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Tech Talk on RPM: RAV4 Hybrid Proves Surefooted

11-05-19 Tech Talk ~ Recorded Live from KOWS FM 92.5 ~ A new version of an old friend showed up in the driveway of Tech Talk commentator Rick DeMeis looking a lot like the familiar RAV4 compact crossover but bearing better fuel economy tidings by virtue of its hybrid powertrain. Evidence the blue swatch beneath the automaker's front emblem as a sure sign that this ute is going green. There are also vehicle depreciation data and spaceship abort tests to sort out as well as a sensor glove for prosthetics and space selfies for would-be astronauts. Tech Talk is a…

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Innovative Features Found On GMC Sierra Pickups

GMC Reps Showcase 1500 & 2500 Models at NEMPA https://youtu.be/r-W_4Fk4LSw GMC Northeast Communications Manager Iman Jefferson, as well as GMC Vehicle Performance Engineer Jim Holtgreven join RPM News Weekly anchor Rich Taber at the New England Motor Press Association headquarters in Middleboro, MA for an informative discussion about the GMC Sierra pickup truck. Highlights include the vehicle's growth in the marketplace led by AT4 and Denali models, the available 30K+ towing capacity and the wealth of innovative features now offered such as the CarbonPro Bed, Transparent Trailer rearview imaging and MultiPro Tailgate.

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Tech Talk on RPM: CA Fires to Roman Fountains

10-29-19 Tech Talk ~ Recorded Live from KOWS FM 92.5 ~ The California fires provide the backdrop for opening this week's episode of Tech Talk where host Rick DeMeis offers some technical insights into the airborne equipment used to fight the conflagration.The discussion evolves into a full blown roundup of topics including a GMC presentation on the new Sierra AT4 pickup, the Hyundai HDC-6 Neptune Fuel Cell Concept commercial vehicle, the MINI Cooper Electric, Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Day, the SpaceX Starship moon mission, the Exodus Astro Clipper spaceplane, and ultimately an observation on how to use the free Water…

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RPM News Podcast: Happy Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Day!

In this episode, RPM News Weekly Podcasters, Peter Ciani and Rich Taber discuss the celebration of National Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Day which took place on October 8th (10/08). RPM New Weekly Podcast 10/11/2019 That specific date was chosen to reference the atomic weight of hydrogen (1.008). The special day launched four years ago on October 8, 2015 and annually has been officially recognized by both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. The topic opens up a discussion about the handful of Fuel Cell vehicles that exist in the U.S. automobile market including vehicles from Hyundai (Tucson and NEXO),…

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Adventure Awaits In The Honda Passport

https://youtu.be/HkmIHnj02Bw Find Your Adventure in the 2019 Honda Passport Nestled between the popular CR-V and the 8-passenger Pilot in Honda’s SUV pecking order, the mid-size 2019 Passport comes back after a 17-year hiatus as a completely new sport utility vehicle. Aiming to convert mid-size crossover fans from other brands with its family-friendly yet adventure-ready disposition, the Passport offers more ground clearance than its Pilot sibling, as well as better approach and departure angles. And although its tight suspension isn’t fazed by bumps and potholes, giving it a very truck-liked ride, the Passport is actually built on a reinforced unibody frame,…

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‘Tech Talk’ on RPM: Lexus UX Hybrid Enjoins the Unexpected

10-01-19 Tech Talk ~ Recorded Live from KOWS FM 92.5 ~ The 2019 Lexus UX Hybrid sharpens Tech Talk point-man Rick DeMeis' appetite for the brand's luxury sport offerings even when they're packed into a fuel efficient sub-compact crossover SUV.Tech Talk is a weekly feature on KOWS 92.5 FM radio Newtopian Dream program hosted by RT Newt. Ride of the Week: 2019 Lexus UX 250h 2019 Lexus UX Hybrid Series-Parallel Gasoline-Electric Hybrid2-liter 4-Cylinder EngineHigh Output Electric-Drive Motor w/ EV Mode181 Total System HorsepowerElectronically Controlled Continuously Variable Transmission24kW Nickel-Metal Hydride Battery Pack41 City / 38 Highway / 39 Combined MPG RatingStart-Stop…

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