Shift: A podcast about mobility
Automotive News
On Shift: A podcast about mobility, Automotive News tech and innovation team leader Pete Bigelow takes an optimistic yet skeptical eye at the new tech and business models planned for the auto industry. Shift is a production of Automotive News, the leading publication covering the auto industry. Check out our reporting online at autonews.com/shift and follow us on Twitter @Automotive_News.
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Apr 6, 2020 • 33min
KBB’s Karl Brauer on coronavirus and cars (Episode 36)
Karl Brauer, executive publisher at Kelley Blue Book, discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic compares to the Great Recession, what automakers and suppliers can learn from crisis and how it will make the industry more digital.
Mar 30, 2020 • 25min
Lunewave’s John Xin on innovation in uncertain times (Episode 35)
The startup’s co-founder talks about how 3D-printing enabled his company to transform a decades-old technology into a compelling new radar product – and how he’s exploring ways to use 3D-printing to help fight coronavirus.
Mar 23, 2020 • 19min
Auto industry impacted by coronavirus (Episode 34)
The Automotive News Shift mobility team is joined by Automotive News publisher Jason Stein in a discussion on the impact of COVID-19 on the future of the mobility industry, as well as automakers, car dealers and suppliers.
Mar 16, 2020 • 48min
Smart Cars, Now Meeting Smart Homes (Episode 33)
Anuja Sonalker, CEO and co-founder of Steer Tech, discusses her company’s self-driving parking feature, which eases hassles of parking at home and near transit hubs. Brian Brackenbury, director of connected products at auto supplier Gentex, talks about car-to-home automation and the links between the mobility industry and smart-home technology.
Mar 2, 2020 • 47min
Michigan’s fledgling drone industry takes flight (Episode 32)
Jim Makowske, CEO of the Michigan Unmanned Aerial Systems Consortium, discusses efforts to make Michigan a backbone for the drone industry. Michael and Ana Healander, co-founders of Airspace Link, a Detroit startup, talk about creating a rulebook for highways in the sky.
Feb 17, 2020 • 43min
Nuro’s David Estrada on an AV milestone (Episode 31)
David Estrada, Nuro’s chief legal and policy officer, talks about the company’s exemption from NHTSA to allow AVs on the road, what that means for the company and why delivery vehicles are good for testing.
Feb 3, 2020 • 45min
Continental’s Tammy Snow on AVs, cockpit innovations and improving the user experience (Episode 30)
Tammy Snow, North American head of research and advanced engineering for Continental, discusses her CES experience, how the company approaches innovation and what it’s doing to combat wrong-way driving.
Jan 20, 2020 • 48min
EV adoption and thermal cameras (Episode 29)
Boston Consulting Group’s Xavier Mosquet discusses EV adoption around the world. Raz Peleg from AdaSky talks about the company’s work with thermal sensors for autonomous vehicles.
Jan 10, 2020 • 29min
CES Week Ep. 5 | Virgin Hyperloop One, Honda Innovations and the Goodyear Blimp
On this episode: -Honda Innovations’ Dennis Clark on working with mobility startups. -Ryan Kelly from Virgin Hyperloop One discusses the potential benefits of high-speed tube travel.-Riding in the Goodyear Blimp.
Jan 9, 2020 • 32min
CES Week Ep. 4 | Elaine Chao, Showstoppers and thermal cameras
On this episode: -U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao discusses the new “AV 4.0” guidance. -Flir’s Frank Pennisi on the company’s thermal cameras for driver-assistance and autonomous-driving systems. -Highlights from the Showstoppers and Digital Experience! events at CES.
