Octane101 - The Future Of All Things Moving

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The future of all things moving! Love automobiles? Love tech? You are gonna love this show. Subscribe us for slightly weird, at times obsessively detailed, and often funny, chatter from the intersection of the two. Hosted by Akshay Sharma and Sayan Chakravarty. Email: akshay@octane101.com

Akshay Sharma, Sayan Chakravarty


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    Ep40 - Keeping up with RedBull, the EV downturn & a day in dirt

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 104:08


    In this episode, the two talk about the off track drama happening in F1 outpacing the on track battles as it returns for the 2024 season. Meanwhile MotoGP returns with some really exciting developments to follow this season, including a promising rookie in Pedro Acosta and a beloved hero Marquez on a faster motorcycle. The two also talk about decline in the EV market globally, and share the experience of spending a day riding Kawasaki dirt bikes on track.Share feedback at akshay@octane101.com or tweet at @octane_101Follow us at @the_motonomad and @sayanRS

    Ep39 - The 48V push, Chat GPT in cars and Hey Mercedes!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2024 67:56


    In this episode, the two look back at some of the biggest developments of 2023 so as one would expect, MotoGP in India was mentioned way too many times. But also the sub 500cc motorcycle segment, EU's move towards data protection and some more.On top of that, they talk about Dakar rally and hopes for Harith Noah, who by the time of posting finished 1st in Rally2, the new himalayan without riding it, which by the time of posting, they had riddem and lot of AI news from CESShare feedback at akshay@octane101.com or tweet at @octane_101Follow us at @the_motonomad and @sayanRS

    Ep38 - The driving data crisis, confusing driverless future and return of a forgotten brand

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2023 85:35


    In this episode, the two talk about the very first episode of Octane101 Podcast as the topic of data generated by cars finally gains some traction.They also discuss the unusual developments in driverless space where on one end, we saw giant funding rounds while on the other, some setbacks. And they eventually end up at their favorite topic of bashing SUVs and discuss Colarado's new policy to tax SUVs.Share feedback at akshay@octane101.com or tweet at @octane_101Follow us at @the_motonomad and @sayanRS

    Ep37 - MotoGP in India, bad days for Perez and the fear of Android Auto

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 125:54


    In this episode, the two hosts dissect the recent Formula 1 Singapore and Japanese Grand Prix, debating about the position Perez is in right now..We then shift gears to the historic moment in Indian motorsport: the debut of MotoGP in India. Experience the excitement as our hosts take you through the race highlights and discuss in detail everything that went right for the race, and everything that needs to be fixed for the next year.In the usual news, some conversation around Tata's latest Nexon EV. Plus Tesla's latest move as they navigate the transition away from the controversial yoke steering wheel.Share feedback at akshay@octane101.com or tweet at @octane_101Follow us at @the_motonomad and @sayanRS

    Ep36 - More yoke steerings, the future of 400s and another day at Tesla

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2023 107:41


    Rec Aug11- In this episode, as usual, the two debate over Sergio Perez and his poor performance somewhere in other F1 related talks. They also talk about yoke steerings coming to more cars, optimistic plans of Goa to go EV, impact of changes in subsidies, some weird incidents in EV space, and most importantly, the brand new Triumph Speed 400 and Harley 440x.Share feedback at akshay@octane101.com or tweet at @octane_101Follow us at @the_motonomad and @sayanRS

    Ep35 - Botched F1 Facts, generative AI fads & confusing EV nomenclature

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2023 107:17


    Rec May29 - In this episode, Sayan and Akshay make a fool of themselves by forgetting Ford's entry in F1 while talking about Honda's return. After that very embarrassing oversight, they talk about the the war heating up between driverless cars and emergency responders, generative AI taking over all the news and endlessly argue if the new BMW 5 series looks good or bad.To top all that, they went into an endless discussion on how carmakers have lost the plot while naming their electric cars and whether brands like Mercedes really need to be putting the same name on their sedans and SUVs.Share feedback at akshay@octane101.com or tweet at @octane_101Follow us at @the_motonomad and @sayanRS

    Ep34 - Hope from Hyundai, a new lambo & some steering wheel news

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2023 112:38


    Rec Mar31- In this episode of a brand new season, Akshay and Sayan start off with the obvious, F1 and MotoGP. After a lot of fanboy storytelling about Fernando Alonso, they talk about sprint format in MotoGP and then rant a lot about no TV broadcast for F1.And very out of character for both of them, they speak highly of Hyundai, talk about solutions that are seeking problems and bring up serious concerns around EV ownership.Share feedback at akshay@octane101.com or tweet at @octane_101Follow us at @the_motonomad and @sayanRS

    Ep33 - The best and worst in mobility and EV news in 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2023 157:05


    Rec Dec 29 - In this episode, Akshay and Sayan look back at the year and discuss the highs and lows that the industry witnessed this year. But of course, as it always happens, they get carried away in discussing new EVs, plans for 2023 and long debates over motorsports.Share feedback at akshay@octane101.com or tweet at @octane_101Follow us at @the_motonomad and @sayanRS

    Ep32 - The crazy spectrum of Indian electric vehicles

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2022 95:53


    Rec Nov 27 - In yet another episode loaded with long drawn debates on EV, Sayan and Akshay talk discuss about the Ultraviolette F77, the clouds on the future of driverless, updates on Nikola founder Trevor Milton and Pravaig Dynamics, a new EV maker with tall promises.Links mentioned: Pravaig Defy Team Bhp | Bad Bets PodcastShare feedback at akshay@octane101.com or tweet at @octane_101Follow us at @the_motonomad and @sayanRS

    Ep31 - The ugliest BMW, the weirdest Ferrari and the road to driverless

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2022 102:08


    Rec Oct 09- In this episode loaded to the brim, Akshay and Sayan talk about lot of new EV launches including Tata Tiago EV, Vida V1 Pro, Mercedes EQS and while obsessing over upcoming old school car launches. The two also discuss the rather dramatic Japanese F1 Grand Prix, the road for Moto GP to India and Akshay's constant breakdowns due to battery issues.Share feedback at akshay@octane101.com or tweet at @octane_101.Follow us at @the_motonomad and @sayanRS

    Ep30 - New 'EV Charger', child friendly Teslas and fresh craziness at Koenigsegg

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2022 96:07


    Recorded Aug 28 - In this episode the two obsess over some crazy tech Koenigsegg has launched over the years while talking about their latest car, go back to two wheels with the Triumph TE1, talk about the new Dodge Charger EV and get Akshay to admit his hypocrisy about EVs.Share feedback at akshay@octane101.com or tweet at @octane_101.Follow us at @the_motonomad and @sayanRS.

    Ep29 - The ADAS safety dilemma and the EV gold rush

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 94:51


    Recorded July 10 - After car history dominated the last few episodes, we are back to the future, no pun intended.In this episode, we talk about road safety and question whether all ADAS features deliver on their promise or are we missing something. We also talk at length about British and Austrian Grand Prix, Elon Musk Twitter chaos (duh, obviously) and India's steps towards making roads saferShare feedback at akshay@octane101.com or tweet at @octane_101.Follow us at @the_motonomad and @sayanRS

    Ep28 - Comfort features invented in USA and the unexpected pollutants

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 85:13


    While German cars dominated the last episode, American cars dominate this one. What started off as a joke about comfort features coming from USA sent both hosts down a rabbit hole of old car trivia. They also talk about the new developments in the EV space and the potential regulatory chaos in a driverless future.Share feedback at akshay@octane101.com or tweet at @octane_101.Follow us at @the_motonomad and @sayanRS

    Ep27 - Driving Porsche Taycan, car buying experience and the 'heating' electric scooter market

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2022 89:59


    In this episode flooded with conversations about German car makers, Sayan shares his experience of driving (and almost crashing) the Porsche Taycan, Akshay talks about his car buying experience in the current car market, they both debate over which German car maker has their EV nomenclature worked out best and lot more.Share feedback at akshay@octane101.com or tweet at @octane_101.Follow us at @the_motonomad and @sayanRS.

    Ep26 - The EV tax problem, driving MG ZS EV & recent motorcycling adventures

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2022 95:59


    Who pays the tax revenues lost from fuels sales? In this episode, we try to find the answer. We also talk about our recent motorcycle adventures, the updated MG ZS EV, the obsession with 10 minute grocery delivery, wireless Volvo XC40 charging and lot more.Links mentioned: Ola-TeamBHP | The Smoking Tyre PodcastShare feedback at akshay@octane101.com or tweet at @octane_101.Follow us at @the_motonomad and @sayanRS.Join our mailing list to stay ahead of curve on everything mobility.

    Ep25 - Electrified Dakar, crazy IC engine cars & the pain of an EV trip

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2022 96:16


    (Recorded Feb 3) After a rather unproductive break, we start off by talking about the events at Dakar, Sayan's chaotic EV road trip, the last breath of V12 and more news and updates from our favourite electric scooter brand.Links mentioned: Morning Context StoryShare feedback at akshay@octane101.com or tweet at @octane_101.Follow us at @the_motonomad and @sayanRS.Join our mailing list to stay ahead of curve on everything mobility.Start your own podcast like us for free at Hubhopper Studio and never bother again about hosting costs or distribution.

    Ep24 - The year of 2 wheels, future of EVs & the flood of ADVs

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2021 95:18


    It has been the year of two wheels. On this episode we look back at some of the predictions we made through the year, what comes next for the Indian EV landscape and talk about the dramatic Abu Dhabi GP.Share feedback at akshay@octane101.com or tweet at @octane_101.Follow us at @the_motonomad and @sayanRS.Join our mailing list to stay ahead of curve on everything mobility.Start your own podcast like us for free at Hubhopper Studio and never bother again about hosting costs or distribution.

    Ep23 - EV Wars - Revenge of the Scooters

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2021 95:20


    Recorded Nov 12, 2021. In this seriously delayed episode, we talk about the big names coming in EV space, ups and downs of Ola Electric and of course a bit about Tesla.Share feedback at akshay@octane101.com or tweet at @octane_101.Follow us at @the_motonomad and @sayanRS.Join our mailing list to stay ahead of curve on everything mobility.Start your own podcast like us for free at Hubhopper Studio and never bother again about hosting costs or distribution.

    Ep22 - The clever F1 cheats and the electric motorcycle aspirants

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 80:21


    In this episode, we talk about some of the most clever innovations we witnessed in Formula 1 in the recent years, Kawasaki's plans for world domination and Ducati's eGP move.Share feedback at akshay@octane101.com or tweet at @octane_101.Follow us at @the_motonomad and @sayanRS.Join our mailing list to stay ahead of curve on everything mobility here.Start your own podcast like us for free at Hubhopper Studio and never bother again about hosting costs or distribution.

    Ep21 - The mess of public chargers, Tiger Sport 660 & more hydrogen experiments

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 77:29


    In this episode, we share our experience of visiting some EV charging stations, discuss lot of developments in EV space, disclose our top secret plans to start an oddly named electric motorcycle company. Share feedback at akshay@octane101.com or tweet at @octane_101.Follow us at @the_motonomad and @sayanRS.Join our mailing list to stay ahead of curve on everything mobility here.Start your own podcast like us for free at Hubhopper Studio and never bother again about hosting costs or distribution.

    Ep20 - The unseen EV challenges, end of sedans & Ola Electric's ups and downs

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2021 101:37


    In this episode, we talk about the brilliant Italian GP, the EV challenge most of us ignored, the end of sedans, new Royal Enfield Classic, Ford's packup from India and lot more.Share feedback at akshay@octane101.com or tweet at @octane_101.Follow us at @the_motonomad and @sayanRS.Join our mailing list to stay ahead of curve on everything mobility here.Start your own podcast like us for free at Hubhopper Studio and never bother again about hosting costs or distribution.

    Ep19 - Tesla under microscope, Mercedes' packup & the battery swapping chaos

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2021 94:04


    In this episode, we talk about Tesla being under authorities' scanner, Mercedes' decision to packup from Formula E, real developments in self-driving vehicles and countless new developments in the Indian EV space. Share feedback at akshay@octane101.com or tweet at @octane_101 or @the_motonomad.Join our mailing list to stay ahead of curve on everything mobility here.Start your own podcast like us for free at Hubhopper Studio and never bother again about hosting costs or distribution.

    Ep18 - Nikola's undoing, electric rallycross, electric Dakar and more EV

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2021 60:17


    Officially a new record of time taken between recording an episode and publishing it. In this episode, we talk about cars as crypto mining rig, charges on Nikola founder, new electric race forms including rally cross and Audi's new Dakar ride. Links to references in the episode at the end of description.Share feedback at akshay@octane101.com or tweet at @octane_101 or @the_motonomad.Join our mailing list to stay ahead of curve on everything mobility here.Start your own podcast like us for free at Hubhopper Studio and never bother again about hosting costs or distribution.Link to The Smoking Tire episode referred in the showLink to FIA Safety Instagram accountLink to B is for Build off road Huracan

    Ep17 - Ola's Electric theater, Dodge E muscle and Maharashtra's new EV policy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2021 69:26


    After multiple failed attempts to book one and surprisingly bold claims, we talk about how Ola Electric is trying to pull a Tesla in India. We also talk about the new policy by Maharashtra to give electric vehicles a push, some interesting cars at Goodwood Festival of Speed, Dodge's upcoming E-muscle and F1 sprint qualifying seen at the British GP.Share feedback at akshay@octane101.com or tweet at @octane_101 or @the_motonomad.Join our mailing list to stay ahead of curve on everything mobility here.Start your own podcast like us for free at Hubhopper Studio and never bother again about hosting costs or distribution.

    Ep16 - Simple One, Ola Electric and a more hopeful electric future

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2021 64:34


    We talk about some unexpected shifts towards electric in the global auto industry, another interesting electric two wheeler called Simple One, Ola's expansion from cabs to scooters and Bentley's musical aspirations. Share feedback at akshay@octane101.com or tweet at @octane_101 or @the_motonomad.Join our mailing list to stay ahead of curve on everything mobility here.Start your own podcast like us for free at Hubhopper Studio and never bother again about hosting costs or distribution.

    Ep15 - Clutchless clutches, powerless electric power and the Indian used car market

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 87:43


    We are breaking records, of how long we can rant without any topic. But on this episode, we talk about how the COVID-19 pandemic is changing used car market, possibilities of Honda's clutch by wire patent, new electric LiveWire, experience with budget electric scooter and for some reason, engine powered supercars.Share feedback at akshay@octane101.com or tweet at @octane_101 or @the_motonomad.Join our mailing list to stay ahead of curve on everything mobility here.Start your own podcast like us for free at Hubhopper Studio and never bother again about hosting costs or distribution.

    Ep14 - Zomato's green streak, non noisy Lamborghinis and weird auto websites

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2021 84:11


    In our longest episode ever, we talk about how Zomato is minimising the damage from increased food ordering, Lamborghini's shift towards electric, Audi's plan for electric customers, BMW i4 and ix and lot more.Share feedback at akshay@octane101.com or tweet at @octane_101 or @the_motonomad.Join our mailing list to stay ahead of curve on everything mobility here.Start your own podcast like us for free at Hubhopper Studio and never bother again about hosting costs or distribution.

    Ep13 - Tesla, Bitcoin & a non electric future

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2021 47:57


    In this episode, we talk about some of Tesla's recent antics, the Bitcoin drama catalysed by Elon Musk and wonder if there is a future where our vehicles are not all electric?Share feedback at akshay@octane101.com or tweet at @octane_101 or @the_motonomad.Start your own podcast like us for free at Hubhopper Studio and never bother again about hosting costs or distribution.

    Ep12 - The return of cheap fun cars and the damaging 'Earth Day' campaigns

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2021 53:36


    This time we talk about how the shift to electric cars might bring back more fun cars on a budget, the real ways to drive change for a cleaner tomorrow and the drama in Formula 1 & Formula E.Share feedback at akshay@octane101.com or tweet at @octane_101 or @the_motonomad.Start your own podcast like us for free at Hubhopper Studio and never bother again about hosting costs or distribution.

    Ep11 - Are full electric cars really the future? Or can the players afford to wait and watch?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 45:51


    In this episode, we talk about the agressive goals being set by car companies, some unlikely friendships and more fast paced chaos from electric vehicle space.Share feedback at akshay@octane101.com or tweet at @octane_101 or @the_motonomad.Start your own podcast like us for free at Hubhopper Studio and never bother again about hosting costs or distribution.

    Ep10 - Are electric two wheelers missing their market?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2021 45:11


    In this episode, we talk about the electric vehicles in India from the likes of Ather, Bajaj, TVS among others and how some of them are running after the wrong market while putting the favourable buyers in a friendzone. Share feedback at akshay@octane101.com or tweet at @octane_101 or @the_motonomad.Start your own podcast like us for free at Hubhopper Studio and never bother again about hosting costs or distribution.

    Ep09 - Impact of smartphones on transportation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 44:48


    In this episode, we talk about how the developments in smartphones space have contributed in unnoticed ways to improve how transportation works.Share feedback at akshay@octane101.com or tweet at @the_motonomad or Octane_101

    Ep08 - Cars to SaaS

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 35:58


    In this episode, we talk about some of the recent developments that will set the tone for auto industry in future. More tech on two wheels, subscriptions for features and more.Share feedback at akshay@octane101.com or tweet at @the_motonomad

    Ep07 - Auto tech that won't die

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 29:15


    In this episode, we discuss the trends and technologies seen on top tier cars that will stick around. Think engine sound in speaker is bad? We are here to tell you it gets worse.

    Ep06 - Impact of COVID 19 on the future of transportation

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2020 30:36


    In this episode, we talk about how the current situations, and the forced work from home pilot we all are in, can potentially change the face of transportation forever.

    Ep05 - The looming electric car crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2020 41:20


    In the fifth episode, we talk about the looming crisis with the electric car adoption, potential challenges and the future of electric mobility.

    Ep04 - Features that no petrolhead asked for, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2020 22:26


    In the fourth episode, we continue our conversation from third episode about the terrible features that have started creeping into our cars and motorcycles in the name of advancement

    Ep03 - Features that no petrolhead asked for, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2020 24:26


    In the third episode, we talk about the terrible features that have started creeping into our cars and motorcycles in the name of advancement

    Ep02 - Cars and car tech from CES 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2020 16:11


    In the second episode, we talk about how cars have taken the center stage at CES and all the interesting bits of tech that caught our attention at this year's show.

    Ep01 - Driving data, electric cars and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2020 25:57


    In this very first episode, we talk about how in-car UX has improved over the years, how data generated by our vehicles is as critical as our phones, electric vehicles in India and more tech that will make our lives better on the road

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