Shift: A podcast about mobility

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Ford’s Lisa Drake on the EV, hybrid future May 26, 2024

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Drake, Ford’s vice president of electric vehicle programs and energy supply chain, shares her outlook on the EV future amid a slowdown in sales growth and explains why systemic change is necessary to create more opportunities for women in the industry. Drake was a keynote speaker at Automotive News Leading Women conference May 21. She spoke with reporter Hannah Lutz.

Wayve’s Alex Kendall raises $1 billion for shot at self-driving breakthrough May 19, 2024

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The CEO and co-founder of the U.K. automated-driving startup details a fundraising round that includes investment from SoftBank, Nvidia and Microsoft. Further, he explains the company’s ChatGPT-like approach to utilizing AI in the traffic realm.

Toyota Ventures’ Jim Adler finds fresh opportunity for mobility investments May 12, 2024

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The founder and general partner of the venture-capital firm details a new $300 million infusion from its namesake automaker, separates hype from reality in the AI boom, and discussions automotive’s convergence toward the energy realm.

Gartner’s Mike Ramsey ponders Tesla’s strategy shift May 05, 2024

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The vice president of automotive, transportation and cross-manufacturing at research and advisory firm Gartner Inc. breaks down the disbanding of Tesla’s EV charging team, Elon Musk’s latest robotaxi promises and the company’s fresh “AI and robotics” focus.

Amazon’s Wendy Bauer accelerates the auto industry’s AI push Apr 28, 2024

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The vice president of automotive and manufacturing at Amazon Web Services (AWS) talks about the proliferation of generative AI advances across different areas of the auto industry. Further, she details efforts to ensure women thrive in auto-tech careers.

Megan Kimble probes the high price of America’s highways Apr 21, 2024

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The author of “City Limits: Infrastructure, Inequality and The Future of America’s Highways” examines the financial, environmental and human costs of highway expansions, explains the way interstates are funded, and details prospects of highway removal.

Greg McGuire explores Mcity’s next chapter Apr 14, 2024

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The managing director of the connected-and-autonomous vehicle test track details the facility’s evolution into a makerspace for mobility innovation that encompasses a data engine and mixed-reality tech development.

Shay Natarajan on confident mobility investing through uncertain times Apr 07, 2024

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The partner at investment firm Mobility Impact Partners explains how she looks beyond transportation-tech hype when investing and details a viable path for electrification through charging and infrastructure uncertainty.

Jay Joseph sketches out Honda’s hydrogen strategy Mar 31, 2024

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The vice president of sustainability and business development at American Honda Motor Inc. details the automaker’s new CR-V fuel-cell variant, an H2-focused joint venture with General Motors, and the state of hydrogen infrastructure.

Justine Johnson touts Michigan as a hub for mobility Mar 24, 2024

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Michigan’s chief mobility officer shares the state's efforts to ensure that transportation is equitable, clean and innovative across land, air and waterways.

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