Auto Futures Podcast

Green NCAP promotes the development of cars which are clean and energy efficient. In this podcast, host Juliette Foster discusses mobility and sustainability, plus plans for 2022, with several partners behind the Green NCAP initiative.

ZeroLight’s Chief Product Officer, Francois De Bodinat, joins the Auto Futures Podcast to talk discuss how 3D visualization software is transforming the car buying process, for both businesses and consumers. Subscribe to AutoFutures.tv and follow us on Spotify, Itunes and Stitcher to make sure you don’t miss any weekly episodes.

Based on the TRL findings, in one day if 50% of all cars in London idled at a set of traffic lights for just one minute, nearly 30,000 kg of CO2 would be released. TRL's Olivia Cairns and Richard Cuerden join the Auto Futures Podcast to call for all local UK authorities to replicate London’s Engine Off initiative in a bid to persuade changes of driver behaviour nationwide. The Idling Action London campaign uses data from a recent TRL study which highlighted the major problem faced in highly urbanised areas. TRL is advocating the use of its evidence-based approach by local authorities to nurture these initiatives and create new ones, using local real-world data as the basis for a consistent nationwide approach to changing driver behaviour.Subscribe to AutoFutures.tv and follow us on Spotify, Itunes and Stitcher to make sure you don’t miss any weekly episodes.

New Motion’s UK General Manager, Alan McCleave joins the Auto Futures Podcast to discuss the current state of the rapidly evolving industry, analysing industry trends in the UK, understanding the complete 'EV journey', battery vs hybrid and educating the public on a new era of transport through the help of manufacturers and governments. Subscribe to AutoFutures.tv and follow us on Spotify, Itunes and Stitcher to make sure you don’t miss any weekly episodes. 

This week on the Auto Futures Podcast, Alex Kreetzer and Chris Kirby are joined by 'EV evangelist' Sam Clarke, who has recently joined the team at Gridserve, which is building the UK's first electric forecourts.With a depth of experience in electrification, from building a successful EV-related business from the ground up and ties with the public sector, Sam discusses his journey from China to the UK, whilst analysing the current state of the industry.

Carla Detrieux, Business Development Manager at Volta Trucks, joins the Auto Futures Podcast this week to discuss the importance of creating an environment that promotes freedom of design, methods to address long-term challenges in the commercial sector and creating a unique customer experience. Subscribe to AutoFutures.tv and follow us on Spotify, Itunes and Stitcher to make sure you don’t miss any weekly episodes.

Auto Trader welcomes two million users a day, who are looking for their next vehicle, whether that is petrol, diesel or electric. So who better to talk about how the drastic change the automotive market is going through than Auto Trader's Ian Plummer. The discussion spans from the price impact of EVs, the pre-owned market and how new options such as micro-mobility and subscription services are shaping the modern consumer market. We also find out what is the most popular EV on the market today. Subscribe to AutoFutures.tv and follow us on Spotify, Itunes and Stitcher to make sure you don’t miss any weekly episodes.

As inner-city business struggles, more rural areas on the outskirts of cities are actually doing quite well, due to people working from home and shopping locally instead of where their offices are.From an economic standpoint, demand is slowly returning and money is still being spent; only this time, at the businesses that had originally lost footfall to cities.Paul Campion, Transport Research London CEO, joins the Auto Futures Podcast to discuss the change in behavior, both from a consumer and business perspective, from transport to coffee shops. Subscribe to AutoFutures.tv and follow us on Spotify, Itunes and Stitcher to make sure you don’t miss any weekly episodes.

Back by popular demand, the Auto Futures Podcast returns for Season 4. Alex Kreetzer, Ben Boutcher-West and Chris Kirby catch up on what has been a turbulent year, discussing the ongoing impact of the pandemic on business and how the mobility industry has been reshaped forever. Subscribe to AutoFutures.tv and follow us on Spotify, Itunes and Sticher to make sure you don't miss any weekly episodes.

Following a successful MOVE America, which transcended the region due to going virtual, Auto Futures Editor Alex Kreetzer caught up with Arrival's Chief Strategy Officer, Avinash Rugoobur, to discuss where the company is today and reflect on what has been a very unique year for the transport industry.

Last week, Auto Futures was live at SHIFT Mobility in Berlin, speaking with transport leaders from around the world in what has been many people's first event since the global lockdown.SHIFT operated as a hybrid event, consisting of both real-life and virtual keynote speakers. In addition to interviewing multiple executives, we managed to find a quiet spot away from the bustling event and spoke with CEO of Hyundai Hydrogen Mobility, Mark Freymüller, who called in from his office in Zurich, Switzerland.

So much has changed in the world during the 10-week period of recording season 3 of the Auto Futures Podcast. Although we prepared somewhat to discuss current trends and hot topics we could not plan for the arrival of a global pandemic, which has rocked the world. In fact, things quickly changed after the first episode, as we were forced to record the following nine episodes via the internet. Despite these challenges, we have experienced our best season yet, speaking with some fantastic names from innovative companies around the world to talk about the challenges and opportunities the industry is facing. To wrap up, Alex, Ben and Chris regroup and reflect on the main talking points in a special episode to bring season 3 to an end. We want to thank all of our guests for taking the time to speak with us and our partners at Boston Consulting Group who have made season 3 possible. Season 4 will be back soon!

This week on the Auto Futures Podcast, we are joined by Felix Petersen, European head of electric scooter sharing company, Spin.When it comes to micro-mobility, and more specifically scooters, there aren’t many people that can match Felix's CV. From co-founding Circ, which was acquired by Bird earlier in the year, and leading Ford's exciting new scooter company, he is the perfect person to ask about the different transport shifts within global cities.We delve into the world of e-scooters, from business to social impact, looking at how different companies are penetrating the market and helping cities help their populations move.In association with Boston Consulting Group.

As you know, we at Auto Futures have been working with Boston Consulting Group for two seasons now and, in that time, have seen some fantastic guests and companies from around the world come together to discuss all that is automotive, transport, mobility and more. So, as we approach the penultimate episode, we decided to sit down with BCG’s Alex Wachtmeister and Michelle Andersen to look at how businesses can rebound from COVID-19.The discussion surrounds how people and businesses from the public and private sectors are reacting to the global pandemic, new behavioural changes in society and what comes next in what has been a time of turmoil and uncertainty.In association with BCG.

This week on the Auto Futures Podcast we ditch four wheels for two, welcoming Damon Motorcycles CEO and Co-Founder Jay Giraud, to talk about the Vancouver-based startup’s journey towards electrification. However, Damon's offering doesn’t stop at high-performance electric motors, with advanced AI systems and sensors to protect the rider from the environment around it, from busy city streets to open roads. The discussion surrounds the impact of technology on the motorbike industry, the different demand and use cases for two-wheeled transport around the world and the effect it will have on mobility services and fleets, from the police to food delivery.

This week on the Auto Futures Podcast Alex, Ben and Chris sit down with Zeelo CEO Sam Ryan, who has set the bar for many startups in the transport sector dealing with the struggles of Covid-19.Sam and his team are supporting companies and key workers, collaborating with the likes of Amazon, Ocado and Argos to help keep employees safe in these challenging times. The podcast focuses on how businesses can react to the changing market, overcoming Covid-19 and potentially opening up new revenue stream going forward. In association with Boston Consulting Group.

Today, The Auto Futures Podcast travels across the pond to America to speak with Chris Thomas, the Co-Founder of Assembly Ventures and the Detroit Mobility Lab. From serving in the US Army to being on the board of NuTonomy, Chris has an incredibly interesting career. He now lives and breathes all that is Detroit, working on projects aimed at developing the region into a future transport hub. His goal is to build one of the world's foremost mobility technology ecosystems in Detroit by building the talent, community, and connections that will be necessary to shape the future mobility sector.In association with Boston Consulting Group.

The insurance sector has seen a drastic change over the last decade, from both a business and consumer perspective. People have changed the way they use and supply vehicles around the world, from shared services and private ownership to leasing and multi-purpose vehicles.To find out more about the digitisation of insurance, the Auto Futures Podcast welcomes Ed Axon of Trov, a leading insurance technology platform from California which is supporting the new ways people live, work, and move.Alex Kreetzer, Ben Boutcher-West and Chris Kirby sit down with Ed to speak about such things as analysing and reacting to the global market, 'multiple-use insurance' and the era of shared transport. In association with Boston Consulting Group.

The Auto Futures Podcast welcomes back Mobility and CAV Strategy Consultant Catherine Hutt, who joins Alex Kreetzer, Chris Kirby and Ben Boutcher West to talk about the future of business within the transport sector. This includes how mobility services can support their drivers with protective equipment, but also create an attractive package to retain them in the business and not lose out to emerging rivals. The discussion also touches on the new age of jobs in the mobility sector, looking at emerging partnerships between established companies and startups, attracting talent and the pros and cons of both startups and big organisations.In association with Boston Consulting Group.

This week the Auto Futures Podcast welcomes behavioural specialist and automation expert, Nick Reed.With a background in psychology and driver behaviour, leading mobility projects at Bosch and TRL, Nick discusses how society is changing and what difference new technology such as autonomous vehicles will have on transportation. The discussion also focuses on the stigma surrounding different forms of transport, such as active travel and how the industry can rock the status quo to accelerate autonomous development in cities. But, is the public actually ready for the autonomous revolution?

Data is king. Consumers are connected from when they wake up to when they go to sleep, with much more happening in the background 24 hours a day. It has created a new way to communicate, solve and move, but there are many challenges that it has also created. Most importantly, privacy. Data privacy is something that the wider industry is taking note of, but it has taken too long. Now, companies must focus on finding new ways to think about data in the 21st century, whilst protecting themselves and their customers. Arwen Smit, a good friend of Auto Futures, joins Alex, Ben and Chris, to talk about how we can effectively manage data and her latest book: Identity Reboot. Check it out! In association with Boston Consulting Group.

To kick off season 3 of the Auto Futures Podcast, Mobility expert James Carter joins Alex Kreetzer, Ben Boutcher-West and Chris Kirby remotely to discuss the state of the automotive and transport industries during Covid-19, looking at how companies can remain agile and find success in tough times. What will happen to automakers, fleet operators, dealerships and startups? What about the inevitable recession looming over? Find out below.

As the world comes to a standstill, Auto Futures thought it would be a good idea to come together to talk about the latest developments surrounding COVID-19, including how the media and transport industries are coping with difficulties such as restrictions, lock-downs and business closures. Stay tuned for Season 3 of the Auto Futures Podcast.

It's that time of year again - MOVE has returned to London! The leading mobility event will host 880 speakers, 380 exhibitors, 250 startups and 5,000 attendees, who will discuss the rapidly evolving mobility and transport industries. In the run up to MOVE2020, Auto Futures Editor sat down with what3words Gigi Etienne, Bolt Mike Galvin, Lime Alan Clarke and MOVE Conference Director Cormac Martin. The event takes place at London ExCel on the 11th and 12th of February. If you haven’t already, make sure to book tickets on the official MOVE website and we’ll see you there. terrapinn.com/move (use the code Auto30 for 30% off)

As 2019 comes to an end, Alex, Chris and Luke sit down one more time to discuss the result of 'The Ultimate Mobility Race'.They also get stuck into some industry news and round up the main talking points of the year, including their views on the overrated and underrated innovations moving forward. A special thank you to Luke, who is moving to Australia in the new year - We'll miss you! As usual, don’t forget to subscribe to Auto Futures and follow us on Spotify, Itunes and Stitcher. We'll see you next year.

Bringing to an end what has been an entertaining and thought-provoking second season, the Auto Futures Podcast finale sees BCG Partners Xavier Mosquet, Aakash Aroraand Joel Janda sit down with Alex Kreetzer to touch on some of the megatrends developing from within the industry today, from the business cases of electric vehicles, the role of governments and the new opportunities created from the arrival of autonomous technology.The discussion also dives further into some of BCG's reports which have been touched on throughout this season. Make sure to check out BCG.com to find out more. As usual, don’t forget to subscribe to Auto Futures and follow us on Spotify, Itunes and Sticher.

This week on the Auto Futures Podcast, Alex gives Turo's Managing Director (UK), Xavier Collins a call to talk all that is Turo, discussing the evolving car-sharing market, raising the profile of electric vehicles and his time at Uber and Deliveroo. Don’t forget to subscribe to Auto Futures and follow us on Spotify, Itunes and Sticher.In association with Boston Consulting Group.

Will premium services continue to exist and flourish in the urban mobility market? Absolutely.This week on the Auto Futures Podcast, Alex Kreetzer, Ben Boutcher-West, Chris Kirby and Luke Rust sit down with Addison Lee's Catherine Hutt to discuss the future of premium mobility services, such as how they can help advertise the benefits of EVs and the importance of human interaction.Don’t forget to subscribe to Auto Futures and follow us on Spotify, Itunes and Sticher.In association with Boston Consulting Group.

This week on the Auto Futures Podcast, Alex, Chris, Ben and Luke sit down with Henry Harris-Burland of Starship Technologies - the exciting start up running its little delivery robots around the world, from Pittsburgh to Milton Keynes.The discussion centres around public acceptance and the psychology behind self-driving vehicles, humanising autonomy, regulations and the unique applications for ground robots and drones.Don't forget to subscribe to Auto Futures and follow us on Spotify, Itunes and Sticher. In association with Boston Consulting Group.

Say goodbye to your postcode. It's time to get creative. This week on the Auto Futures Podcast, we sit down with Giles Rhys Jones, CMO of what3words, to discuss how the British-based startup is addressing the world with 3 words, from helping rescue a horse stuck in a ditch to helping the Mongolian postal service.Make sure to subscribe to Auto Futures and follow us on Spotify, Itunes and Sticher. In association with Boston Consulting Group.

Welcome to a very special episode of the Auto Futures Podcast, following our Future of Fuel event held earlier this week at Thompson Reuters HQ in London.The show brought together journalists, leading brands and industry professionals, including an inspiring panel - including Riversimple’s Hugo Spowers, Groupe PSA’s Helen Lees, Imperial College Professor Ricardo Martinez-Botas and ClientEarth’s Dominic Phinn.The discussion and Q&A session featured a thought-provoking discussion, including policy-making, the air quality crisis, infrastructure and, of course, which fuel will rule as we move into a new decade.Our Editor Alex Kreetzer revisits some of the best moments from the event.In association with Boston Consulting Group

This week on the Auto Futures Podcast, we sit down with Yael Rivkind, Otonomo's Director of Partnerships & Strategic Initiatives, to discuss how data is transforming the automotive industry, from privacy and identity theft to autonomy and electric vehicle uptake.For more conversations with industry thought leaders and mobility pioneers like this, make sure to check out autofutures.tv and subscribe to the weekly Auto Futures Podcast on all major platforms.In Association with Boston Consulting Group.

This week on the Auto Futures Podcast, we talk to Zeelo CEO Sam Ryan about how the shared transportation service is helping people ditch their cars across the continent, including a hilarious journey with fellow Tottenham Hotspur fans to the Champions League Final in Madrid. In association with Boston Consulting Group.

How do we solve the ‘chicken and the egg’ EV crisis? According to Chris Pateman-Jones, Head of Product and Strategy for Connected Kerb, it all comes down to innovative charging infrastructure which will help cities prepare for the future and getting consumers – like his 90 year old uncle – to experience electric cars. Chris sits down with Auto Futures Editor Alex Kreetzer and Appy Way’s Head of Mobility Ben Boutcher-West to discuss how smart infrastructure like this can work alongside data to help cities thrive from the kerb up. In association with Boston Consulting Group.

How do you make the van sexy?Well, it’s not exactly an easy task but UK-based technology company Arrival has achieved it, pulling the wraps off of its next-gen electric commercial vehicle platform dubbed by many as “the coolest van ever!”Join Arrival’s Avinash Rugoobur and Imogen Pierce on this week’s Auto Futures Podcast, where they talk about how this revolutionary idea came to fruition and discuss the importance of simplicity, approach and design on the journey towards the new age of commercial vehicles.P.S: Watch out for an exciting product line-up on the horizon!

Following a highly successful first season - if we say so ourselves - the Auto Futures Podcast is finally back! Join Alex, Chris, Ben and Luke as they catch up on what's been happening in the mobility industry since they've been away, ahead of this season. Stay tuned for a great season full of interesting characters from the world of mobility.

To Cisco’s Stu Higgins, it’s all about ‘frictionless cities.’We sat down with him to discuss how urban settlements can use technology to improve congestion, air quality and the day-to-day lives of its inhabitants, from revolutionary vehicles and mobility services to wearables and big data.In fact, according to research carried out by Cisco, by 2025, nine million “things an hour” will be connected globally.But is this influx of technology the answer? Stay tuned for this week’s podcast to find out.In association with Boston Consulting Group

Welcome to episode 10 of the Auto Futures Podcast.Subscribe to make sure you listen to new podcasts every week. Want to get on the pod? Get in contact with Editor Alex Kreetzer: akreetzer@dma-media.com or reach out on Twitter: @Auto_Futures

Welcome to episode 9 of the Auto Futures Podcast.In this episode, Auto Futures Editor Alex Kreetzer, Tomorrow’s Journey CEO Chris Kirby, Head of Mobility at AppyParking Ben Boutcher-West and Immense Simulations’ Head of Commercial Development Luke Rust sit down with Natalie Sauber Mobility Solutions Lead at Arcadis.Subscribe to make sure you listen to new podcasts every week. Want to get on the pod? Get in contact with Editor Alex Kreetzer: akreetzer@dma-media.com or reach out on Twitter: @Auto_Futures

Welcome to episode 8 of the Auto Futures Podcast.In this episode, Auto Futures Editor Alex Kreetzer, Tomorrow’s Journey CEO Chris Kirby, Head of Mobility at AppyParking Ben Boutcher-West and Immense Simulations’ Head of Commercial Development Luke Rust sit down with Joseph Seal-Driver, Entrepreneur In Residence - InMotion Ventures.Subscribe to make sure you listen to new podcasts every week. Want to get on the pod? Get in contact with Editor Alex Kreetzer: akreetzer@dma-media.com or reach out on Twitter: @Auto_Futures

This week, Auto Futures Editor Alex Kreetzer and Luke Rust, Head of Commercial Development at Immense Simulations, sit down with Lukas Neckermann, Author and Strategic Advisor for Splyt, Flock and Next Future Transportation. Make sure to subscribe to Autofutures.tv to listen to new podcasts every Friday morning.You can also listen in on Spotify, Buzzsprout, Pocket Cast and more! Want to get on the pod? Get in contact with Editor Alex Kreetzer: akreetzer@dma-media.com or reach out via Twitter: @Auto_Futures

This week, Auto Futures Editor Alex Kreetzer, Tomorrow’s Journey CEO Chris Kirby and Head of Mobility at AppyParking Ben Boutcher-West get a visit from Daniel Ruiz, the CEO of Zenzic - formally known as Meridian - to talk about the acceleration of the self-driving revolution in the UK.Make sure to subscribe to Autofutures.tv to listen to new podcasts every Friday morning. You can also listen in on Spotify, Buzzsprout, Pocket Cast and more! Want to get on the pod? Get in contact with Editor Alex Kreetzer: akreetzer@dma-media.com or reach out via Twitter: @Auto_Futures

Welcome to episode 5 of the Auto Futures Podcast.In this episode, Auto Futures Editor Alex Kreetzer, Tomorrow’s Journey CEO Chris Kirby, Head of Mobility at AppyParking Ben Boutcher-West and Immense Simulations’ Head of Commercial Development Luke Rust talk micro mobility, the rise of the copycats, reinventing yourself, and speed dating for OEMs.Subscribe to make sure you listen to new podcasts every Friday morning.Want to get on the pod? Get in contact with Editor Alex Kreetzer: akreetzer@dma-media.com or reach out on Twitter: @Auto_Futures

Following a successful Auto Futures Live launch event in London last week, Editor Alex Kreetzer decided to give panellist and CEO of Pod Point Erik Fairbairn a call to discuss the event and expand on some of the hot topics discussed over the morning briefing. They also got a chance to address some additional questions from the crowd and live stream that couldn't be answered in time. Watch the Highlights of Auto Futures Live here: https://www.autofutures.tv/2019/06/06/smart-cities-new-solutions-highlights/

Welcome to episode 4 of the Auto Futures Podcast.In this episode, Auto Futures Editor Alex Kreetzer, Tomorrow’s Journey CEO Chris Kirby, Head of Mobility at AppyParking Ben Boutcher-West and Immense Simulations' Head of Commercial Development Luke Rust sit down with Christoph Domke, Director - Mobility 2030 at KPMG to discuss the importance of freight and logistics inside and outside of cities. Subscribe for new podcasts every Friday morning.Want to get on the pod? Get in contact with Editor Alex Kreetzer: akreetzer@dma-media.com or reach out on Twitter: @Auto_Futures

Welcome to episode three of the Auto Futures Podcast.In this episode, Alex Kreetzer, Chris Kirby, Ben Boutcher-West and Luke Rust talk about Uber's unexpected IPO, a possible Addison Lee acquisition and Enterprise's American Dream.Want to get on the pod? Contact Editor Alex Kreetzer on akreetzer@dma-media.com or reach out on Twitter: @Auto_Futures

Welcome to episode two of the Auto Futures Podcast.In this episode Alex Kreetzer, Tomorrow's Journey CEO Chris Kirby and Head of Mobility at AppyParking Ben Boutcher-West are joined by Arwen Smit from MOBI and Luke Rust from Immense Simulations.Each week, the team sit down with global mobility leaders to discuss the mega trends of tomorrow, today.Subscribe to make sure you listen to new podcasts every Friday morning.

Welcome to the first Auto Futures Podcast! In our pilot episode, Auto Futures Editor Alex Kreetzer, Tomorrow's Journey CEO Chris Kirby and Head of Mobility at AppyParking Ben Boutcher-West talk about the current state of the mobility industry and the importance of collaboration and public perception.Each week, the team sit down with global mobility leaders to discuss the mega trends of tomorrow, today.Subscribe to make sure you listen to new episodes every Friday morning.