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**Shift: A podcast about mobility**

On Shift: A podcast about mobility, Automotive News tech and innovation team leader Pete Bigelow takes an optimistic yet skeptical eye at the new tech and business models planned for the auto industry. Shift is a production of Automotive News, the leading publication covering the auto industry. Check out our reporting online at autonews.com/shift and follow us on Twitter @Automotive_News.

Latest Episodes:

Center for Sustainable Energy's John Gartner on lessons for EV charger installation at scale Apr 02, 2023

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Dr. Yan Li on the tension between convenience and safety for e-bikes and e-scooters Mar 26, 2023

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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.

Alan Amici on why advanced tech lacks widespread adoption Mar 19, 2023

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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.

Nvidia gets into in-vehicle gaming, factory 'digital twins' Mar 12, 2023

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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.

Sila’s Gene Berdichevsky pioneers next-generation battery materials Mar 05, 2023

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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.

Researcher Ashley Nunes finds blind spots in EV transition efforts Feb 26, 2023

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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.

Tenet’s Alex Liegl on solving the EV affordability problem Feb 19, 2023

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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.

Bryan Reimer examines the balance between safety and convenience in driver-assistance technology Feb 12, 2023

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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.

Celina Mikolajczak explores the battery challenges ahead in the EV transition Feb 05, 2023

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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.

Don Burnette navigates the road toward self-driving truck deployments Jan 29, 2023

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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.