# Onstar on The No Agenda Show Onstar comes up in 5 chapters across 5 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from March 2010 to July 2022. - **Chapters:** 5 - **Episodes:** 5 - **Discussed:** March 2010 – July 2022 - **Related topics:** [Black Box](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-box.md), [Privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md), [Surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md), [Car Insurance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/car-insurance.md), [Chrysler](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chrysler.md), [Cobalt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cobalt.md), [European Union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), [Ev](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ev.md), [General Motors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/general-motors.md), [Gps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gps.md) ## Chapters 1–5 of 5 ### GM Subscription Model, Electric Vehicle Economics - **Episode:** [1470: Clubbing Center](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1470-clubbing-center.md) - **Published:** 2022-07-21 - **Time:** 2:43:51–2:47:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1470-clubbing-center/chapter/gm-subscription-model-electric-vehicle-economics.md General Motors CFO Paul Jacobson announced a plan to generate $25 billion in annual revenue by 2030 through digital subscriptions and services for electric vehicles. This shift moves the profit center from the initial sale to ongoing software updates and "over-the-air" features. Concerns are raised about the environmental and human cost of mining minerals like cobalt in Africa for EV batteries. Keywords: [general motors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/general-motors.md), [ev](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ev.md), [subscriptions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/subscriptions.md), [onstar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/onstar.md), [cobalt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cobalt.md), [lithium](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lithium.md) ### Volvo Driver Monitoring and Mandatory Speed Limiters - **Episode:** [1122: Cyclogenesis](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1122-cyclogenesis.md) - **Published:** 2019-03-21 - **Time:** 2:00:38–2:04:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1122-cyclogenesis/chapter/volvo-driver-monitoring-and-mandatory-speed-limiters.md Volvo is introducing in-car cameras to monitor driver distraction and intoxication, with the ability to intervene and stop the vehicle. The European Union is considering making such technology mandatory in all new cars. The hosts warn that these safety features will eventually be used for remote repossession for missed lease payments or to issue automatic speeding tickets via "black box" data. Keywords: [volvo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/volvo.md), [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), driver monitoring, speed limiters, [onstar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/onstar.md), [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md) ### Jeep Hacking Skepticism, Chrysler Public Relations - **Episode:** [743: Misgendering](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/743-misgendering.md) - **Published:** 2015-07-30 - **Time:** 1:15:40–1:19:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/743-misgendering/chapter/jeep-hacking-skepticism-chrysler-public-relations.md A listener and Chrysler owner disputes the viral story of a Jeep being remotely hacked, arguing that the Uconnect system lacks the physical actuators to control steering or transmission. The host's attempts to contact Chrysler's PR department for clarification were met with silence, suggesting the company may be avoiding the topic. Keywords: [jeep](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeep.md), [chrysler](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chrysler.md), uconnect, [hacking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hacking.md), lemon law, [onstar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/onstar.md) ### GPS Black Boxes, Automotive Insurance Surveillance - **Episode:** [320: Dead Man Walking](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/320-dead-man-walking.md) - **Published:** 2011-07-10 - **Time:** 1:57:01–1:59:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/320-dead-man-walking/chapter/gps-black-boxes-automotive-insurance-surveillance.md Insurance providers in the Netherlands are introducing GPS "black boxes" that monitor driving habits in exchange for lower rates. The hosts warn that this technology, already present in many U.S. vehicles for airbag deployment, will eventually be used to deny insurance claims based on radio volume or other minor driving behaviors. Keywords: [gps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gps.md), [black box](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-box.md), [car insurance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/car-insurance.md), [onstar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/onstar.md), [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md) ### Automotive Black Boxes, NHTSA, OnStar Surveillance - **Episode:** [182: Magnets In Space](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/182-magnets-in-space.md) - **Published:** 2010-03-14 - **Time:** 58:39–1:00:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/182-magnets-in-space/chapter/automotive-black-boxes-nhtsa-onstar-surveillance.md The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is proposing mandatory black boxes in all vehicles to record data during accidents. The hosts argue these devices will eventually be used for law enforcement surveillance and remote vehicle shutdown. They compare the technology to OnStar, noting that the primary goal is control rather than safety or theft prevention. Keywords: [nhtsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nhtsa.md), [black box](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-box.md), [onstar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/onstar.md), [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md), [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. Every public page on this site has one: add `.md` to its URL, or request it with `Accept: text/markdown`. - [Site index for agents (llms.txt)](https://search.noagendashow.net/llms.txt) - [Home](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - [Search transcripts](https://search.noagendashow.net/search.md) - [All episodes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episodes.md) - [Topics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topics.md) - [People](https://search.noagendashow.net/people.md)