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2021 Mazda CX-30 Comes Packed With Technology

05-04-21 Tech Talk

~ Recorded Live from KOWS FM 92.5 ~

Whether it was the abundant technology that surrounded Tech Talk host Rick DeMeis in the 2021 Mazda CX-30 Premium Plus subcompact crossover or that his spouse enjoyed the quiet comfort she experienced in the vehicle as he drove, there were plenty of good things to be said about the small, all-wheel drive utility vehicle in this week’s episode. All things considered, it sounds like quite a bargain at under $36K. Listen in, let us know if you agree.
There also is news in this week’s podcast of a study that identifies which vehicle colors most affect value. You’ll be surprised. Then there’s an update on the NASA contract kerfuffle over who gets to build the next Lunar Lander. That’s followed by technology news briefs from around the world that feature a driverless taxi in China, a classic three-wheel vehicle roll out in Spain, and a camel-inspired material being developed at MIT in Cambridge, MA that cools very efficiently. So stay tuned and don’t miss any of it.

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2021 Mazda CX-30 Premium Plus AWD

photos courtesy of Mazda Media

As Driven:

Skyactiv-G 2.5 Turbo engine
- 250 horsepower at 5,000 rpm (93 Octane)
- 227 horsepower at 5,000 rpm (87 Octane)
- 320 lb-ft of torque at 2,500 rpm (93 Octane)
- 310 lb-ft of torque at 2,000 rpm (87 Octane)
All-Wheel Drive w/ Off-Road Traction Assist
6-speed Automatic Transmission w/ Manual Shift Mode & Sport Mode
Windshield-projected Active Driving Display
Adaptive Front Lighting System
360° View Monitor
Smart City Brake Support Forward & Reverse
Rear Cross-Traffic Braking
Traffic Jam Assist
Blind Spot Monitoring w/ Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
Lane Departure Warning w/ Lane-Keep Assist
High Beam Control
Traffic Sign Recognition
Leather Seats
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel & Shift Knob
18-inch Black Aluminum Alloy Wheels
Gloss Black Door Mirrors
Frameless Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
LED Signature Illumination Headlights & Taillights
Aluminum Roof Rails
Chrome Interior Accents
Apple CarPlay™ & Android Auto™
Bose® 12-Speaker Premium Audio
Heated Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel W Paddle Shifters
Navigation
Power Moonroof
Power Liftgate

“The combination of the turbo engine and standard i-Activ all-wheel drive system with off-road traction assist help expand the capabilities of the CX-30 to offer fans the freedom to explore life in style, from the city to the outdoors.” ~ Mazda Media

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Infiniti Q50 Red Sport 400 Rekindles Muscle Car Memories

04-27-21 Tech Talk

~ Recorded Live from KOWS FM 92.5 ~

Having lived through the height of the Muscle Car Era, Tech Talk host Rick DeMeis knows well not to bestow the term muscle car on just any hepped-up show car coming down the pike. So, when he says the 2021 Infiniti Q50 Red Sport 400 AWD “sounds like a muscle car,” it either is a bonafide muscle car or it’s doing a spot on impersonation of one. Listen in as he explains his exciting adventures in this full-on performance sport sedan.
Also, speaking of muscle car attributions, there’s news in this week’s podcast of a new version of the Mustang Mach E.
Want more? There’s a payload of space news from around the globe and then news briefs on a robotic weeding system and a non-surgical way to recharge implant batteries.

2021 Infiniti Q50 Red Sport 400 AWD

photos courtesy of Infiniti Media

As Driven:

3.0-liter V6 twin-turbo engine
400 hp; 350 lb-ft of Torque
7-speed Automatic Transmission w/ Adaptive Shift Control
Manual Shift Mode w/ Downshift Rev Matching
RED SPORT 400 Paddle Shifters
Intelligent All-Wheel Drive
19-inch Aluminum-Alloy Sport Wheels
All-Season Performance Run-Flat Tires
19 City / 26 Hwy / 22 Combined EPA Fuel Economy Rating
Semi-Aniline Quilted Leather-Appointed Sport Seats w/ Red Contrast Stitching
Unique Dark Chrome Interior Accents
Dual Display System w/ 8-inch Upper & 7-inch Lower Displays
Bose Performance Series Audio System w/ 16 Speakers
CD Player
$57,850 Base MSRP
$62,000+ as driven incl. destination fees

“Exclusive to the RED SPORT 400’s engine, an extra water pump to aid in cooling and an optical turbine speed sensor are added, the latter of which allows for the twin-turbochargers to perform at up to 240,000 rpm – higher than ever before for a V6 engine.” ~ Infiniti Media

Automotive News:

Orders Open For All-New Mustang Mach E GT EV

The Ford Mustang Mach-E GT will be available early fall 2021.
photo courtesy of Ford Media

Musk Minute:

Blue Origin Files Complaint On SpaceX Starship Selection For Moon Lander

Dynetics Protests NASA Award

Chinese Space Company Announces Sub-Orbital Passenger Flight Concept

More Tech News:

NASA Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Keeps Flying

Third Generation Autonomous Robot Zaps Weeds, Boosts Crop Yields

Medical Implant Batteries To Be Charged Wirelessly