Mexico's Boycott Casts A Cloud On Biden's Summit
Is Mexico's attempt to embarrass the United States, its largest trading partner, motivated by rising Chinese influence in the region?
Automotive
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Americans Support Energy Independence, While Biden Dithers and Inflation Soars
American energy independence is critical to a prosperous US economy, national security, and global peace and stability.
Americans View Semiconductor Manufacturing As Critical To National Security
Americans see eye-to-eye on the vital national security issue.
Hyundai Promotes Hydrogen As A Carbon-Free Transportation Alternative
Hydrogen is a key part of Hyundai's vision.
Many Will Enter The Electric Vehicle Race, Some Will Win, Some Will Lose!
Robert Austin introduces a number of promising new entrants who hope to play a significant role in the future electric vehicle market.
All Chevrolet Bolt EVs Recalled Due To Fire Risk! GM Says The Risk Is Low, But The Potential Exists.
Explainer: Electric vehicle fire risk
Auto Demand Continues To Cruise In The Stratosphere
TechnoMetrica's Auto Demand Index remains strong. High demand, low inventory, and an uncertain supply chain situation work against the customer.
A Turning Point In Automotive History? It Just Might Have Been!
Biden administration set an ambitious new target for the automobile industry. And auto manufacturers welcomed the order. Robert Austin looks at the wheels that have been set in motion.
Unlike Hughes’s Glomar Explorer… This Time For Real Mining
In the second part of the two-part series, Robert Austin writes about how the reclusive innovator facilitated the “first” deep-sea drillship platform, the Glomar Explorer, and why deep-sea mining has now become viable.
What Goes Into Making EV Batteries? And How Does Howard Hughes Tie Into It?
In a two-part series, Robert Austin writes about the challenges in front of carmakers as they accelerate the shift to electric vehicles. In the second part, he addresses how the engineer/aviator/filmmaker may have been the pioneer in the field.
Auto Demand Index Soars To An All-Time High Amid Chip Shortage
The TechnoMetrica Auto Demand Index (ADI) increased 19 points, or 10.3 percent, to 199 in July, marking the index's highest level since we began tracking in February 2007.
Consolidating The Chips
A brief look at the role of semiconductors in today’s world and why the U.S. should improve its production capabilities in the domain.
Driving The Demand For Evs
No doubt, the new cars of the future will be electric! So that leaves us with two remaining questions: How do car buyers feel about that? And, will our electrical infrastructure support the rapid increase in electrical demand?
Hydrogen Taking To The Skies
Last week, we spoke about Hydrogen-powered cars to reduce emissions. In this second part, we look at what Hydrogen can do for the aviation industry.
Automotive Demand Index Brightens: It’s Pretty Breathtaking Actually
Our latest survey shows robust demand for new vehicles. We forecast auto sales to remain strong in the coming months, hovering around 17.5 million units on an annualized basis.
Tapping Hydrogen’s Energy Potential
The first of a two-part series on harnessing the energy potential of hydrogen. The most important takeaway is that the industry delivers solutions.