Tod Mesirow

Tod Mesirow

KCRW car, science, and tech contributor

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A commuter train that emits only water vapor will start carrying SoCal passengers in early 2025. State officials have already ordered 10 more.

All aboard America’s first hydrogen-powered train

A commuter train that emits only water vapor will start carrying SoCal passengers in early 2025. State officials have already ordered 10 more.

from KCRW Features

To mark Greater LA’s last show, we re-air part of the first-ever episode, in which Steve Chiotakis visits a giant car shredder between the Ports of LA and Long Beach.

Replay: Terminal Island: Where cars go to die

To mark Greater LA’s last show, we re-air part of the first-ever episode, in which Steve Chiotakis visits a giant car shredder between the Ports of LA and Long Beach.

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The pros and cons of electric vehicle purchases are getting murkier with coming changes to federal incentives. Is it time to make the switch?

Replacing your gas guzzler with an EV: Is now a good time?

The pros and cons of electric vehicle purchases are getting murkier with coming changes to federal incentives. Is it time to make the switch?

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