Futurismo | An Automotive News Podcast

Jodi Searl, the vice president of industry solutions and client value for automotive at Medallia offers her advice for meeting the needs of customers looking at electric vehicles. She says there are reams of driver data that can inform companies, and EV drivers have a particular set of needs.

Upstream Security’s Vice President of Marketing evaluates automakers’ commitment to fighting cybersecurity threats and the double-edged sword of connectivity. White-hat hackers, she says, are playing an important role in rooting out threats.

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The CEO of NIU Technologies discusses the growth of the micro-mobility market and the public’s changing perceptions of solutions like bikes and scooters. The technology’s cool factor, he said, encourages new users but might have a downside.

The president and CEO of the Center for Automotive Research (CAR), talks about a recent report on the state of advanced driver-assistance systems, autonomous vehicles and connectivity. Among the barriers to more widespread adoption, he says, is consumer skepticism.

Danny Shapiro, vice president of automotive at Nvidia, explains how Nvidia uses digital tools to help design, build and drive cars. He also shares how the company went back to its gaming roots to launch an in-vehicle gaming system.

The CEO and co-founder of battery technology company Sila Nanotechnologies describes his company’s materials breakthrough, ongoing work with Mercedes-Benz and how he went from a childhood in the Ukraine to Tesla.

The researcher fellow at the Harvard Law School and Breakthrough Institute director examines the effectiveness of the Inflation Reduction Act, urges more focus on electric-vehicle affordability, and foresees a long road ahead for meaningful carbon-reduction efforts.

The CEO and founder of the financing and loan startup discusses the attributes of EVs not often considered by traditional lenders and how recent Tesla and Ford price cuts alter the cost competitiveness of electric vehicles.

The MIT research scientist discusses his work with the Advanced Vehicle Technology Consortium probing how new driver-assistance tech influences human behavior, and how these systems differ by manufacturer.

Lyten’s chief battery technology officer discusses the limits of conventional lithium ion technology, the arduous process of manufacturing battery cells and how she dreamed of batteries during her time at Tesla.

The Kodiak Robotics CEO and co-founder discusses economic headwinds facing the autonomous-driving industry, how his company is positioned to avoid them and the timeline for deploying driverless trucks in commercial service.

The CEO and co-founder of Factorial Energy details the increased energy density and safety offered by solid-state batteries, her company’s work with Stellantis, Mercedes-Benz and Hyundai, and how solid-state may “leapfrog” today’s lithium-ion status quo.

The Emporia Energy CEO details how cars can pull double duty as energy storage devices in an EV era, the challenges ahead for the electric grid and how he’s building products for a “future that has yet to come.”

CES placed a spotlight on the momentum electric vehicles are gaining across transportation. Shift host Pete Bigelow discussed the trends and challenges with the Electric Drive Transportation Association’s Genevieve Cullen, Panasonic’s Andrew Poliak, Navier’s Sampriti Bhattacharyya and Blink Charging’s Brendan Jones on the ground in Las Vegas.

The University of Virginia professor previews the upcoming Indy Autonomous Challenge at CES, discusses his work with the Cavalier Autonomous Racing team and explores how self-driving technology might migrate from racing to robotaxis.

The vice president of service delivery for self-driving tech company Aurora Innovation explains how autonomy can help double the utilization rates in trucking and what it takes behind the scenes to run a self-driving operation.

The CEO and co-founder of Monarch Tractor explores the use of connected, autonomous and electric-vehicle technology in agriculture, details how a V2G-enabled Toyota Prius sparked a big idea, and highlights the start of production with Foxconn.

The Redwood Materials founder and CEO details a breakthrough battery-materials deal with Panasonic, explains how recycling bolsters a domestic electric-vehicle supply chain and reflects on his tenure as Tesla’s chief technology officer.

The president, CEO and co-founder of startup Apex.Ai advises automakers in adapting to a software-dominated world, discusses his work helping to author the Levels of Automation and details his work on self-driving tech a decade before the DARPA challenges.