Futurismo | An Automotive News Podcast

Businesses big and small rely on commercial vehicles, and they can be surprisingly hard to find, says Kathryn Schifferle, CEO of Work Truck Solutions. She discusses better ways to match buyers and sellers, and underscores the importance of work trucks to driving the nation’s economy through the COVID-19 crisis.

CEO Joe Moye reveals how Beep’s shuttles are being used to deliver coronavirus tests in a partnership with the Jacksonville Transportation Authority, and more broadly discusses insights from the company’s early operations near Orlando.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

In this episode:-Upstream product chief Dan Sahar talks about automotive cybersecurity.-Bosch North America President Mike Mansuetti discusses AI developments.-TomTom’s George de Boer and Willem Strijbosch share what the navigation company is doing with advanced driver-assistance systems.

In this episode:-Robin Lineberger, global aerospace leader for Deloitte, talks autonomous flying cars.-Byton’s Dre Nitze-Nelson discusses the Chinese EV company’s digital focus.-Luminar CEO Austin Russell explains the lidar maker’s shift from “high-value component company to solutions company.”

Jack Weast, senior principal engineer at Intel, talks about autonomous vehicle safety, CES memories and the China transportation market. Later, Alexa St. John shares what to expect from automotive suppliers at CES.

Gary Shapiro, president and CEO of the Consumer Technology Association, talks about the upcoming CES and looks back at the electronics extravaganza through the years.

Local Motors CEO and co-founder Jay Rogers talks about the company’s shuttle, transit equity and how his time in the Marines inspired him to create Local Motors.

Trevor Milton, Nikola Motor Company CEO, discusses the company’s “battery breakthrough,” his thoughts on Tesla and what a successful delivery of Budweiser beer means for his business.

Denise Gray, CEO and president of LG Chem Power, talks about the status of battery tech, when EV adoption will reach its tipping point and her work on the Chevrolet Volt.

In this four-part series, our reporters were dispatched to dealerships across the U.S. to examine dealers’ challenges and progress from right inside their stores. To listen, subscribe to the Automotive News Special Reports podcast or check out the full special report at autonews.com/retailrealities.