Shift: A podcast about mobility
Automotive News
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.
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Jul 14, 2024 • 45min
Sarasina Tuchen previews air mobility’s third chapter
The investor, advisor and former U.S. DOT senior scientist links the emerging eVTOL industry with America’s global innovation leadership. She further explains how aviation must be better integrated with other transportation options.
Jul 7, 2024 • 52min
Grayson Brulte on the rocky rollout of software-defined vehicles
The founder and CEO of The Road To Autonomy examines the new Rivian-Volkswagen joint venture, casts some doubts on the auto industry’s electrification push and explores the broader mobility business landscape.
Jun 30, 2024 • 33min
John O’Leary on the affordability gap for zero-emissions vehicles
John O’Leary, CEO of Daimler Truck North America, discusses where he thinks hydrogen fits in commercial trucking and what role incentives play in increasing vehicle affordability. He also shares his perspective on charging infrastructure availability.
Jun 23, 2024 • 55min
Steve Kiefer on eradicating the scourge of distracted driving
Ahead of the July 4th holiday, historically a deadly date on U.S. roads, the Kiefer Foundation chairman details the steps that tech companies, automakers, lawmakers and individual drivers can all take to stop distracted driving and improve traffic safety.
Jun 16, 2024 • 37min
Chevron’s Kaustav Sinha explores multiple paths in the energy transition
The oil company’s director of strategic partnerships details efforts in renewable fuels, hydrogen and carbon capture, examines energy and auto industry synergies, and updates Chevron's work with Toyota and Cummins.
Jun 9, 2024 • 17min
What should an EV sound like?
On a special episode of Shift, Automotive News staffers are contestants on a game show about electric vehicle sounds. That is followed by an explanation of the factors driving electric vehicle sound design.
Jun 2, 2024 • 48min
Gatik’s Arjun Narang firms up plans to scale self-driving trucks
The co-founder and chief technology officer details the latest developments in the company’s driverless operations and shares how customers are replacing Class 8 big rigs with Gatik’s box trucks on repeatable, “Middle Mile” routes.
May 26, 2024 • 40min
Ford’s Lisa Drake on the EV, hybrid future
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.
May 19, 2024 • 57min
Wayve’s Alex Kendall raises $1 billion for shot at self-driving breakthrough
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.
May 12, 2024 • 49min
Toyota Ventures’ Jim Adler finds fresh opportunity for mobility investments
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.
