Shift: A podcast about mobility

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Waymo’s Trent Victor reconstructs deadly crashes to inform AV safety (Episode 126) Nov 29, 2021

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Trent Victor, director of safety research and best practices, dives into Waymo’s efforts to simulate how its virtual driver would have performed in real-life crash scenarios culled from its metro Phoenix operating area. He also details his previous work on crash avoidance at Volvo.

Cox Automotive's Vanessa Ton on lowering EV ownership barriers (Episode 125) Nov 21, 2021

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The senior manager of research and market intelligence discusses Cox's latest EV study; how dealers play a vital role in EV buying decisions, despite feeling ill-prepared; the growing importance of styling, and why going electric isn't as expensive as people think.

Grayson Brulte: Mobility businesses should place big bets on premium experiences (Episode 124) Nov 14, 2021

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Brulte, mobility strategist and consultant, details how autonomous-vehicle operators can expand profit margins from unique experiences, how providers can provide more seamless charging for EV owners and whether Rivian can challenge Tesla.

Raunaq Bose teaches the human side of automated driving (Episode 123) Nov 07, 2021

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Bose, chief technology officer of U.K. startup Humanising Autonomy, describes how AI helps AVs understand the intentions of pedestrians, how pedestrian behavior differs among cultures and how that intelligence can lead to safer streets.

Olaf Sakkers urges a faster shift from car ownership to ‘trip economy’ (Episode 122) Oct 31, 2021

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Olaf Sakkers, general partner at mobility-minded venture-capital firm Red Blue Capital, considers progress toward pollution-reduction targets in terms of electric miles rather than electric-vehicle sales. He further advocates for a bolder U.S. infrastructure proposal.

Nuro’s Greg Rogers on the crossroads of food policy and transportation (Episode 121) Oct 24, 2021

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Greg Rogers, public policy manager at Nuro, explains how the company uses its robots to deliver fresh groceries, discusses the climate for AV laws in Washington D.C. and details how his experience as a ride-hailing driver influenced his views on transportation.

Chelsey Colbert on new 'gold standard' for transportation data privacy (Episode 120) Oct 17, 2021

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The policy counsel for the Future of Privacy Forum discusses the potential risks of sharing information from dockless scooter rides, the emerging debate over AI and driver monitoring cameras, and the words that "make privacy nerds bristle."

Gretchen Whitmer and Trevor Pawl outline Michigan’s mobility future (Episode 119) Oct 10, 2021

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Michigan’s governor and chief mobility officer discuss the state’s current infrastructure – from road conditions to electric-vehicle chargers – and detail new initiatives designed to ready the state for the proliferation of EVs.

PitchBook’s Asad Hussain sketches ‘early innings’ of a mobility transformation (Episode 118) Oct 03, 2021

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Asad Hussain, senior mobility analyst at financial data company PitchBook, discusses Ford’s recent electric vehicle investments, how investors have rethought funding mobility startups and the future of transportation beyond cars.

From Ford to photonics: Shauna McIntyre bridges automotive and lidar realms (Episode 117) Sep 26, 2021

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The CEO of lidar company Sense Photonics discusses why the company stands out in a crowded field, her experiences working for Ford Motor Co. and the importance of manufacturing expertise in lidar.

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