

Smart Driving Cars Podcast
Fred Fishkin/Alain Kornhauser
What's the latest in smart driving cars? Listen in to lively discussions with Princeton University Professor Alain Kornhauser, co-host tech journalist Fred Fishkin and guests. How soon will you be riding in a self driving car? This is the podcast to tune in to for real info without hype or spin.
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Nov 13, 2025 • 57min
Smart Driving Cars episode 402 with guest Alex Roy
0:00 Open and welcome to Alex Roy2:40 Alex Roy presentation on the Past, Present & Futureof Self Driving4:54 Alex presents The True History of Self Driving from DaVinci to today10:47 Could in vehicle humanoid robots be helpful19:50 from DARPA on31:30 In 2025 Waymo scales operations and Tesla robotaxislaunch34:00 Roy’s Razor -the test of what really is self-driving40:30 SAE Levels should be done away with44:55 A focus onaffordability?48:20 Tesla owners could be paid for use of vehicle computepower for AI50:25 Elon Musk issaying drivers using FSD may soon be able to text and drive54:55 Congratulations on ITN America’s 30 years of providingrides

Sep 20, 2025 • 1h 1min
Smart Driving Cars episode 399: Waymo crashes examined by Understanding AI's Kai Williams
An examination of Waymo's crash reports, Morgan Stanley's Adam Jonas talks about AI, Robotaxis as public transit, a Tesla may have saved a life and more. From Understanding AI, writer Kai Williams joins Princeton's Alain Kornhauser and co-host Fred Fishkin for episode 399 of Smart Driving Cars. Tune in, subscribe and also find us on The Transportation Channel.

Sep 14, 2025 • 1h 3min
Smart Driving Cars episode 398-Musk changes Tesla narrative
Elon Musk changes Tesla narrative. And it isn't a first in the automotive world according to Michael Sena. The consultant and co-author of The Real Case for Driverless Mobility joins Princeton's Alain Kornhauser and co-host Fred Fishkin for episode 398 of Smart Driving Cars. Plus ..Tesla's latest master plan, Zoox in Las Vegas, the humans vs. self driving safety debate and more. Tune in and subscribe.

Aug 28, 2025 • 34min
Smart Driving Cars episode 397-Space X, Transportation governance, Waymo, Tesla and more
SpaceX success with Starship Flight Ten! ASU's Dr. Steven Polzin reports that As Travel Changes so Must Transportation Governance. Plus the latest developments on Waymo, Tesla and more. Join Princeton's Alain Kornhauser and co-host Fred Fishkin for episode 397 of Smart Driving Cars!

Aug 14, 2025 • 40min
Smart Driving Cars episode 396- Revel folds Model Y ride Hailing, Tesla Robotaxis, Waymo & more
Revel shuts down Model Y ride hailing service in NYC, while Tesla and Waymo aim to start services in the city. A move for Adam Jonas at Morgan Stanley, GM wants to sell self driving cars to consumers and more! Tune into episode 396 of Smart Driving Cars with Princeton's Alain Kornhauser and co-host Fred Fishkin.

Jul 30, 2025 • 27min
Smart Driving Cars episode 395-Trains, Teslas and Robotaxis
With a big rail merger in the headlines, Alain talks trains. Plus...AI policy vision in Washington, Waymo's woes in Boston, the Model Y is a top safety pick again and the latest on Lyft, Uber and more. Join Princeton's Alain Kornhauser and co-host Fred Fishkin for episode 395 of Smart Driving Cars.

Jul 18, 2025 • 35min
Smart Driving Cars episode 394 The Tesla-Waymo robotaxi battle and more
The battle between Waymo and Tesla in the robotaxi arena as both plan expanded service areas. Autonomous heavy machinery. Tesla's Dojo 2 Supercomputer. Plus Uber, May Mobility, VW and more on Smart Driving Cars episode 394 with Princeton's Alain Kornhauser and co-host Fred Fishkin. Tune in and subscribe.

Jul 7, 2025 • 43min
Smart Driving Cars episode 393- Is Elon Musk the Henry Ford of our day?
Is Elon Musk the Henry Ford of our day? In which ways? Some surprises, perhaps, in a Mobility Musings essay from Michael Sena who joins Alain and Fred for episode 393 of Smart Driving Cars. Plus- the Tesla robotaxi rollout and the coverage of it, Waymo, VW, driverless systems in China, Malcolm Gladwell and more.

Jul 1, 2025 • 32min
Smart Driving Cars episode 392-Tesla, Ford, Waymo and more
What is the significance of a Tesla Model Y delivering itself to a consumer? What happened when Reuters and Business Insider reached out to Princeton's Alain Kornhauser for comment on Tesla's robotaxi launch issues in Austin? Join Alain and co-host Fred Fishkin for that plus Ford, Waymo and more on episode 392 of Smart Driving Cars. Tune in and subscribe!

Jun 20, 2025 • 41min
Smart Driving Cars episode 391- Robotaxis from VW-Waymo-Tesla
VW ID.Buzz Robotaxis coming? Waymo expands. Tesla robotaxis launching. All that and more on epsidoe 391 of Smart Driving Cars. Join Princeton's Alain Kornhauser and co-host Fred Fishkin and subscribe!


