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Alfa Romeo Tonale & Mazda CX-90 Bring PHEV To OEMs’ Vocabularies

8-08-23 Tech Talk

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RPM News Weekly fills in for KOWS-FM DJ RT Newt with a PHEV-Times-Two episode of Rick’s Tech Talk this week. Taking center stage are the Alfa Romeo Tonale and the Mazda CX-90; one a sporty premium compact SUV and the other a spacious three-row full-size SUV. Listen in for all the details.
There’s lots more, too, with a report about an iseecars.com study of used car prices, and a new agreement among automakers to expand the EV Charging Network, plus interesting technology features, as always.

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2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale

“We are happy to announce the official EPA electric range of 33 miles and 77 MPGe for the Alfa Romeo Tonale, which will allow many of our customers to drive their daily commutes without tapping the fuel tank. The Alfa Romeo Tonale represents the beginning of our transformation to greater electrification while staying true to the performance characteristics our customers expect from the brand, including a best-in-class 285 horsepower.” ~ Larry Dominique, SVP, head of Alfa Romeo North America

2024 Mazda CX-90 PHEV

“While this is Mazda’s first plug-in hybrid in the U.S., the CX-90 PHEV will maintain the responsiveness, performance, and driving dynamics that define Mazda vehicles. This all-new e-Skyactiv G powertrain, tuned specifically for the North American market, will provide customers with the best of both worlds in terms of performance and efficiency..” ~ Mazda Media

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Other News:

iSeeCars.com Provides Used Car Price Study

Automakers Join Forces For EV Charging Network

Super Heavy Booster Flame Deflector Undergoes Test

NASA Re-Establishes Contact With Voyager 2
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/08/07/nasa-voyager-2-contact-restored/70540999007/

MIT Researchers Create Supercapaciter/Battery From Concrete & Carbon Black

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Hyundai Advances EV Juggernaut With Stylish IONIQ 6 Sedan

06-20-23 Tech Talk

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With the launch of the all-new IONIQ 6 electric sedan, Hyundai has made it crystal clear that they are not tip-toeing into the manufacturing and sale of EVs. For Tech Talk host Rick DeMeis, spending a week with an ultimate red Limited AWD edition of the model confirmed that it is indeed a brave new world that we are entering upon.

As if this were not enough to keep him occupied between episodes, our host also managed to track down news of an Italian automaker’s plan to develop EVs with 500-mile range, and a Boston company’s exhibit at the Paris Air Show that hovers on the frontier of hyperdrive. The cherry on this sundry exploration into the future comes in the form of Paul McCartney’s announcement of a final Beatle song to be accomplished by way of artificial intelligence.

A weekly feature on KOWS 92.5 FM radio Newtopian Dream program hosted by RT Newt.

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2023 Hyundai IONIQ 6

“We always want to connect with customers on an emotional level and with the design of the IONIQ 6 we have created truly one of a kind. The daring streamliner styling combines strong emotional appeal with aerodynamic efficiency to give exceptional range. Inside, we set-out to create a personal studio which offers the mindful space and calm functionality which, we believe, elevates EV design.” ~ SangYup Lee, Executive Vice President and Head of Hyundai Global Design Center

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Other News:

Aehra Targets Production Of Super Efficient EVs For 2026

Paris Air Show Lands Record order for Airbus

Maglev Aero Develops HyperDrive Propulsion

Artificial Intelligence Sits In To Complete Final Beatles Song

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High Efficiency Sienna Hybrid Chases Away Minivan Blues

03-21-23 Tech Talk

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The 2023 Toyota Sienna hybrid minivan strikes a harmonious chord with Tech Talk host Rick DeMeis especially for its convenience, comfort and fuel efficiency. With 7-passenger seating, EPA ratings in the mid-30s and a hybrid system that musters a net 245 horsepower, this is one minivan that travels well. Find out more in this week’s episode.

Also, listen in for an automotive news brief on the top ten used cars with the greatest price drop in recents months, plus other tech news, including the upside of exploring the moon with a new space suit, and the lowdown on the planet Venus being volcanically active.

A weekly feature on KOWS 92.5 FM radio Newtopian Dream program hosted by RT Newt.

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2023 Toyota Sienna Hybrid

“The 2023 Sienna lays down impressive numbers. Its Toyota Hybrid System II delivers 245 total system horsepower and earns the vehicle a manufacturer-estimated 36 combined MPG fuel economy (front-wheel drive).
The Hybrid-exclusive strategy has been a winner for Sienna, which was the top-selling minivan in America for 2021, capturing 35% of the segment. The new-generation Sienna offers the choice in front-wheel drive or Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive, which employs a separate rear electric motor rather than a heavy AWD transfer case and space-robbing driveshaft to the rear wheels. As a result, EPA-estimated combined fuel economy is 35 MPG, nearly matching the 36 combined MPG for front wheel drive.” ~ Toyota Media

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Other News:

iSeeCars.com Study of Declining Used Car Values

Musk Minute: Starship To Make First Orbital Attempt

Exploring The Moon With A New Space Suit

China Breaks Out Biodegradable Glass

Volcanism on Venus Confirmed

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Comfort, Capability & Value Define the Outlander PHEV

02-28-23 Tech Talk

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With a 38-mile all-electric range and a total range of 420 miles, the seven-passenger 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV won’t leave you stranded on long trips from home. Most days, many drivers won’t even need to use up the 38 all-electric miles. Even so, Tech Talk host Rick DeMeis makes the point that this PHEV SUV gives buyers much more than just efficiency. Whether it’s comfort and safety, or convenience and capability, he calls it, “A good value for the money.”

Listen in for more automotive and technology news, including a stop off at New England Motor Press Association headquarters for a visit from the all-new Honda Pilot TrailSport.

A weekly feature on KOWS 92.5 FM radio Newtopian Dream program hosted by RT Newt.

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2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV AWD

“We’re extremely impressed with the sophisticated style and engineering of the new generation 2023 Outlander PHEV, and especially appreciate its significantly greater all-electric and overall driving range. It is a deserving winner of the magazine’s 2023 Family Green Car of the Year™ award.“ ~ Ron Cogan, editor and publisher of Green Car Journal and GreenCarJournal.com

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Mitsubishi Director of Product Planning Nate Berg on the Sporty Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross and the Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) ~ Sept. 26, 2018

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Honda Pilot TrailSport Comes To NEMPA

RPM News Weekly photo illustration - Pilot Trail Sport — Jake Berg from Honda Public Relations provides introductions for recent Honda Pilot event at NEMPA headquarters in Middleboro, MA
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Listener Question On Engine Displacement Answered

China Set To Launch Thousands Of Satellites

Russian Docks Rescue Ship To International Space Station

Artificial Intelligence Cane For The Blind In Development

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Hyundai Kona Electric Gets Valentine’s Day Props

02-14-23 Tech Talk

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Tech Talk host Rick DeMeis makes the 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric Limited his Valentine’s Day crush for Ride of the Week in this week’s episode.

Listen in for more automotive and technology news.

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2023 Hyundai Kona Electric Limited

2023 Hyundai Kona Electric Exterior — *photos courtesy of Hyundai Media*

2023 Hyundai Kona Electric Interior — *photos courtesy of Hyundai Media*

“Hyundai Motor Group plans to introduce 23 Battery Electric Vehicle models and sell 1 million BEV units worldwide by 2025.” ~ Hyundai Media

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Super Heavy Booster Tested

Study Reveals Most Popular Car Colors

North Carolina State Floats Research Idea – 4th Traffic Light” For Autonomous Vehicles

Reliable Robotics Studies Robotic JetTransports For USAF

Solar Edge Conceptualizes Battery Virtual Power Plant

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Interview with Jim Edwards, Product Mgr., Mercedes-Benz EQ Vehicles

Grand Wagoneer & MX-5 Miata RF Drive ROTW Extremes

01-10-23 Tech Talk

~ Recorded Live from KOWS FM 92.5 ~

After a month-long hiatus, Tech Talk host Rick DeMeis jumps back in the saddle to kick off a new year of episodes with the big and small extremes of the Grand Wagoneer and the Mazda MX-5 Miata RF for a double dose of the podcast’s Ride of the Week segment.

Listen in for all the automotive news including a quick tour of the all-new Alfa Romeo Tonale that will arrive in the 2nd quarter of 2023. There’s a couple of spacecraft launch items, too.

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2023 Grand Wagoneer

Exterior photo of Grand Wagoneer in snow

“The Jeep brand is built on more than 80 years of class-leading 4×4 capability, and the new Wagoneer expands that legendary capability to the large SUV segment. To earn the prestigious title of Four Wheeler SUV of the Year for the second year in a row and the 18th time overall is a testament to our core values of delivering Freedom, Adventure, Authenticity and Passion to our Jeep customers, and now our Wagoneer customers, by giving them the capability to truly go anywhere and do anything.” ~ Jim Morrison, senior vice president and head of Jeep Brand North America

2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF

“Well-balanced, lightweight, and outstanding power-to-weight ratio all help make the MX-5 a popular driver’s car. All MX-5 Miata models have a front engine, rear-wheel drive layout, with a Skyactiv-G 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine delivering an inspiring 181 horsepower at 7,000 rpm and 151 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm routed through a six-speed transmission.” ~ Mazda Media

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Starship Launch Date Pending

Alfa Romeo Tonale Introduced To NEMPA

Sony Concept Car Collaboration With Honda On Display At CES

Virgin Orbit Fall Short Of Orbit

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Interview with Jim Edwards, Product Mgr., Mercedes-Benz EQ Vehicles