that used to be found a variety of passenger cars, trucks and SUVs; we take a look at why Miami has become "ground zero" for urban air mobility; and one minus one equals two - the Ford Motor Company separates its EV business from its traditional internal combustion business.  Guess which one has a bright future?  HAPPY NEW YEAR! Change is coming to the RoadWorthy Drive Podcast in the new year and we coul...

🔒 Dude, Where's the Clutch; The Future of Urban Air Mobility; One Minus One Makes Two at Ford

March 24, 2022 22:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MB

Subscriber-only episode During this episode, we discuss the past, present and future of the manual transmission that used to be found a variety of passenger cars, trucks and SUVs; we take a look at why Miami has become "ground zero" for urban air mobility; and one minus one equals two - the Ford Motor Company separates its EV business from its traditional internal combustion business.  Guess which one has a bright future?  To access the FREE content found on The TechMobility Show podcast, ...

🔒 2022 Honda Passport TrailSport review; Porsche EV sets charging record; How NASA maintains aging equipment

March 15, 2022 14:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MB

Subscriber-only episode Honda has resurrected the Passport nameplate on a new crossover SUV slotted between the pilot and the CR-V.  Updated for 2022, it adds a more aggressive model called the TrailSport.  A Porsche EV has earned a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records by completing the shortest charging time to drive from Los Angeles to New York City.  NASA is tops when it comes to extending the life of critical mission heavy equipment at its base in Florida.  Learn how the pros do i...

2022 Honda Passport TrailSport review; Porsche EV sets charging record; How NASA maintains aging equipment

March 15, 2022 14:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MB

Honda has resurrected the Passport nameplate on a new crossover SUV slotted between the pilot and the CR-V.  Updated for 2022, it adds a more aggressive model called the TrailSport.  A Porsche EV has earned a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records by completing the shortest charging time to drive from Los Angeles to New York City.  NASA is tops when it comes to extending the life of critical mission heavy equipment at its base in Florida.  Learn how the pros do it.  HAPPY NEW YEAR! Chan...

2022 Honda Passport TrailSport review; Porsche EV sets charging record; How NASA maintains aging equipment

March 15, 2022 14:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MB

Honda has resurrected the Passport nameplate on a new crossover SUV slotted between the pilot and the CR-V.  Updated for 2022, it adds a more aggressive model called the TrailSport.  A Porsche EV has earned a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records by completing the shortest charging time to drive from Los Angeles to New York City.  NASA is tops when it comes to extending the life of critical mission heavy equipment at its base in Florida.  Learn how the pros do it. 

Why Oil Prices Continue to Rise; The Zero-Trust Approach to Cyberrisk; A Trucking Paradox

March 15, 2022 13:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MB

There is a simple reason for why the continued rise in crude oil prices seems to be going against economic norms; the evolving approach to better protect your data; and a trucking paradox - more trucks, worse roads.  HAPPY NEW YEAR! Change is coming to the RoadWorthy Drive Podcast in the new year and we couldn't be MORE excited! Be sure to WATCH THIS SPACE for more information as it unfolds...

🔒 Why Oil Prices Continue to Rise; The Zero-Trust Approach to Cyberrisk; A Trucking Paradox

March 15, 2022 13:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MB

Subscriber-only episode There is a simple reason for why the continued rise in crude oil prices seems to be going against economic norms; the evolving approach to better protect your data; and a trucking paradox - more trucks, worse roads.  To access the FREE content found on The TechMobility Show podcast, click here.

🔒 2022 Lexus ES AWD sedan review; Battery Swapping on the Rise; Why Car Dealerships Don't Want Your Cash

March 08, 2022 14:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MB

Subscriber-only episode During this episode, the 2022 Lexus ES AWD sedan is reviewed; why battery swapping is growing in popularity for EVs; and Why car dealerships don't want your cash.  To access the FREE content found on The TechMobility Show podcast, click here.

2022 Lexus ES AWD sedan review; Battery Swapping on the Rise; Why Car Dealerships Don't Want Your Cash

March 08, 2022 14:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MB

During this episode, the 2022 Lexus ES AWD sedan is reviewed; why battery swapping is growing in popularity for EVs; and Why car dealerships don't want your cash.  HAPPY NEW YEAR! Change is coming to the RoadWorthy Drive Podcast in the new year and we couldn't be MORE excited! Be sure to WATCH THIS SPACE for more information as it unfolds...

2022 Lexus ES AWD sedan review; Battery Swapping on the Rise; Why Car Dealerships Don't Want Your Cash

March 08, 2022 14:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MB

During this episode, the 2022 Lexus ES AWD sedan is reviewed; why battery swapping is growing in popularity for EVs; and Why car dealerships don't want your cash. 

🔒 E85 Bad for the Environment; Most Dangerous Cities in America; Producing Your Own Power

March 08, 2022 14:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MB

Subscriber-only episode A recent study by the National Academy of Sciences suggests that the production of ethanol to make E85 fuel is actually dirtier than regular gasoline - we investigate.  Real Estate data firm NeighborhoodScout has released a study identifying the most dangerous cities in America - its not where you think!  And finally, extreme weather conditions have led an increasing number of Americans to seek alternatives to the electric grid.  To access the FREE content found on ...

E85 Bad for the Environment; Most Dangerous Cities in America; Producing Your Own Power

March 08, 2022 14:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MB

A recent study by the National Academy of Sciences suggests that the production of ethanol to make E85 fuel is actually dirtier than regular gasoline - we investigate.  Real Estate data firm NeighborhoodScout has released a study identifying the most dangerous cities in America - its not where you think!  And finally, extreme weather conditions have led an increasing number of Americans to seek alternatives to the electric grid.  HAPPY NEW YEAR! Change is coming to the RoadWorthy Drive Podc...

🔒 2022 Mazda CX-5 SUV review; A Cow Manure Gold Rush; Black Ski Groups Promote Inclusion

March 01, 2022 14:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MB

Subscriber-only episode We review the Mazda CX-5 crossover SUV; Why cow manure is the basis for the new "gold rush" in California - to the delight of dairy farmers; and we talk about the National Brotherhood of Skiers, a black group working to promote inclusion in the ski industry for all.  To access the FREE content found on The TechMobility Show podcast, click here.

Why Frackers Ain't Pumping Oil; Consumer Reports Owner Satisfaction Ratings; Racing into the Future - Formula E

March 01, 2022 14:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MB

Even as the markets flirt with $100/bbl crude oil, the nation's shale oil industry is not uniformly ramping up production to take advantage of the higher prices.  Does automotive reliability translate into owner happiness and satisfaction?  We discuss the Consumer Reports' 2022 Owner Satisfaction Ratings.  What will the future of Formula 1 racing look like?  Perhaps a lot like Formula E - electric powered Formula 1 cars with a twist. 

Why Frackers Ain't Pumping Oil; Consumer Reports Owner Satisfaction Ratings; Racing into the Future - Formula E

March 01, 2022 14:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MB

Even as the markets flirt with $100/bbl crude oil, the nation's shale oil industry is not uniformly ramping up production to take advantage of the higher prices.  Does automotive reliability translate into owner happiness and satisfaction?  We discuss the Consumer Reports' 2022 Owner Satisfaction Ratings.  What will the future of Formula 1 racing look like?  Perhaps a lot like Formula E - electric powered Formula 1 cars with a twist.  HAPPY NEW YEAR! Change is coming to the RoadWorthy Drive...

2022 Mazda CX-5 SUV review; A Cow Manure Gold Rush; Black Ski Groups Promote Inclusion

March 01, 2022 14:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MB

We review the Mazda CX-5 crossover SUV; Why cow manure is the basis for the new "gold rush" in California - to the delight of dairy farmers; and we talk about the National Brotherhood of Skiers, a black group working to promote inclusion in the ski industry for all. 

2022 Mazda CX-5 SUV review; A Cow Manure Gold Rush; Black Ski Groups Promote Inclusion

March 01, 2022 14:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MB

We review the Mazda CX-5 crossover SUV; Why cow manure is the basis for the new "gold rush" in California - to the delight of dairy farmers; and we talk about the National Brotherhood of Skiers, a black group working to promote inclusion in the ski industry for all.  HAPPY NEW YEAR! Change is coming to the RoadWorthy Drive Podcast in the new year and we couldn't be MORE excited! Be sure to WATCH THIS SPACE for more information as it unfolds...

🔒 Why Frackers Ain't Pumping Oil; Consumer Reports Owner Satisfaction Ratings; Racing into the Future - Formula E

March 01, 2022 14:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MB

Subscriber-only episode Even as the markets flirt with $100/bbl crude oil, the nation's shale oil industry is not uniformly ramping up production to take advantage of the higher prices.  Does automotive reliability translate into owner happiness and satisfaction?  We discuss the Consumer Reports' 2022 Owner Satisfaction Ratings.  What will the future of Formula 1 racing look like?  Perhaps a lot like Formula E - electric powered Formula 1 cars with a twist.  To access the FREE content foun...

The Drive to V2X; the Powerful Quark; 1200 Year Drought

February 22, 2022 13:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MB

During this program, the drive to adopt V2X (vehicle to everything) connectivity is explored; how an electric motor the size of an energy drink can can aggressively propel a hyperperformance car; and how the worst drought in 1200 will impact what you can eat this spring.  HAPPY NEW YEAR! Change is coming to the RoadWorthy Drive Podcast in the new year and we couldn't be MORE excited! Be sure to WATCH THIS SPACE for more information as it unfolds...