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A weekly show discussing the future of transportation Alex Roy, Edward Niedermeyer, and Kirsten Korosec
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#303: The Robotaxi Gambit
With Tesla's core EV business losing all growth momentum, Elon Musk once again appears to be gambling the most valuable automaker in the world on a driving automation tech play that is clearly not viable. The gang chews on this meaty topic, after a round of AV appetizers featuring the return of Cruise and the death of Ghost.
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#302: Picking Through The EV Startup Dumpster Fire
These are rough times for the once-hot world of EV startups, as the hype fades and reality sets in. On this week's episode the gang sifts through the rubble, finding a little good news (Lucid raised cash!) but a lot of challenges for everyone from Fisker to Tesla.
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#301: Adam Woodworth of Wing
Incubated inside Google's X project and now deploying in the real world, Wing is an aerial drone delivery company with some interesting parallels to another of Alphabet's "other bets" the gang regularly discuses: Waymo. But, as CEO Adam Woodworth explains, Wing also provides a very different look at how one engineers automated mobility services at a system level, focused more on creating "lego pieces" than specific vehicles. He joins the show to explain Wing's strategy, the unique challenges it faces, and lessons learned along the way.
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#300: The Best of Times, and The Worst of Times
For our 300th episode, the gang sorts through the highs and lows of some of the recent mobility tech news. Rivian's reveal of two new forthcoming models shows that there's still a lot of excitement in EVs, even as tough challenges remain on the path to financial viability. Meanwhile, the decade-long $10 billion Apple Car saga is officially over, taking the dream of a self-driving car with it, but Waymo's robotaxi service continues to expand proving driving automation is still very real.
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#299: Scott Keogh of Scout
Though the flood of EV startups may have receded, the Volkswagen-backed Scout electric truck and SUV startup is as bullish about the opportunity to start a new automaker as ever. Scout CEO Scott Keogh joins the show to explain the opportunity Scout is pursuing, and how the firm plans to stand out in a competitive EV market and rebuild an iconic American brand.
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#298: Talkin' EV Rental Blues
Ed's recent misadventure renting an electric car prompts the gang to share similar experiences, and consider what they might mean for EV adoption. Plus: discussion of Ford's new affordable EV skunkworks, Cruise's CPUC penalty hearing and Waymo's cyclist collision in San Francisco.
Customer Reviews
Is this a joke podcast?
Tin foil hat content. Not based on reality, science or good faith.
Needs more effort
Lacks objective content
True AV insights (not just verbiage)
Kirsten Korosec lends her penetrating insight and gravitas to this podcast, which features colour commentary by the pert and sassy Alex Roy. Ed Niedermeyer's shrill and plaster-cracking countertenor may irk housecats and Tesla fans alike, but also add value. I've missed Damon Lavrinc's vocal fry in recent episodes, so here's to hoping for his quick return!