16 episodes

A place to meaningful conversations about the present and future of mobility in a relaxed environment. Conversations in the Park is where we share, collaborate, and cultivate our knowledge of the industry to move together towards a better future. We join experts from our community every month, for 40 minutes of discourse on the important topics.

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A place to meaningful conversations about the present and future of mobility in a relaxed environment. Conversations in the Park is where we share, collaborate, and cultivate our knowledge of the industry to move together towards a better future. We join experts from our community every month, for 40 minutes of discourse on the important topics.

    The future of fuel: BEVs and FCEVs

    The future of fuel: BEVs and FCEVs

    This isn't your typical hydrogen versus electric debate...

    Episode 16, sponsored by Quantron AG, is all about the applications of both hydogen and electric fuel sources in heavy-duty vehicles, and in the transportation industry in general. Our guest panel is well-rounded with experts from both sides - with David Fidalgo returning as host, and Michael Perschke, Silke Frank, and Roger Atkins all bringing their knowledge and expertise to the table.

    So...which is the better fuel? Is one actually better than the other? What does the future of fuel look like for its customers? You'll have to listen to found out! So settle in, put on your headphones, and enjoy this electrified/hydrogenised discussion.

    This podcast is powered by Y-Mobility.

    • 24 min
    Urban Air Mobility

    Urban Air Mobility

    Urban mobility is a sector that touches on many things - automotive, micromobility, so much more. On Episode 15, sponsored by EIT Urban Mobility, we wanted to touch on a part of Urban mobility that's making some serious waves (or wind?) in the mobility industry - urban air mobility (UAM). Our host Brittany Atkins dove deep with expert guests Alexander Ahrens and Kshitija Desai on the topic - examining the current landscape of UAM, the start-up/consumer perspectives of the UAM development, and where the industry is headed.  We also discussed what companies are doing to support the UAM space, like EIT Urban Mobility's  special interest group on Urban Air Mobility. A lot of exciting news and hopes for the future were discussed, so settle in and get cozy and enjoy the episode.

    This podcast is powered by Y-Mobility, a boutique tech consultancy aiming to help support the mobility industry in its transition to a software-defined architecture. 

    • 32 min
    Investment in Mobility

    Investment in Mobility

    Excelling as a startup in the mobility industry relies on three things: ambition, a good business strategy, and investment. We focused on the third factor on Episode 14, where our host Brittany Atkins ponders about the investment landscape in mobility. Our esteemed guests Taryn Andersen, Pablo Garrido, and David Fidalgo all share their expertise on the ins and outs of investment, both as investors and investment seekers. Sponsored by the talented EIT Urban Mobility, this episode touches all matters - from obstacles in the investment process to international differences. So sit down, settle in, and enjoy the insightful conversation.

    This podcast is powerd by Y-Mobility, a boutique tech consultancy aiming to support your digital transformation in the mobility industry. 

    • 37 min
    Will AVs ever outsmart humans

    Will AVs ever outsmart humans

    The future of autonomous vehicles is upon us - so what does that mean for humans? In this episode our host Brittany Atkins tackles the evolution of AVs in our mobility ecosystem and how that could impact citizens with expert guests Yasmine Fage, Alvaro Ramis, and Patricia La Torre. No stone is left unturned in this episode, so be sure to plug your headphones in and get involved with the discussion. 

    • 38 min
    Designing safe urban mobility

    Designing safe urban mobility

    How do we design our urban spaces to be and feel safer? It's not as simple as installing cameras everywhere to watch over everyone. In this episode, our wonderful host Brittany Atkins chats with expert guests Marianne Weinreich, Debbie Dekkers, and Dan Campsall about how the presence (or absence) of safety in mobility and urban planning can be affected by gender, age, lifestyle, and more. So sit back, plug in your headphones, and enjoy this meaningful discussion.

    Some interesting further reading for all our curious listeners:

    Prepared collaboratively by leading UK road safety and mobility experts and organisations, Safe Roads for All calls for Government to direct a Safe and Healthy Mobility Strategy and Action Plan for Roads:  https://www.saferoadsforall.org/

    The global plan for the Decade of Action on Road Safety:  https://www.who.int/publications/m/item/global-plan-for-the-decade-of-action-for-road-safety-2021-2030 

    • 40 min
    Are bikes and scooters outrunning cars and buses?

    Are bikes and scooters outrunning cars and buses?

     Are bikes and e-scooters outrunning cars and buses? This is what host Brittany Atkins ponders with experts and micromobility-enthusiasts Lukas Neckermann and Morten Rynning.  In this episode, we discuss the micromobility model and what its potential future could be - one that could change the way we interact with mobility as we know it, or just another pit stop on the way to car ownership. There's 38 minutes of passionate debate, discussion, and perspective; sit with us and enjoy the conversation. 

    • 38 min

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