This chapter explores GM's decision to discontinue the Origin, their innovative autonomous vehicle, reflecting on its development and the financial challenges behind it. The speakers discuss the evolution of the Chevy Bolt and the implications for future robotaxi services, highlighting production hurdles and the need for practical designs. Additionally, the chapter critiques GM's leadership and decision-making processes within the electric vehicle sector, while also addressing broader societal impacts.
It's a make or break summer for robotaxis, as GM cancels Cruise's Origin, Waymo's new Zeekr-supplied model hits the streets, and Tesla delays the reveal of its alleged robotaxi. Alex, Kirsten and Ed gather to digest all the latest news in the latest discussion episode, joined discreetly at times by friend of the show former Rivian strategy boss Patrick Hunt.