Fuel for the Future
“Fuel for the Future” is your journey into automotive history, passion, and innovation. Driven by America’s Automotive Trust and hosted by Michael May, this is the go-to podcast for car enthusiasts, history buffs, tech aficionados, and anyone with a love for the open road. Each episode takes you on a unique exploration of the ever-evolving world of automobiles - from vintage classics that shaped our past to communities of car enthusiasts, and the designs fueling our future. Our stories and interviews feature industry leaders, rising innovators, and car enthusiasts who drive the automotive world forward. “Fuel for the Future” is more than a podcast; it’s a global community united by a shared passion for all things automotive. Start your engines and join us for an exhilarating ride through the captivating timeline of automotive history and innovation. Learn more about America’s Automotive Trust at https://www.americasautomotivetrust.org/ Presented by State Farm Insurance Produced by Convergent Content Theme Music by Matt Glass
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Ryan ZumMallen is the founder of Carrara Media, an independent publishing company dedicated to car culture. Ryan began his career as a writer (Slow Car Fast, Cult of GT-R ) and is developing a company that believes in the importance and value of the automotive community.
Carrara Media: https://www.carrarabooks.com/
"Fuel for the Future" is presented by State Farm Insurance and driven by America's Automotive Trust.
Wednesday Nov 05, 2025
Wednesday Nov 05, 2025
An interesting look at the reciprocal influence between the two markets, with Europe, especially Italian design, shaping early American supercars and a recent trend of American power and styling influencing European exotics.
"Fuel for the Future" is presented by State Farm Insurance and driven by America's Automotive Trust. www.americasautomotivetrust.org
Wednesday Oct 15, 2025
Wednesday Oct 15, 2025
Today, we’re honored to be joined by a legend in American motorsports, Steve Saleen. Over the years his company developed some of the most iconic American specialty vehicles including the Saleen Mustang, and he's worked with LeMay: America's Car Museum to bring a truly unique exhibition to life, "Birth of the American Supercar".
For more on Saleen visit https://saleen.com/models/vehicles/
Visit America's Car Museum at https://www.americascarmuseum.org/
Fuel for the Future is presented by State Farm Insurance and driven by America's Automotive Trust. www.americasautomotivetrust.org
Wednesday Oct 08, 2025
Wednesday Oct 08, 2025
The Baja 1000 began as the Tijuana-La Paz Run in 1962, completed by Dave Ekins, and Bill Robertson Jr. on Honda motorcycles, and is now one of the world's most famous, grueling off-road races. The anniversary of the first official Baja 1000, then called the Mexican 1000, is coming up on October 31st. On that day in 1967, over 60 teams competed in the now legendary race.
Fuel for the Future is presented by State Farm Insurance and Driven by America's Automotive Trust. www.americasautomotivetrust.org
Wednesday Oct 01, 2025
Wednesday Oct 01, 2025
The first Oldsmobile Toronado was released on October 14th, 1965. It was historically significant as the first mass-produced front-wheel-drive American car since the Cord in 1937. The original Toronado was a luxury coupe, with unique engineering and bold styling.
Fuel for the Future is presented by State Farm Insurance and Driven by America's Automotive Trust. www.americasautomotivetrust.org
Wednesday Sep 24, 2025
Wednesday Sep 24, 2025
We might only consider recent advancements in self driving technology when thinking about autonomous vehicles, but the history is a fascinating one, stretching back centuries from 16th-century conceptual drawings to today's advanced systems. Early milestones include radio-controlled cars in the 1920s and automated road guidance in the 1950s.
Fuel for the Future is presented by State Farm Insurance and driven by America's Automotive Trust. www.americasautomotivetrust.org
Wednesday Aug 27, 2025
Wednesday Aug 27, 2025
"S71" is media collaboration between two lifelong friends who love cars, action films, and have nostalgia for the awesome toys of the 70s, namely HOT WHEELS! This interview with the company's founders explores why these two build the worlds coolest toy car race tracks, and how they plan to grow.
Learn more at www.superhighway71.com
Fuel for the Future is presented by State Farm Insurance and Driven by America's Automotive Trust.
Wednesday Aug 20, 2025
Wednesday Aug 20, 2025
During World War II, the American automobile industry joined the war effort. Companies like General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler went from producing civilian cars to making tanks, trucks, jeeps, aircraft, and other essential war supplies. This transformation involved significant retooling of factories, with many plants dedicating themselves entirely to war production. This the story of how automakers big and small helped win WWII.
Fuel for the Future is presented by State Farm Insurance and driven by America's Automotive Trust. www.americasautomotivetrust.org
Wednesday Aug 13, 2025
Wednesday Aug 13, 2025
We’re digging into the remarkable story of anti-lock braking systems (ABS) from their unlikely beginnings in aircraft and early prototypes, to the decades of engineering breakthroughs that brought them into every modern vehicle. It’s the tale of an invention that’s not just clever, but life-saving, credited with preventing thousands of accidents and saving countless lives worldwide.
Fuel for the Future is presented by State Farm Insurance and Driven by America's Automotive Trust. www.americasautomotivetrust.org
Tuesday Aug 05, 2025
Tuesday Aug 05, 2025
Henry Ford's first car company wasn't Ford but the Detroit Automobile Company. It was established in 1899 by Henry Ford and a group of notable investors, however, the company failed quickly. Although the Detroit Automobile Company barely lasted a year, the experience provided Henry Ford with valuable knowledge and education that would go on to change not only the automotive industry but manufacturing worldwide.
Fuel for the Future is presented by State Farm Insurance and driven by America's Automotive Trust. www.americasautomotivetrust.org