Does Bollinger Motors Have a Future, 2025 Lexus TX SUV review, Knowing Wet Bulb Temperature, and Domestic Bees in Crisis

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The automotive industry has always been a battleground where dreams and capital collide - something startup EV manufacturer Bollinger Motors discovered firsthand. Beginning with prototype models B1 and B2, Bollinger's journey from ambitious newcomer to acquisition target illustrates the fundamental truth about automotive manufacturing: you need billions, not millions, and decades of commitment to make a meaningful impact.

After being acquired by Mullen Automotive, Bollinger's story took an unexpected turn. While most startups quickly burn through capital and disappear, Mullen boasts an extraordinary financial cushion - a mysterious benefactor investing $1.5 million weekly, allowing them to wait out current market challenges like Chinese tariff complications. This level of backing represents a rare exception in an industry that routinely crushes underfunded newcomers.

The Lexus TX SUV review reveals a vehicle that brilliantly solves the persistent three-row SUV dilemma - providing genuine cargo space (over 20 cubic feet) behind the third row when all seats are in use. No more choosing between passengers or luggage! Yet despite this impressive achievement, the TX surprisingly lacks the luxury touches and refinement expected from the Lexus brand, raising questions about whether it sufficiently distinguishes itself from its Toyota platform-mate.

Climate change brings increasing urgency to understanding wet bulb temperature - a crucial measurement combining heat, humidity, sun exposure, and wind factors. Unlike the heat index, which measures perceived temperature in shade, wet bulb temperature accurately reflects how heat affects the body during outdoor activities. Once it exceeds 90 degrees, safety guidelines recommend limiting outdoor work to just 15 minutes per hour - critical knowledge as we experience an additional 41 days of dangerous heat annually due to climate change.

The interconnected nature of our technological and ecological challenges becomes clear when considering the crisis facing both domestic honeybees and native wild bees. As pollinators of 80% of flowering plants worldwide, their decline threatens our food security and biodiversity. How are you adapting to these converging challenges of mobility, climate, and environmental sustainability? Join us on The TechMobility Podcast as we ponder these and many other questions!

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