Future of Automotive | BNR

How soon will we go to work in a self driving car? And what will the new technology bring us? These are the questions that lay ahead discussing the future of our way of transportation. Maybe our car will be a smartphone on wheels... Listen to the first episode of Future of Automotive.

We know its coming. But when? Or should I say where? In this second episode of The Future of Automotive were going to zoom in on the autonomous car. Clever engineers all over the world are working on new technology from Los Angeles to Eindhoven. I want to find out more about the possibilities and the risks of autonomous cars.

Our cars are becoming increasingly connected with other vehicles and the infrastructure. Think of a smart phone on wheels that will drive you to Paris without any hiccups on the way. Does that sound too good to be true? Stay tuned and find out.

Forget about trash, think treasure! In this episode we will focus on sustainable car manufacturing. How can the industry make the transition towards a circular economy model? Do we need to think in radical new ways about designing cars? I will discuss these topics with experts from the industry.

In this fifth episode we will talk about the number one source of frustration amongst car drivers: traffic jams. My main question is: how can smart mobility significally reduce traffic congestion?

This is the final episode and well talk about the electrification of the automotive industry. How does this trend change the way consumers feel about car ownership? Most experts dont dare to look beyond 2030. With my guest we will look further ahead!

In this podcast series we will navigate through the automotive landscape of the nearby future. First episode will be published on September 27th. Host: Maria Punch.