Autonocast

Patrick Hunt, a former strategy boss at Rivian, joins the discussion on the make-or-break summer for robotaxis. They dive into GM’s cancellation of the Cruise Origin and the challenges facing autonomous vehicles. The conversation touches on the regulatory hurdles GM encounters while seeking exemptions, as well as the fierce competition between Cruise and Waymo. Insights on industry perception vs. public opinion are shared, along with a critique of media narratives around driving automation and the need for better consumer understanding of technology.

Alex Kendall, CEO of Wayve, shares insights on their unique approach to driving automation. They discuss human-like AI behavior, the Human Driving Association, Wayve's recent billion-dollar funding, flexible software stacks, diverse dataset training, and challenges in the autonomous vehicle industry.

Former Coca-Cola archivist and current Ford brand manager, Ted Ryan, discusses the history of fueling in the US. Topics include the evolution of gas stations, historical charging methods for electric vehicles, challenges in EV charging infrastructure development, and the origin of the Ford GT. Learn about the innovative patents and lessons for EVs from past gas engine experiences and the impact of Henry Ford's leadership on Ford's success.

This podcast delves into a variety of recent news, from Tesla's impact on the automotive industry to GM's investment in Cruise. They also discuss AI-first trucking companies, transparency in China's AV development, and the future implications of Amazon's acquisition in the mobility services sector. The conversation touches on competition in the autonomous vehicle industry and the role of robotics in defense projects.

Former fighter pilot and NHTSA consultant, Missy Cummings, discusses driver assistance and autonomous driving safety. Topics include limits of driver assistance tech, challenges of Level Three autonomy, humanoid robots, human factors in AV design, regulatory oversight in remote operations, funding disparities in transportation innovation.

From Tesla's pivoting to self-driving to AI hype fundraising in the mobility tech space, the podcast delves into the challenges of growing up vs. doubling down. Analyzing Supercharging team layoffs, Wayve's billion-dollar funding, and navigating AI hype in autonomous vehicles, the hosts add humor and camaraderie to the discussions.

EV charging veteran and ROCSYS founder Crijn Bouman discusses automated charging solutions, robotaxi service strategies, and the rise of the North American Charging Standard, exploring the intersection of electrification and automation in the transportation industry.

Discussion on Elon Musk's gamble with Tesla's future in driving automation, the challenges of transitioning to mapping tech for robotaxi services, the rise and fall of Ghost Autonomy, hurdles in the autonomous vehicle industry, Tesla's controversies and stock performance analysis, anticipation for a new Tesla product reveal, and evaluation of a conceptual vehicle with limited practicality.

Exploring challenges in the EV startup world, from Lucid's financial rise to Fisker's struggles. Discussing Tesla service woes, market penetration dilemmas, and bankruptcies within the industry.

Adam Woodworth, CEO of Wing, discusses creating 'lego pieces' for automated mobility services. Topics include transition from aircraft design to drone technology, human involvement in robotics, adapting core capabilities for partners, efficient package delivery with drones, and navigating approval processes for strategic expansion.