We're living in the largest energy transition mankind has ever seen. Kartikeya and Shumi are discussing the future of our fuels on ThisConnect.

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ThisConnect is our podcast. If you haven't already, check out Season 01 on our channel. On the pod, Kartikeya and Shumi discuss a range of topics of automotive interest, from trends to important things we need to think about to just celebrating the automotive lifestyle.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 An Independence thing

02:17 Does Ethanol make sense

06:31 Biomass based 'CNG'

09:30 Electric vehicles

16:30 Better laws needed

19:12 Transitions hurt

24:40 Global warming

25:35 Hybrids Part I

26:18 Old vs new solutions

28:08 Battery recycling

28:48 Age of innovation

33:37 Innovation infrastructure

35:05 Continuity of governance

40:09 Carbon credits

41:04 Eggs and baskets

45:00 Do stuff, make a move

46:30 Electrics are better

49:36 Disruption's coming

50:00 More CNG two-wheelers

53:11 Nuclear diamond batteries

54:21 Diesel's done

55:41 Closing comments

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When it comes to buying a new vehicle, Shumi and Kartikeya are finding that often people get confused about what's really important, and what is not. On ThisConnect (S02 E13), we're discussing the way to figure out what's a deal breaker, and what's just a niggle.

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ThisConnect is our podcast. If you haven't already, check out Season 01 on our channel. On the pod, Kartikeya and Shumi discuss a range of topics of automotive interest, from trends to important things we need to think about to just celebrating the automotive lifestyle.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 How Bad Is It

02:08 Your Expectation

07:40 Your Context

12:20 It Is About Balance

15:42 Small Things Big Deals

18:55 Screens And Cars

21:17 What is Real Value

29:29 Dealbreakers

36:23 Does It Meet Your Expectations

38:34 Essentials

41:18 You Must Miss Out

44:04 Your Choices

46:30 Life's Not Fair

47:22 Who You Trust

52:05 Reliability

56:53 The Next Episode

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Humans must dream, otherwise life can be colourless. On ThisConnect (Season 02, Episode 12), Kartikeya and Shumi are discussing the nature of our dreams and aspirations, and how we can move steadily towards them.

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ThisConnect is our podcast. If you haven't already, check out Season 01 on our channel. On the pod, Kartikeya and Shumi discuss a range of topics of automotive interest, from trends to important things we need to think about to just celebrating the automotive lifestyle.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Premium Car/Bike Dreams

01:28 Family & Automotive Dreams

06:39 Growing Up Changes Things

09:27 What Do You Dream About

11:31 Are Dreams Expensive

14:35 Joy of Using vs Owning

20:43 Premium Can Be Worse

23:45 Mistakes Are Okay

26:25 Emotion vs Reason

28:48 Skills vs Performance

34:00 The Status Thing

36:30 Premium, For Journalists

38:00 Do Your Thing

40:00 To Do List

43:30 Envy Isn't Important

44:25 Start. Just Start

45:25 Do You Thing Part II

47:26 Kartikeya's Dreams

48:41 Shumi's Dreams

51:12 The Next Episode

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Halfway through Season 02, we took your advice for episode 10. Shumi and Kartikeya discuss your advice, tips and tricks for your life with cars and motorcycles. And if we're honest, there are awesome ideas in there – thank you!

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ThisConnect is our podcast. If you haven't already, check out Season 01 on our channel. On the pod, Kartikeya and Shumi discuss a range of topics of automotive interest, from trends to important things we need to think about to just celebrating the automotive lifestyle.

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CHAPTERS

00:00:00 Such Good Advice

00:00:50 Lessons For Life

00:03:34 Third Party Mechanics

00:08:53 Be Alive vs Be Right

00:14:44 Justify Your Views

00:20:18 Don't Drive Like an Uncle

00:26:37 Ride For Enjoyment

00:30:55 Start Slow To Get Fast

00:37:36 Dealing With Impulses

00:44:58 Look Out For Friends

00:47:20 Always Wear A Helmet

00:49:55 What's Your Limit

00:51:11 Predicting Traffic

00:55:07 Look Farther

00:56:00 Long Distance Runners

00:58:48 Teach Your Children

01:00:20 Take a Deep Breathe

01:03:38 Closing Comments

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How do you know whether you actually drive or ride well or not? Kartikeya and Shumi break it down – symptoms, things to learn and practice and more – on episode 09 of season 02 of our podcast, ThisConnect.

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ThisConnect is our podcast. If you haven't already, check out Season 01 on our channel. On the pod, Kartikeya and Shumi discuss a range of topics of automotive interest, from trends to important things we need to think about to just celebrating the automotive lifestyle.

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Chapters

00:00:00 How Do You Know?

00:02:39 Get Comfortable

00:03:48 Signs of Progress

00:09:18 What Could You Do?

00:13.15 Read the Signs

00:14:30 Get Familiar First

00:18:36 Adjust Your Vehicles

00:19:28 Learn Your Brakes

00:23:25 Practice Makes Perfect

00:26:38 You Will Get Used To It

00:32:08 U-Turns & Tight Spaces

00:37:30 Time, Distance & Anticipation

00:39:00 What Do You Remember

00:40:45 Patience & Good Driving

00:42:26 Signs of Bad Driving/Riding

00:44:20 Situational Awareness

00:49:15 Look Farther Ahead

00:52:29 Make Time For Yourself

00:55:00 Drive & Ride More

00:55:51 Passengers & Pillions

00:59:38 Can You Go Fast At All

01:03:50 Music May Not Help

01:06:14 Schools & Instruction

01:07:16 Closing Comments

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Travelling with the family is awesome. Road trips are even better when done right! On episode 8 of ThisConnect season 02, Kartikeya and Shumi are discussing how to go about this... leave us your best advice in the comments too!

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ThisConnect is our podcast. If you haven't already, check out Season 01 on our channel. On the pod, Kartikeya and Shumi discuss a range of topics of automotive interest, from trends to important things we need to think about to just celebrating the automotive lifestyle.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Where Should We Start?

01:15 Solo travel

02:32 Road Trip vs Getting There

05:05 Make a Good Plan

09:55 Cold vs The Heat

11:55 Be Flexible With Plans

16:24 Vehicle Prep

22:44 Pack Light

26:55 Pack Well

30:22 Packing for Bikes

33:53 Load the Car Early

36:25 A Knack For Snacks

38:00 Passengers' Rule

40:58 Travelling in Groups

47:55 Leave Home!

52:28 Slow Things Down

54:07 Share Your Plan

55:03 Emergencies

56:21 Your Advice!

56:40 The Next Episode

57:40 Cars vs Bikes

59:44 Closing Comments

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31:18 That's Satyadeep Mishra (Sorry Sattu!) and you can find him on Instagram at @instasattu

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What would be the right time to upgrade from your current bike or car? What indications can you rely on to tell you that your pride and joy is great but your wants and needs have moved forward? Kartikeya and Shumi discuss on our podcast, ThisConnect.

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ThisConnect is our podcast. If you haven't already, check out Season 01 on our channel. On the pod, Kartikeya and Shumi discuss a range of topics of automotive interest, from trends to important things we need to think about to just celebrating the automotive lifestyle.

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CHAPTERS

00:00:00 Hoarders vs Upgraders

00:01:30 Are You Bored

00:03:30 What Are Your Preferences

00:05:15 Versatile vs Specialised

00:11:30 It is Emotional

00:16:50 Is Age A Factor

00:19:35 Reliability Factor

00:21:56 Things To Worry About

00:23:03 Try Something New

00:29:00 The Use Case

00:34:28 Lifestyle Vehicles

00:40:49 Set Your Expectations

00:42:44 Test Rides and Drives

00:47:51 Use Case vs Engineering

00:51:57 Don't Lie To Yourself

00:53:28 Electrics & Diesels

00:56:40 Electric Two-Wheelers

00:58:30 Closing Comments

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