During the last several years, new advancements in safety, fuel efficiency, alternative fuels, and technology have transformed the automotive industry and the vehicles we drive. Each week, join PodTech's Matt Kelly for in-depth conversations with the leaders and innovators helping transform this landscape, as they discuss the technologies the're developing to wean Americans off foreign oil, reduce pollution, help slow global warming, and develop vehicles and roadways that are safer for drivers and passengers. PodTech Los Angeles bureau chief Matt Kelly has been an auto buff since the age of 4, starting when he backed the family car out of the driveway into oncoming traffic, to his parents surprise and dismay. An avid antique and classic car enthusiast and a member of the Miata Club of Southern California, Matt currently lives in Hollywood, where he has a large Matchbox and Hot Wheels collection. For story tips, contact Matt Kelly at mattk@podtech.net