This chapter explores the relationship between companies that prioritize utilitarian ends justify the means logic and their tendency to take risks in the autonomous vehicle (AV) industry. It highlights examples such as Tesla, Uber, and ATG, noting the similarities in culture and approach. The chapter also discusses the importance of slow and detail-oriented development, funding, and the future of AV deployment.
With Cruise banned from testing and rides in the state of California following new revelations that the firm hid details of a pedestrian crash from the DMV, the gang huddles with Trucks VC partner and the godfather of The Autonocast Reilly Brennan to talk through the issues, impacts and path forward from another sector-defining incident. Plus, Reilly opens his mobility jobs board to startups in the sector.