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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
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25 Episodes of this Podcast:
150 MPG with AFS Trinity’s PHEV Technology
Published: 2008-01-24 19:26:35Prior to the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), one news story getting a lot of traction was the conversion of a Saturn Hybrid into a Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) capable of 150 miles per gallon. So I was quite excited to speak with Don Bender, chief technology officer for AFS Trinity, the [...]
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Cadillac Provoq’s a Response at NAIAS
Published: 2008-01-23 19:15:24During the North American International Auto Show, (NAIAS), I spoke with Clay Dean, global design director for Cadillac about the Provoq, the luxury SUV concept based on the Volt E-flex platform, unveiled at CES. Tags: Cadillac, CES, Clay Dean, E-Flex, NAIAS, North American International Auto Show, Volt
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NAIAS: Ford’s Explorer America with EcoBoost
Published: 2008-01-22 23:45:58Another exciting discovery at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) was Ford’s EcoBoost platform and the unveiling of their Explorer America concept. Dan Kapp, Ford’s Director of Powertrain Research, introduces me to this next-gen SUV and it’s performance enhancing technologies that will boost power and increase mileage while also reducing harmful emissions. Paul [...]
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GM’s Chairman Rick Wagner Meets with Bloggers at NAIAS
Published: 2008-01-18 19:28:06In an hour sit down with online journalists during the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), GM’s Chairman Rick Wagner answered questions on several topics from the joint partnership announcement the day before with Coskata, to Tata Motor’s Nano, recently unveiled for the Indian auto market. Participating int he breakfast meeting were journalists including [...]
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GM Partners with Ethanol Producer Coskata
Published: 2008-01-17 19:24:10During the North American International Auto Show, (NAIAS) one of the most important announcements I heard was made by GM Chairman Rick Wagoner, who announced a partnership with Coskata, a Warrensville, IL, biology-based ethanol producer. The company uses proprietary microorganisms and patented bioreactor designs to turn biomass, municipal solid waste and other carbonaceous material [...]
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GM’s Bob Lutz Holds Court at NAIAS
Published: 2008-01-14 19:59:54During the North American International Auto Show, (NAIAS) GM’s Vice Chairman Bob Lutz joined a roundtable discussion with a group of online journalists including (but not limited to) Brian Dooley at HummerGuy.net, Lyle Dennis of GM-Volt.com, Joe LaMuraglia-Gaywheels.com, Vincent Nguyen at Slashgear.com, Paul Stamatiou, Gear Diary’s David Goodspeed, Hybridcarblog’s Chad Snyder, Hank Green of Ecogeek.org, [...]
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GM’s Rick Wagoner at CES
Published: 2008-01-12 02:50:05During CES, GM’s Chairman Rick Wagoner spoke with a group of bloggers and journalists. Tags: CES, GM, Rick Wagoner
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GM Provoq’s Audience at CES
Published: 2008-01-09 14:28:02During the keynote address at CES, GM Chairman Rick Wagoner unveiled the company’s newest fuel-cell concept vehicle on the E-Flex platform and the first vehicle introduction ever at CES, the Cadillac Provoq. Featuring GM’s fifth generation fuel cell technology, the Provoq includes a solar roof-top panel to power onboard accessories, an active front grille with [...]
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Biodiesel: Out of the FOG (Fat’s Oils, Greases)
Published: 2008-01-03 21:43:32During the first annual Renewable LA, a day long “consumption-lite” eco fest celebrating renewable energy and transportation, Joe Gershen, Board Member, Green Depot sustainable energy organization, gave a presentation on the many benefits of Biodiesel. Tags: biodiesel, Green Depot, Joe Gershen, Renewable LA, Joe Gershen
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Hollywood Goes Green: Centron Energy
Published: 2007-12-31 18:39:05Ron Likis heads up Centron Energy Corporation, a Wisconsin alternative energy company that has created a fuel additive that after 300 million of miles of testing, has been CARB approved and EPA recognized to decrease emissions and increase mileage in gasoline, ethanol, or diesel engines. I spoke with him about his company’s creation during [...]
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