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EPISODE · Dec 23, 2025 · 25 MIN

From Energy Outage to Energy Independence with Electric Airport Equipment | The NXC Podcast Network

from The ReForge Podcast: Automation, AI, and the American Worker w/Matthew Chang

⏱️ Timestamp Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:20 - Why Tesla Isn't Building 50,000-Pound Electric Airport Equipment 04:48 - When Atlanta Airport Went Dark: The Mobile Power Solution 08:08 - Chicago O'Hare Has 180 Snow Vehicles That Could Power 25% of the Airport 11:08 - Buy America Compliant: From Batteries to Software, All Made in USA 17:30 - Demo Season: Kodiak Tech Hitting Airports This Winter 21:27 - Autonomous Operation Below -40°F When Humans Can't Work 📋 In this podcast, we discuss electric vehicle manufacturing in Detroit, airport power redundancy solutions, Buy America compliance for federal funding, snow removal equipment electrification, microgrid assets for airports, autonomous vehicle operation in extreme cold, liquid-cooled battery technology, and energy independence for critical infrastructure. Marc Manning, CEO of Kodiak Tech, reveals how 60 electric snow removal vehicles could provide 60 megawatts of backup power (enough for four skyscrapers), why airports need 2.5X more power as they electrify ground support equipment, how his vehicles operate autonomously at minus 40 degrees Fahrenheit, and why every component from batteries to software is made in the USA to qualify for federal funding. 🎥 Watch More From This Episode: Hidden Tech That Keeps Your Holiday Flights ON TIME!: https://youtube.com/shorts/HHXwPOot5xg Made in USA Detroit Auto Heart & Federal Funding Power!: https://youtube.com/shorts/QniN7puLdok Airport Chaos Solved Mobile Power for Stranded Travelers!: https://youtube.com/shorts/HBbfukscYGE 🔗 Connect with Marc Manning: Website: kodiaktech.com LinkedIn: Kodiak Tech 🔗 Connect with Matthew Chang: Chang Robotics Fund [Website/Social Media] #electricvehicles #airporttech #madeinusa #microgrids #autonomousvehicles ℹ️ About Chang Robotics Fund Podcast: The Chang Robotics Fund Podcast explores manufacturing technology, robotics innovation, and faith-driven entrepreneurship. Hosted by Matthew Chang, we feature conversations with engineers, investors, and industry leaders building the future of American manufacturing—including portfolio companies solving critical infrastructure challenges. ⚡ Powered by NXC Podcast Network

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