“Polar Porsche” Tracked Vehicle
Valkyrie Racing’s Project 356 set out to drive a vintage 1956 Porsche 356A across all seven continents, not just as a global endurance challenge, but to raise awareness and funds to combat child trafficking worldwide.
Gas Prices High. EV Sales Higher. Will the Trend Hold?
EV analyst, Loren McDonald, joins the show to dissect the latest trends, ironically starting with the price of gas. We'll delve into how fluctuating prices are accelerating electric vehicle adoption and the critical importance of developing robust home and multifamily charging infrastructure. Loren provides insights into automakers' strategic investments in charging ecosystems and the challenges of public fast charging reliability.
Cleaner Cabin Air in Your VW ID: How to Add a Second Filter
Did you know your VW ID has a built-in slot for a second cabin air filter? With pollen season and wildfire smoke becoming more intense, the standard factory filter just doesn't cut it.
In this episode, we show you exactly how to access the airbox in your frunk area and stack a second Activated Carbon or HEPA filter to keep fine particulate matter (PM 2.5) and bad odors out of your cabin. The best part? No modifications are required! We also cover a crucial coding step for Module 8 to ensure your blower motor doesn't throw any hidden fault codes due to the extra airflow resistance.
Tales From the Beat Episode 137: Christopher Barger
Communicator/Podcaster Christopher Barger discusses with host Ed Garsten coverage of the recent shooting at the White House Correspondents Association dinner, getting the word out as the number of journalists diminish, how to get through partisan noise, legitimacy of the PESO communications strategy and his new podcast.
The Autonomous Driving Dilemma: Humans At The Wheel
Guests Bob Granito and Bill Thau from IVP Research Labs join the show to discuss the intersection of autonomous systems and EVs, sharing insights from comprehensive research studies that reveal surprising findings about stress levels when cars drive autonomously compared to manual driving.
Winter EV Driving: Range and Elevation Lessons From A 20"+ Snow Storm
In this episode of the VWIDTalk Podcast, we analyze real-world data from a mountain ski trip in 20+ inches of snow.
SmartCharging Into The Future
Chris Russo, SmartCharge Clean Energy Program Manager at Con Edison wants to give you money as SmartCharge incentivizes off-peak charging to balance grid demand and make everybody a winner.
These Are The 2026 Best Cars For Families
Why Apartment Dwellers Are Being Left Behind In The EV Transition
Over a third of the US population lives in multifamily housing without charging access. That's a massive EV transition hurdle. So what's the solution?
Talking Ford Mustang At The 2026 Chicago Auto Show
Hey there! The TTAC podcast is dropping early this week due to out-of-office time.
ID.7 Long-Term Review & New €25k ID.Polo EV Details (w/ Battery Life)
In this episode of the VWD Talk Podcast, we sit down with Chris from @batterylife to discuss the full spectrum of Volkswagen's electric future. Chris shares his honest long-term review of the ID.7 after two years of ownership—is it really the "pinnacle" of the MEB platform?
TTAC At The 2026 Detroit Auto Show
The 2026 Detroit Auto Show, formerly known as the North American International Auto Show, was light on vehicle debuts this week -- but there was still plenty to talk about.
QOTD: What Classic Do You Think Will Rise In Value This Year?
Today's TTAC podcast was all about the classic cars that Hagerty thinks will rise in value this year -- though not necessarily for those who intend to flip a car.
Has Consumer Thinking About Electric Vehicles Changed?
Hey there! It's time for the TTAC podcast. This week's is the final one of 2025.
Going Deeper On The Future Of Mobile Service
This week we're talking more about the future of mobile service with Curbee CEO Amit Chandarana.
These Are 2025's Most Reliable Car Brands
Charging Ahead: The Mainstream EV Transition Starts Here
How do you get food retailers to buy into EV charging? Not by measuring success with electrons sold, but cups of coffee. Seriously.
Here's The TTAC Podcast's Spotify Wrapped For 2025
If you use Spotify at all to listen to podcasts and music, you get a Spotify Wrapped near the end of the year.
Wrapped, of course, shows you data on what artists you've listened to the most and that sort of thing.
Scaling EV Charging Infrastructure With A Little Help From AI
Scaling EV charging infrastructure is no easy task. But Marina Hod, Managing Director Americas at Wevo Energy, appears to be ready for the challenge ahead.
Going Deep With The 2027 Kia Telluride
This week we're talking about the 2027 Kia Telluride -- and we do so with Kia's James Bell.
Check Out The Highlights From The 2025 Los Angeles Auto Show
Hey there! I am in the air heading home from LA and you can hear about the 2025 Los Angeles Auto Show on this week's TTAC podcast!
Supercharger Challenges: When NACS May Not Be The Best Fit
Kia EV9 owner and returning guest, Todd George joins the show to talk about the transition from the 2024 model with a CCS port to the 2026 model that now comes standard with a NACS port.
What Happened To All My Car's Buttons?
Is The Small Car Dead?
Hey hey, it's the weekend. Well, almost. But it is time for the TTAC podcast.
Kia EV 9 Lemon! Can A Tesla Model Y Fill Its Shoes?
The Kia is gone as my new Tesla with Full Self Driving (FSD) tries to conquer the means streets of New York.
Why Leno's Law Failed
Today's TTAC podcast goes deep on what Leno's Law is, and why it's failed, at least to this point.
QOTD: What Do You Do To Modify Your Own Car?
We had a fun podcast chat today about car modifications, including surprising things like changing steering-wheel buttons.
What Happens to EVs Without A Tax Credit?
Welcome to this week’s TTAC podcast! This week we’re discussing how the loss of the EV tax credit will affect the market.
Are Car Dealerships Doomed?
It's podcast time again! A day early, because of the holiday. This week we discuss glass cleaner, NASCAR at Atlanta, and whether car dealerships are doomed.
Can Stellantis Be Fixed?
It's podcast time again! This week on the TTAC podcast we talk about exhaust welds, NASCAR fuel strategy, and how to fix Stellantis.
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