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David Welch, Detroit Bureau Chief, Bloomberg joined Grayson Brulte on The Road to Autonomy podcast to discuss how Waymo won the robotaxi race as Detroit walked away two times.There are major shifts happening in the autonomous vehicle industry as Waymo scales up operations and Tesla prepares to introduce the Cybercab. At CES last week, Jensen Huang, Co-founder & CEO of NVIDIA highlighted autonomous vehicles multi-trillion dollar potential.As Waymo and Tesla have accelerated, traditional automakers have largely abandoned their in-house autonomous vehicle development programs. Ford shutdown Argo AI and GM shutdown Cruise, potentially opening the door for companies such as Wayve and Nuro that are pursuing a licensing model. Then there is May Mobility which is emerging as an interesting player in the autonomous vehicle industry, with strong relationships Toyota and NTT, along a planned expansion with Lyft in Atlanta. By the end of 2025, the robotaxi market could look completely different.Recorded on Tuesday, January 7, 2025Episode Chapters0:00 2025 Autonomy Market Outlook2:53 Did GM Pull the Plug on Cruise Too Soon?9:23 Zoox IPO?10:52 Could Amazon Integrate Zoox into Prime?12:03 Waymo 2025 Outlook14:21 Does Uber Need a Fragmented Market to Win in Robotaxis?15:27 Rename Robotaxis, America Taxis17:30 Waymo in NYC?20:40 Will a National Autonomous Vehicle Framework Spur Investments?23:31 May Mobility28:55 Tesla Robotaxi33:30 Vision Only35:24 AI37:12 Detroit's Autonomy Strategy--------About The Road to AutonomyThe Road to Autonomy® is a leading source of data, insight and commentary on autonomous vehicles/trucks and the emerging autonomy economy™.Sign up for This Week in The Autonomy Economy newsletter: https://www.roadtoautonomy.com/autonomy-economy/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on Autonomy Markets, Grayson Brulte and Walter Piecyk discuss how the momentum has shifted in the autonomous vehicle and truck industries after NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang declared it will become the first multi-trillion dollar robotics industry at CES 2025. While the momentum shift has been significant, legacy OEMs are facing headwinds and long-term challenges as Ford shutdown Argo AI, GM shutdown Cruise and VW continues to struggle with software. Then there is Uber and their robotaxi headwinds. Does Uber have to become the “everything app” to survive? There are a lot of questions to be answered as the autonomy markets enter 2025 including business models, regulation, and public acceptance.Episode Chapters0:00 CES 20254:39 Autonomous Trucking Policy7:21 Waymo Zeekr Robotaxi 11:50 What is the Meaning of Launching in a Market?13:28 Autonomous Vehicle Components 18:12 Legacy OEMs and Ubers Role in Autonomy26:32 Aurora's Warning Triangle Petition 29:02 Viewer Question: Who Buys Uber and Lyft?33:04 Uber, the Everything App?34:49 CES 2025 Key Takeaways 37:50 CES 202640:07 Waymo as a Getaway Car42:03 Next WeekRecorded on Friday, January 10, 2025--------About The Road to AutonomyThe Road to Autonomy® is a leading source of data, insight and commentary on autonomous vehicles/trucks and the emerging autonomy economy™.Sign up for This Week in The Autonomy Economy newsletter: https://www.roadtoautonomy.com/autonomy-economy/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Guest: Mark Fields, former president & CEO of Ford Motor Company and chairperson at PlanviewIn 2005, Mark Fields was asked to run the Americas for the Ford Motor Company, a role he would serve in for 7 years, later becoming COO and then CEO. His wife and kids were used to relocating for Mark's job, but had just put down roots in Florida. He told them that this time, they should stay put — he would commute between Florida and Detroit every week, and call home for an hour every night. “I probably communicated more with [my wife] because we were apart, than if I was there,” Mark says. “Because if I was there, I'd come home for dinner, we'd spend a little bit of time together, I'd grunt at her, and then I'd go back to my emails, and ignore the kids. Whereas, by being away, I actually had really focused time every day to talk.”Chapters:(01:01) - The auto business in ‘89 (05:27) - The business now (08:47) - Ford vs. Trump (11:44) - Becoming a leader (17:35) - The next chapter (20:01) - Relocating the family (24:45) - Bring the kids to work (29:19) - “You have one life” (33:52) - Ego and purpose (42:06) - Retirement adrenaline (45:10) - Leading with passion (48:06) - Avoiding bankruptcy (52:55) - Grading Mark's CEO years (55:12) - The board (58:32) - Electric vehicles (01:04:50) - 24 Hours of Le Mans (01:11:36) - Selling a $580,000 car Mentioned in this episode: Harvard Business School, Ronald Reagan, Toyota, Nissan, Honda, CNBC, Volkswagen, American Icon, Donald Trump, Rutgers University, Mazda, Hertz, the Range Rover, Michigan University and Michigan Stadium, Mamoon Hamid, work/life balance, Mark McLaughlin and Palo Alto Networks, the Great Recession, GM, Chrysler, the North American International Auto Show, Bill Ford, Argo AI, Chariot, autonomous vehicles, Ford v Ferrari, Enzo Ferrari, the Ford GT, Jaguar Racing, and De Beers.Links:Connect with MarkLinkedInConnect with JoubinTwitterLinkedInEmail: grit@kleinerperkins.com Learn more about Kleiner PerkinsThis episode was edited by Eric Johnson from LightningPod.fm

Alex Roy is a well-known thought leader and expert in the mobility space. He joins to explore what's real in the autonomy space, the importance of effective strategy and discernment, the challenges of effectively communicating and marketing new technologies, and more. Links: Show notes: http://brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/alexroy Edison Manufacturing Exchange: https://brandonbartneck.substack.com/publish/home https://www.johnson-roy.com/ https://x.com/AlexRoy144 Takeaways To determine the maturity of autonomous vehicle technology, it is important to go and see for oneself how the technology performs in real-world conditions. Strategic thinking and discernment are crucial in separating the good ideas from the bad ones and focusing on what truly matters in a given scenario. Building a good product that meets customer needs and creates trust is essential for success in the mobility industry. Navigating regulatory environments and cultural attitudes towards automation can present significant challenges for companies in the mobility space. Understanding culture is essential for success in the autonomous vehicle industry. Simulation should consider the political environment of the markets where deployment is planned. Identify potential risks that could kill the business and proactively prevent them. The quality of people and their ability to work together is crucial for success. The future of autonomous vehicles depends on market forces, capital markets, and regulatory regimes. Alex Roy Bio: Former self-driving technology executive, automotive journalist and race driver, Alex Roy is best known for leading the first team in 23 years to break the Cannonball Run driving record, crossing the USA in 31 hours and 4 minutes. He has also broken the EV record 3 times, and still holds the Tesla Autopilot and 3-wheeled ICE records, the latter in a Morgan 3-Wheeler. Alex is also co-founder of the Autonocast and The Drive, founder of the Human Driving Association, author of The Driver, producer of APEX: The Secret Race Across America, and Chairman Emeritus of The Moth storytelling series. As Director of Special Operations at Argo.AI, Roy pioneered concepts like Universal Basic Mobility and Roy's Razor—the litmus test for autonomous systems. Roy has written for Bloomberg, Road & Track, and Jalopnik, has appeared on CNN, NBC, Fox News, Cheddar, and TF1, and has spoken at the FBI, SXSW, TedX, MIT, Stanford, Princeton, and Carnegie Mellon. Johnson and Roy: Joel Johnson and Alex Roy met in 2005 in Lower Manhattan as Alex prepared to break the Cannonball Run driving record. From a love of speed, science fiction, Sondheim and Opeth, they collaborated across digital media, establishing and expanding technology and mobility brands such as WIRED, Gizmodo, Jalopnik, The Drive, Wirecutter, Autonocast, and more. Passion for technology and mobility brought them from media and manufacturing to robotics, self-driving and AI, first individually with clients such as General Motors and Argo AI; then together in shared practice, based on the belief that the only way to predict the future is to drive towards it. Future of Mobility: The Future of Mobility podcast is focused on the development and implementation of safe, sustainable, effective, and accessible mobility solutions, with a spotlight on the people and technology advancing these fields. Edison Manufacturing and Engineering: Edison is your low volume contract manufacturing partner, focused on assembly of complex mobility and energy products that don't neatly fit within traditional high-volume production methods. linkedin.com/in/brandonbartneck/ brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/

www.CPOPLAYBOOK.comEpisode TranscriptAboutThis discussion shares the critical importance of establishing solid data foundations for effective people analytics. Guest speaker, Richard Rosenow VP, People Analytics Strategy at OneModel, emphasizes the need for organizations to prioritize data governance, structure, and quality to unlock valuable insights that can enhance various areas such as recruitment, retention, and diversity. Richard explains that building people analytics on shaky data foundations is akin to building on sand, stressing the necessity of confidence in data before diving into deeper analytics. They highlight common mistakes organizations make in data architecture, including overlooking the unique challenges of HR data, underestimating the importance of time sequencing, and neglecting regulatory considerations.*Richard RosenowRichard Rosenow is a recognized leader in HR technology, named one of the 2023 Top 100 HR Tech Influencers by HRexecutive.com. With a background in HR and People Analytics at Facebook, Uber, Nike, and Argo AI, he now applies his expertise at One Model as the Vice President of People Analytics Strategy.A respected figure in the people analytics community, Richard shares his knowledge and insights on LinkedIn. He guides those new to the field, discusses ethical considerations and new regulations, and helps professionals understand the data foundations that are needed to power modern people analytics. His practical approach influences the way companies leverage data to make workforce decisions.*All media inquiries: media@cpoplaybook.com

Here's what Mary Ann, Alex and Kirsten got into:Mentra wants to help neurodivergent jobseekers find ideal jobs: We love a startup that is doing good for itself and doing good for others. This deal that Mary Ann wanted to chat through seems to check both boxes.SimpleClosure raises $1.5 million: What happens if your startup dies, and you need to wind down? You might need a simple way to close things up, right? Enter SimpleClosure.Argo AI founders are building something new: What just raised more than $1 billion to take another crack at self-driving trucks? This company.All Things YC: You can find demo day favorites from day one here, and day two here. And, for an overview of sectors, here you go.EU x Regulation: We wrapped with a quick look at regulation from the EU that will impact a bunch of major tech companies. It led to a conversation of what sort of market regulatory structure is most conducive for startup growth.For episode transcripts and more, head to Equity's Simplecast website.Equity drops at 7 a.m. PT every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, so subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the casts. TechCrunch also has a great show on crypto, a show that interviews founders and more!

- Rivian Expects Big Drop in Battery Raw Material Prices - Mullen Automotive in Trouble - UAW President Calls GM's Counter Offer “Insulting” - Ford Fast Tracks 8,000 Workers to Top Wage Rate - Acura Doesn't Want GM Techs to Service New ZDX - Argo AI Founders Form New Autonomous Trucking Startup - Tesla's Sales Soar in China - Cadillac's Goddess Makes Return on Celestiq

- Rivian Expects Big Drop in Battery Raw Material Prices - Mullen Automotive in Trouble - UAW President Calls GM's Counter Offer “Insulting” - Ford Fast Tracks 8,000 Workers to Top Wage Rate - Acura Doesn't Want GM Techs to Service New ZDX - Argo AI Founders Form New Autonomous Trucking Startup - Tesla's Sales Soar in China - Cadillac's Goddess Makes Return on CelestiqThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3270299/advertisement

In this episode: Hacker Cracks Toyota Customer Search Tool; Toyota Partners With Yahoo For Crown AR Effort; Ford forms automated driving subsidiary from Argo AI's remains; Ford earns Postal Service's latest EV contract; Ford patents autonomous vehicle repossession; BMW launches demonstration fleet of hydrogen cars that use fuel cells from Toyota; Plus…Calls for Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to resign; the sudden rise of AI-powered chat; and how one company is using AI to change how you get insurance quotes and safety recalls. Brought to you in part by Morning Brew. Support this podcast with our affiliate link and earn free stuff. Get full access to AutoConverse at autoconverse.substack.com/subscribe

Paris Marx is joined by Edward Niedermeyer to discuss the rollercoaster ride of Tesla's share price, the escalating regulatory and legal scrutiny the company faces, and the challenges it faces in the electric car market.Edward Niedermeyer is the author of Ludicrous: The Unvarnished Story of Tesla Motors and a co-host of The Autonocast. You can follow Edward on Twitter at @Tweetermeyer or on Mastodon at @niedermeyer@sfba.social.Tech Won't Save Us offers a critical perspective on tech, its worldview, and wider society with the goal of inspiring people to demand better tech and a better world. Follow the podcast (@techwontsaveus) and host Paris Marx (@parismarx) on Twitter, and support the show on Patreon.The podcast is produced by Eric Wickham and part of the Harbinger Media Network.Also mentioned in this episode:Argo AI shut down in October and Apple pushed back its car project again in December.California found “Full Self-Driving” was a misleading term and couldn't be used in Tesla marketing.A Tesla engineer testified that a 2016 video to promote Autopilot was staged.Tesla is facing a number of Autopilot cases in the coming months, including an important one in Florida.Liza Dixon wrote about “autonowashing”.In January, Tesla admitted it was under investigation by the Department of Justice.Tesla's Head of Autopilot Software testifying he doesn't know what an operational design domain is presents serious red flags.Chinese car companies are planning to significantly expand vehicle exports, as BYD is already selling more vehicles in China than Tesla sells globally.Since recording, Elon Musk was found not liable in the “funding secured” trial.Support the show

Five years ago, venture investors, tech companies and automakers were pouring tens of billions of dollars into driverless cars. Tesla, General Motors, Lyft, Uber, and Google's Waymo were promising large fleets of robotaxis with fully autonomous vehicles by the turn of the decade.  In 2017, Ford took a big swing. The company invested $1 billion in Argo AI, a startup developing level-four driverless systems. Later, VW entered the partnership. The automakers promised to make a fully autonomous car by 2021.  But in October of last year, VW pulled out of the partnership. Ford said it would shut down the driverless car program, taking a $2.7 billion loss.  So how did we get to a point where a promising startup valued at $7 billion is being written off by automakers? And what does it say about the viability of fully-autonomous cars? Journalist Ed Neidermeyer says Ford's shutdown of Argo AI was due to inflated expectations – which exposed a mismatch in business models. “I think it's very easy to look at this and say, ‘shutting down Argo AI was an admission that this technology doesn't work…or was a scam. And you look out on social media and people are taking that lesson away – and I think that's the wrong lesson.” This week, we speak with Ed about the real lessons behind the setbacks for autonomous cars: the mismatch between our fantasies and the reality of the technology. The Carbon Copy is supported by FischTank PR, a public relations, strategic messaging, and social media agency dedicated to elevating the work of climate and clean energy companies. Learn more about FischTank's approach to cleantech and their services: fischtankpr.com. The Carbon Copy is supported by Scale Microgrids, the distributed energy company dedicated to transforming the way modern energy infrastructure is designed, constructed, and financed. Distributed generation can be complex. Scale makes it easy. Learn more: scalemicrogrids.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With big local startups like Argo AI and Fifth Season closing last year, remote work enabling people to do their jobs anywhere, and the possibility of a recession looming large, we started wondering whether the death knells are ringing for Pittsburgh's tech and startup industries. We took the question to Becca Szkutak, a senior writer at TechCrunch+. She joins us to discuss our city's future as a tech hub.  Our newsletter is fresh daily at 6 a.m. Sign up here. We're also on Twitter @citycastpgh & Instagram @CityCastPgh! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During this episode, the 2022 Lexus LC 500 Coupe is reviewed; we discuss why billions of dollars will not be enough to get autonomous cars on the road; and finally ask the question: is the electrical grid ready for the future? 

Over $160 Billion has been spent in recent years to get autonomous cars onto the roadways and into the mainstream for consumers.  Save for a lone bright spot in the over-the-road trucking industry, it seems that self-driving cars are a bust.  We discuss. 

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In Part I of this conversation, Reilly Brennan described how the days of late October, 2022 will go down in history as some of the most important in the history of autonomous vehicles. In the space of just a few days, one company (Argo AI) went out of business, Tesla was taken to court for its Autopilot system and Reilly Brennan experienced a transcendent "before and after" moment when taking the Cruise robotaxi on a flawless 40 minute trip through the street of San Francisco. In this week's Part 2 of the conversation we look at the next giant hurdle for autonomous vehicles: Profitability. Cruise, Waymo, Baisu and other AV companies are still plowing through tens of billions of dollars in development costs. When will these companies be able to scale up their robotaxi fleets in multiple cities and become commercially viable? Put another way, now that Cruise has established proof of concept on the technology front, how long before we see proof of profit? #DrivingWithDunne / #ZozoGo https://twitter.com/Dunne_ZoZoGohttps://www.instagram.com/zo.zo.go/?hl=enhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-dunne-a696901a/

The gang is back to discuss some big changes in the AV world. Argo AI has shut down and Alex Roy is now adjusting back to life out of the corporate lane. Is the AV industry dead as some suggest? Is ADAS the future worth betting on? Find out on this spicy episode of the Autonocast.

#452 Three Great Brands. Ferrari's new endurance racer the 499P wows us, the Rolls-Royce Spectre knocks us over and Bugatti – what have they got in store? Zog has a Public Service Announcement. Plus the On Speed News Spurt on Red Bull's boycott and Ford.

FOLLOW UP: BRITISHVOLT IN RISK OF RECEIVERSHIPThings are moving quickly at Britishvolt. A week or so ago we were talking about them seeking funding, as of Monday's news, they could well have been in receivership by the time you listen to this episode. They had sought to draw some of their funding from the Government early but have been rebuffed as they decide not to risk more public money. However, it appears they do have some short and medium term funding secured, but we don't know from where. To get an idea of what has gone spactacularly wrong, click this Twitter thread link from Peter Campbell. To learn how they have found some funding click this BBC News article link. EU BANS NEW ICE CARS FROM 2035The 27 countries of the EU have agreed to ban all new internal combustion engined cars, powered by fossil fuels, from 2035. There is also an increase in the reduction of CO2 emissions from 2030, up to 55% reduction on 2021 engines, where previously it was 37.5%. There are some exemptions though, for smaller production numbers. Those registering between 1,000 and 10,000 will be exempt until the end of 2035, whilst those registering less than 1,000 cars do not need to comply. Autocar has more information, which you can get to via their link here. FORD AND MERCEDES THE LATEST TO LEAVE RUSSIABoth Ford and Mercedes have sold their Russian facilities to in-country partners as there is no end in sight to the current geo-political instability, thanks to the invasion of Ukraine. Ford have paid a “nominal” fee and have a nice year buy-back clause agreed. We know very little of the details of Mercedes's deal. Click here to access the Reuters article about the Ford story. For more on the Mercedes news, click this Reuters link. FORD AND VW PULLING THE PLUG ON ARGO AIArgo AI is an autonomous vehicle technology company founded in 2017. Ford and Volkswagen were their major investors but are now pulling their funding meaning that the company is closing. Argo AI were the only AV company who produced a safety case for their work, unlike all others in the industry. However, statements by Ford CEO has made it clear this would never succeed as board members still have no real understanding of what is and is not autonomous and automated tech. You can find out more by clicking this TechCrunch article link. GEORGE HOLTZ QUITTING COMMA AIGeorge Holtz, who rose to fame claiming he could write autonomous vehicle software until the US Government told him to stop experimenting on public roads, is leaving his company Comma AI. Recently he pivoted the business to target driver assistance technology and started to call those still attempting to create AVs as con artists. He stated that he is not the right person to now lead the company as it needs to be led, to ensure it is successful. More can be learnt about this, by clicking this The Verge link here.TESLA FACING CRIMINAL PROBE OVER SELF-DRIVING...

Molly Wood breaks down some shakeups in the self-driving space: TuSimple fired its CEO fired and is being probed by the FBI and SEC (1:40), and Argo AI has shut down after raising ~$2.6B. (8:50) Then, Divvy Homes CEO Adena Hefets joins the podcast to break down the state of the housing market and share thoughts on last week's hit piece. (14:09) (0:00) Molly tees up today's segments! (1:40) TuSimple CEO fired, company probed by FBI, SEC (8:50) Argo AI shuts down (12:45) Lemon.io - Get 15% off your first 4 weeks of developer time at https://Lemon.io/twist (14:09) Adena Hefets joins Molly Wood to discuss the Fast Company article covering her startup Divvy Homes last week (25:17) Grammarly - Sign up for a free and get 20% Grammarly Premium at https://grammarly.com/TWIST (26:49) Operating a business where the stakes are high (homeownership, healthcare, etc) (31:17) Adena breaks down the state of the US housing market (35:14) Athletic Greens - Get 1 year of Vitamin D free and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/twist (36:34) State of debt markets, operating in different interest rate environments, different capital structures, taking advantage of low-interest rates FOLLOW Adena: https://twitter.com/adenahefets FOLLOW Jason: https://linktr.ee/calacanis FOLLOW Molly: https://twitter.com/mollywood Subscribe to our YouTube to watch all full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkkhmBWfS7pILYIk0izkc3A?sub_confirmation=1

On today's episode of The Confluence: Six people were injured in a shooting at a funeral Friday in Brighton Heights, but police say they've arrested two people suspected of being involved; what's next for autonomous driving research at a Pittsburgh university now that Argo AI has folded; and how UPMC Children's Hospital is responding to respiratory diseases on the rise and a surge in emergency room patients.Today's guests include: Jillian Forstadt, WESA reporter; Matthew Johnson-Roberson, director of the Robotics Institute at Carnegie Mellon University; and Dr. Ray Pitetti, director of the Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at UPMC Children's Hospital.

Elon is in the Birdhouse; is social media on the way out; we were right about Kanye & self-driving cars; smiles are the new eggs; Ford pivots to data mining; Shutterstock embraces AI-generated art; Apple begrudgingly embraces USB-C; Spotify doesn't follow Apple rules, gets mad; Internet "Radio"; Brian Eno; Andy Prieboy; the Perephrial; big-ass TVs; Doctor Who comes to Disney+; Netflix massive servers; Spark Mail; Bumble AI cyberflashing; stuff of nightmares audio from magnetic field; smart-locks, Level Lock+; Apple OS updates; Andor & Tales of the Jedi; smart Samsung privacy feature; cord-cutting through anger; live theater & the death of public norms; RIP Cracker, Hagrid.Show notes at https://gog.show/576Sponsors:Kolide - Kolide can help you nail third-party audits and internal compliance goals with endpoint security for your entire fleet. Learn more here.FOLLOW UPIt's time to admit self-driving cars aren't going to happenPogues' hard-living former frontman finds success as an artistDoes Faking a Smile Make You Happier? The Latest Findings Are InIN THE NEWSMusk Said to Begin Firing Twitter's Top ExecutivesFord CEO Farley explains the business factors behind Argo AI's shutteringSpaceX's costlier Starlink internet service for RVs works on moving vehiclesShutterstock and OpenAI will team up to sell AI-generated stock imagesiPhones will get USB-C charging to comply with EU law, Apple SVP confirmsSpotify accuses Apple of impeding its fledgling audiobook businessMEDIA CANDYInternet RadioBrian Eno discusses his latest album, art as simulation, and the dangers of "premature sheen"Andy Prieboy - ONE and ONE MAKE THREE - FORGOTTEN, ABANDONED, UNFINISHED SONGS 1979 - 2021The PeripheralAmazon Fire TV 75" Omni Series 4K UHD smart TV with Dolby Vision, hands-free with AlexaFuture ‘Doctor Who' seasons will air on Disney+APPS & DOODADSGOG DiscordRedditor acquires decommissioned Netflix cache server with 262TB of storageAn AI Created 100,000 Full-Body Photos of People Who Don't ExistBumble open sourced its AI that detects unsolicited nudesThis audio recording of Earth's magnetic field is the "stuff of nightmares"European Space Agency · The scary sound of Earth's magnetic fieldLevel's new Level Lock+ with Apple Home Key is smart lock perfectionApple releases macOS Ventura, iOS 16.1 and iPadOS 16SECURITY HAH!The CyberWireDave BittnerHacking HumansCaveatControl LoopStar Wars: Tales of the JediSamsung's Maintenance Mode protects your personal data while your phone is out for repairDEF CON 30 - Andrew Logan - Tracking Military Ghost Helicopters over Washington DCCLOSING SHOUT-OUTSRobbie Coltrane Cause Of Death Revealed A Week After The Loss Of ‘Harry Potter' StarCrackerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Merch:Kilowatt StoreLinks:Magna Expands in 3 Locations Across MichiganMagna will invest $500 million to expand EV facilities and bring over 1,500 new jobs to MichiganLucid Offering 80 MPH Home ChargingFord-backed autonomous car company Argo AI is closingHyundai Ioniq 6 First Edition Priced At £54,995 In The UKNew Jersey lawmakers propose bill to prevent in-car subscriptions2022 GMC Hummer EV Recalled For Battery Pack Sealing IssueFord CEO shares F-150 Lightning's official 0-60 mph under 4-secondsElectrify America's first megawatt-level battery storage-backed charging stationHere's how US electric vehicle sales by maker and EV model through Q3 2022 compareTesla issues rare real 'physical' recall of over 24,000 Model 3 vehiclesLatest Tesla OTA Update Increases Charging Speed, Adds Other FeaturesSpaceX starts accepting Starlink for RVs ordersTesla Model Y now undercuts rivals from Xpeng and NIO in China: reportTesla reportedly faces criminal probe over self-driving claimsTesla's new Cybertruck Giga Press is on its wayTesla releases software update with improved charging efficiency and moreMusk Says Tesla Won't Get Approval For Driverless Vehicles This YearTesla 4680 Cell Production Ramping Quickly, Won't Impact CybertruckTesla Cybertruck production won't be reliant on the 4680 battery cell rampTesla's next car to be smaller, cheaper to build, Elon Musk promisesEXCLUSIVE: Tesla Cybertruck battery packs to be built at Fremont FactoryElon Musk's language about Tesla's self-driving is changingTesla is working on next-gen electric car platform for half the priceTesla's next car to be smaller, cheaper to build, Elon Musk promises GMC Shows $50,000 Sierra EV Elevation, Rugged AT4 GradesGMC Sierra EV Denali -- 754 HP, 400-Mile Range2024 GMC Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 reservations closedSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/kilowatt. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/kilowatt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode: Musk expands his empire by completing the purchase of Twitter; Ford and Volkswagen pull the plug on robocar unit Argo AI; GM ready to power all US facilities with renewable energy by 2025; Toyota to launch large-capacity Sweep Energy Storage System from reused electrified vehicle batteries; Wind Turbine Blades Can't Be Recycled, Piling Up in Landfills; SpaceX starts accepting Starlink for RVs orders. Plus, rising demand for electricity and how electric vehicles are impacting the scrapping business. Brought to you in part by Morning Brew. Support this podcast with our affiliate link and earn free stuff. 

There's a lot in today's podcast about Metro Detroit. What we're drinking: The Lounge Coffeeshop from Wyandotte; Cafe Alto in Detroit Where we've been: San Morello and Woodward avenue in Detroit; Central Station Hotel in Memphis, TN Stories: The plug is pulled on self-driving car venture Argo AI by Ford and VW. Devon and Jer discuss what this means for the future, and that autonomous cars are further off than many thought plus the hype train around it. TechCrunch; Road and Track America's first vegan coney island, Chili Mustard Onions, is closing. Though a bummer for fans, let's remember that four-ish years in the restaurant world is a long time. They plan on doing products. Instagram The Downtown Detroit Markets and Cadillac Lounge are back this year. Press Release Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com

Live—from the campus of Hillsdale College in beautiful Hillsdale Michigan— this is Scot Bertram in for Steve on the Steve Gruber Show for –Friday, October 28th 2022—   —Here are 3 big things you need to know—   One — After being Twitter's new owner for an hour, Elon Musk is already firing several top executives.  The billionaire has previously said he plans to cut around 75-percent of the company's staff after he takes ownership.  The same night he acquired the company, Musk fired the CEO and CFO, along with other top executives.   Two—   The closing of a self-driving vehicle technology company led to a large third quarter loss at Ford Motor Company. The automaker lost 827-million dollars and noted that Argo AI, which was trying develop fully autonomous vehicles, will be shut down. Ford invested one-billion dollars in the company back in 2017 and said they would have self-driving cars on the road by 2021.   And number three— Mortgage rates are increasing yet again.  Freddie Mac says the 30-year rate went up to seven-point-zero-eight percent this week.   It comes as the Federal Reserve has been hiking interest rates in a bid to fight soaring inflation this year.  

In this episode, we discuss the news of the shutdown of Argo AI and the state of autonomous driving, including the upcoming IAC race event. Mike interviews Covariant.AI CEO, Peter Chen, and they discuss the new CovariantOne RaaS solution, that's based on performance SLAs for the Covariant warehouse solution.

The demise of #Argo AI, the joint Ford-Volkswagen venture..is a step forward for autonomous vehicles, not a step back. So says Princeton's Alain Kornhauser on episode 289 of Smart Driving Cars. Alain and co-host Fred Fishkin are joined by The Dispatcher publisher Michael Sena for that plus #Tesla, Elon Musk and more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/smartdrivingcars/support

This week Darrell talks with Taylor Hatmaker about Elon Musk officially buying Twitter. He also talks with Amanda Silberling about Youtuber MrBeast's business and why a billion-dollar-plus valuation for it makes us nervous. Plus he chats about the scoop of the week with Kirsten Korosec who broke the news that Argo is shutting down. And as always, he breaks down the biggest news in tech this week.Articles from the episode:Is MrBeast actually worth $1.5 billion?Ford, VW-backed Argo AI is shutting downElon Musk owns Twitter: The story so farRead all of TC's coverage on Mosk buying Twitter hereOther news from the week:WhatsApp back after massive global outage that lasted for two hoursTesla said to face criminal investigation by the Department of Justice over self-driving claims

(BOMB SOUND). That's the sound of Meta's disastrous earnings announcement yesterday. That's the sort of insightful analysis you come to this podcast for. But also, Argo AI is shutting down. Google Cloud has a new blockchain tool for developers. And the Elon Twitter thing is happening. It's really happening, people. Behave accordingly.Sponsors:ZocDoc.com/techmemeLinks:Meta Tumbles as Sales Forecast Shows Depth of Ad-Market Weakness (Bloomberg)Meta Plummets 25% as Zuckerberg's Plea for ‘Patience' Falls Flat (Bloomberg)It's Official: Meta Is a Disaster (Intelligencer)Mark Zuckerberg Is Going To Kill His Company (Ed Zitron's Where's Your Ed At)Ford, VW-backed Argo AI is shutting down (TechCrunch)Samsung's Third-Quarter Profit Plunges Amid Chip Market Woes (CNET)Google's new service helps Web3 developers build for blockchain-based platforms (ZDNet)Elon Musk Is In Twitter's Office and Will Address Staff Friday (Bloomberg)Elon Musk, on Eve of Twitter Deal Close, Promises Advertisers It Won't Become a ‘Free-for-All Hellscape' (Variety)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apple paused ad recommendations for gambling apps, TikTok is expected to launch a gaming section, and Ford is disbanding autonomous vehicle company Argo AI. MP3 Please SUBSCRIBE HERE. You can get an ad-free feed of Daily Tech Headlines for $3 a month here. A special thanks to all our supporters–without you, none of this wouldContinue reading "Apple paused ad placements for gambling apps – DTH"

Un smartphone causa un apagón en una central nuclear / Taiwan destituye soldados Tiktokeros / LEGO se despide de Mindstorms / Fin del 486 en el Kernel de Linux / Los salvadoreños pasan del Bitcoin ⚛️ Un smartphone causó el apagón súbito de la central nuclear belga de Tihanghe. El móvil, desde el bolsillo de algún operario despistado, causó interferencias electromagnéticas con un sensor, que lo interpretó como caída de presión, y saltó el apagado automático.

- Ford and VW Drop AV Partner - Ford Still Expects to Meet Full Year Profit Goals - Ford Backs Off Russia - New F-Series Super Duty Nabs Top Marks - Ford Axing the Fiesta - GM Hits Renewables Goal 25 Years Early - Toyota Withholding Smart Keys to Speed Up Deliveries - Tesla Model Y Tops All Registrations in EU - Lordstown Starts Public Charging Tests

- Ford and VW Drop AV Partner- Ford Still Expects to Meet Full Year Profit Goals- Ford Backs Off Russia- New F-Series Super Duty Nabs Top Marks- Ford Axing the Fiesta- GM Hits Renewables Goal 25 Years Early- Toyota Withholding Smart Keys to Speed Up Deliveries- Tesla Model Y Tops All Registrations in EU- Lordstown Starts Public Charging Tests

October 27, 2022 | Argo AI abruptly shuts down; Franchise Equity Partners Chairman Mark LaNeve by Automotive News

Informe-se rapidamente sobre o que está acontecendo AGORA na região mais inovadora do mundo! A Argo AI, desenvolvedora de tecnologia de carros autônomos que arrecadou bilhões de dólares da Ford e Volkswagen, está fechando e sendo dissolvida, disse a Ford nesta quarta-feira. Mas será que as empresas vão sair no prejuízo? Confira a análise no episódio de hoje! Diariamente, às 7h, Felipe Giannetti, sócio da StartSe, traz as principais novidades diretamente do Vale do Silício e reflete sobre o ecossistema de inovação e startups.

First up - The U.S. Transportation Department (USDOT) signed off on plans for electric vehicle charging stations across all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. Our second story - Lyft and Argo AI have debuted autonomous robotaxi rides for the public in Austin, Texas. Our third story - More than a dozen U.S. financial firms agreed to pay $1.8B in fines to settle charges over improper use of personal phones and messaging applications. And for Our fourth and final story - A new study finds that Bitcoin's climate damage is similar to beef and crude oil. BONUS EPISODES Patreon: ✨www.patreon.com/latinamericaneo✨

Matt met up with Alex Roy in Germany where they are attending a conference about autonomous vehicles, transportation, electrification, and a lot more. Alex Roy once held the transcontinental driving record but now spends his time working as a consultant for Argo, a company developing autonomous driving systems. When it comes to driving, he's a well of knowledge.   FIND BERRYMAN AT ALL MAJOR AUTOMOTIVE RETAILERS. FOR MORE INFORMATION, GO TO BERRYMANPRODUCTS.COM.Listen to FAST & LOOSE: F1 on Amazon Music or wherever you get your podcasts or listen ad-free by subscribing to Wondery Plus in the Wondery App.Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST.Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman 

After announcing it will spend 1.2 billion dollars on EVs and rapidly expand its vehicle subscription service, what does the future hold for Autonomy. Serial entrepreneur & CEO Scott Painter joins us for episode 279 of Smart Driving Cars. Plus Tesla, Argo AI and more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/smartdrivingcars/support

Ford Next is strengthening connections to consumers and defining the future of mobility. By integrating skill sets in consumer electronics, safety, regulation and public policy, it is expanding the Ford Motor Company outside of traditional automotive engineering to address the full spectrum of future mobility needs. It's Ford's equivalent of going to the moon. . Brought to life in late 2021, Ford Next is focused on accelerating the development of autonomous vehicles, prioritizing mobility services, and acting as a startup incubator. With Chet Dhruna, Head of Strategy & Business Planning, and Kristin Welch, Strategy & Operations, Ford Next is wasting no time exploring, seeding and scaling new technologies. . Among its many future-focused initiatives, Ford Next has entered into a new venture with ADT called Canopy to outfit vehicles with high-tech security systems to help reduce burglary and theft. The team has also invested in Cavnue, the leading developer of roadway and infrastructure technology designed to accelerate automated vehicles, including a first-of-its-kind connected corridor in Michigan. In addition, Ford's stake in autonomous vehicle startup Argo AI is part of the Ford Next ecosystem. . For over 100 years, Ford Motor Company has been responsible for many firsts in technology and innovation. With the recent creation of Ford Next, Chet, Kristin and team will ensure there will be many more over the next 100 years —and getting it right means Chet's 81-year-old father feels comfortable in an autonomous vehicle. . We'd love to hear from you. Share your comments, questions and ideas for future topics and guests to podcast@sae.org. Don't forget to take a moment to follow SAE Tomorrow Today (and give us a review) on your preferred podcasting platform. . Follow SAE on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Follow host Grayson Brulte on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.

What lies ahead for May Mobility following the closing of a 111 million dollar funding round...including the participation of State Farm? Director of Policy and Advocacy Daisy Wall joins Alain Kornhauser & Fred Fishkin for a look ahead. Plus layoffs at Nuro and Argo AI, news about Cruise and the amazing Webb space telescope images. Episode 275 of Smart Driving Cars. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/smartdrivingcars/support

More MOVES progress in NJ, NHTSA investigates a Cruise crash, and two fatal Tesla crashes, Musk makes more headlines and layoffs at Argo AI. Plus from the 5th annual Smart Driving Cars Summit, Anil Lewis of the National Federation of the Blind and ITN America founder Katherine Freund. Join Princeton's Alain Kornhauser and co-host Fred Fishkin for episode 274 of Smart Driving Cars. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/smartdrivingcars/support

Today I'm joined by Argo AI, a forward-thinking transport technology business who are on a mission to make the world's streets and roadways safe, accessible and useful for all, through the power of self-driving technology. With a team of self-driven engineers, strategists, product managers, and more – from over 50 countries – Argo are utilizing self-driving products and services to transform the movement of people and goods, benefiting communities around the world, and empowering both people and businesses to be more successful. Today Lehren MacKay, Head of Business Development at Argo AI, joins me to chat all about the company: what they do; the landscape of autonomous technology; embracing a culture of safety; and why self-driving technology has profound potential to transform the way we live and move.   IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:   [06.23] The current landscape when it comes to autonomous vehicles, and why it's a growing focus for many businesses. “It's really exciting times – we are seeing a lot of investment in the autonomous vehicles space and a focus on a lot of diverse applications of the technology, ranging from delivery to ride share to trucking.” [08.29] An overview of Argo – what they do, and how they help their customers. “We have had a really collaborative process with our customers, creating relationships that drive mutual benefits and ultimately thinking about how we can future proof their businesses.” [11.59] Mapping, sensing, planning and acting – the four key steps in how Argo's autonomous technology works. [14.18] The relationship between AI and people, and why it's important to harness the power that comes from both working seamlessly together. "We often think about ‘how are we designing products, with people and customers in mind?' And so for us, our key purpose is ‘how do we think about reimagining the human journey?' [16.26] A closer look at Argo's Autonomous Delivery service, and the value it's bringing to both the middle and last mile for customers. “We're seeing a re-emergence of the urban middle mile… and as part of this change, we're seeing new delivery middle mile use cases.” [19.04] From tackling efficiency issues to addressing sustainability goals, the positive impact autonomous vehicles can have on the industry. “There are a lot of driver shortages impacting delivery schedules, and we think autonomous vehicles can actually become that reliable driver supply to meet increasing volume and demands.” [21.53] Why safety is a core value at Argo, and why autonomous vehicles have the potential to revolutionize the safety of our roads. “We are ultimately designing a driver that never gets tired, never gets distracted – and never drinks too much!” [25.07] Argo's ethos of benefiting communities, and empowering both people and businesses. [27.11] The ideal client for Argo. [29.09] A case study, showing how Argo supported a key client with store-to-store rebalancing, in order to help them meet changing customer demands. [32.56] The future for Argo, and for autonomous vehicles.   RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED:   Head over to Argo AI's website now to find out more and discover how they could help you too. You can also connect with Argo and keep up to date with the latest over on LinkedIn, Twitter or Instagram, or you can connect with Lehren on LinkedIn. Check out our other podcasts HERE.

When your junior high school balsa wood bridge is the envy of MIT professors, it is probably a good bet you will have a distinguished engineering career. Argo AI's VP of Firmware and Hardware Zach Little knew from a pretty early age that he wanted to work in technology. But not even he could have imagined the diverse set of companies he would work for. Zach already had a fascinating career arc prior to joining Argo AI. And now he is working on advanced hardware and firmware to make fully autonomous driving a reality. In this entertaining interview with Moore's Lobby's Daniel Bogdanoff, Zach retraces his career path and talks about the current challenges and opportunities when building AVs in collaboration with Volkswagen and Ford.  There are a lot of good tech discussions that you will not want to miss including single-photon lidar detection and the challenges of detecting black cars at long range. Other highlights include: How the west coast beckoned this midwestern young man with…free soda? The different challenges posed by developing AVs for both Miami and Munich The connection between USB keyboards and AVs Zach's uncomfortable first ride in an autonomous vehicle

Strap in for the most comprehensive 2-hour talk about technology, autonomous cars, challenges, human behavior, and elevators. Alex Roy rose to fame after breaking the cross-country driving record but these days he's focused on one thing: autonomous technology. He works at ARGO AI, a company that develops the hardware, software, mapping, and infrastructure needed for self-driving cars to exist. Recorded June 15, 2022 Berryman is Available at your favorite automotive retailer or automotive parts store. https://www.berrymanproducts.com. You can customize the perfect system for your home in just a few minutes at https://www.SIMPLISAFE.com/tire. Go today and claim a free indoor security camera plus 20% off with Interactive Monitoring. Evercoat Body Shop takes the guesswork out of body work. Available at Advance Auto Part stores. Want your question answered? To listen to the episode the day it's recorded? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast #cars #comedy #podcastTweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman Click here for the most honest car reviews out there: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Want shorter podcasts? Subscribe to our new CLIPS channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD4WGV-W5zD1MK4yHbNGwmw

Our 98th episode with a summary and discussion of last week's big AI news! Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Zencastr, our go-to tool for recording the podcast. It is super easy to use, and there is nothing to download. Go to http://zen.ai/lastweekinai and get 30% off your first three months with a PRO account! Outline: (00:00) Intro (2:22) Autonomous cargo ship completes 500 mile voyage, avoiding hundreds of collisions (6:47) Investors pull back on artificial intelligence  (9:49) Clearbot Neo autonomously clears plastic from harbors - "Open Ocean Engineering's Clearbot Neo is a robotic boat that autonomously navigates harbors, canals and rivers to collect trash that would otherwise wash into the ocean." (10:30) You can practice for a job interview with Google AI - "Never mind reading generic guides or practicing with friends — Google is betting that algorithms can get you ready for a job interview. The company has launched an Interview Warmup tool that uses AI to help you prepare for interviews across various roles." (11:02) Uber Eats Dabbles With Delivering Food Via Robots - "Uber Eats is now testing autonomous food delivery in the Los Angeles area." (12:12) Ford-backed robotaxi startup Argo AI is ditching its human safety drivers in Miami and Austin - "Robotaxi startup Argo AI said Tuesday it has begun operating its autonomous test vehicles without human safety drivers in two U.S. cities — Miami and Austin — a major milestone for the Ford- and Volkswagen-backed company. For now, those driverless vehicles won't be carrying paying customers." (13:17) DeepMind's new AI can perform over 600 tasks, from playing games to controlling robots (20:10) Google claims its text-to-image AI delivers 'unprecedented photorealism' (25:30) Simultaneous emulation of neuronal and synaptic properties promotes the development of brain-like artificial intelligence - "Researchers have reported a nano-sized neuromorphic memory device that emulates neurons and synapses simultaneously in a unit cell, another step toward completing the goal of neuromorphic computing designed to rigorously mimic the human brain with semiconductor devices." (26:27) Face-to-face screening combined with machine learning model performs best at suicide risk prediction - "According to a study published in JAMA Network Open, a combination of in-person screenings and machine learning worked better than either method alone when it came to predicting suicide attempts and suicidal ideation in adults." (27:11) Google's Universal Pretraining Framework Unifies Language Learning Paradigms - "Their 20B parameter model surpasses the state-of-the-art 175B GPT-3 on the zero-shot SuperGLUE benchmark and triples the performance of T5-XXL on one-shot summarization tasks." (27:49) Robotic surgery is safer and improves patient recovery time - "Robot-assisted surgery used to perform bladder cancer removal and reconstruction enables patients to recover far more quickly and spend significantly (20 per cent) less time in hospital, concludes a first-of-its kind clinical trial led by scientists at UCL and the University of Sheffield." (28:20) Ad break (29:48) AI may be searching you for guns the next time you go out in public (35:09) Israeli firm hopes AI can curb drownings (38:12) Fatal Tesla Model S Crash in California Prompts Federal Probe - "The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating a fatal crash involving a 2022 Tesla Model S that may have had its automated driving system activated." (39:10) Facebook issues $397 checks to Illinois residents as part of class-action - "More than a million Illinois residents will receive a $397 settlement payment from Facebook this week, thanks to a legal battle over the platform's since-retired photo-tagging system that used facial recognition." (39:50) Clearview AI's Facial Recognition Tool Coming to Apps, Schools - “Clearview AI is expanding sales of its facial recognition software to companies from mainly serving the police, it told Reuters, inviting scrutiny on how the startup capitalizes on billions of photos it scrapes from social media profiles. Instead of online photo comparisons, the new private-sector offering matches people to ID photos and other data that clients collect with subjects' permission. It is meant to verify identities for access to physical or digital spaces.” (41:00) A Novelist and an AI Cowrote Your Next Cringe-Read (44:03) AI Made This Thumbnail! (45:46) Outro

Molly and Jason are BACK from Miami to break down all the most interesting stories and content from the All-In Summit! (2:13) Then, they cover Argo AI, an AV company that just launched autonomous test cars in Miami and Austin (36:50). Finally, they close by discussing a recent Bloomberg report on how Amazon is looking to sublease 10M+ square feet of warehouse space... negative signal, or no big deal? (45:23)

Molly and Jason are BACK from Miami to break down all the most interesting stories and content from the All-In Summit! (2:13) Then, they cover Argo AI, an AV company that just launched autonomous test cars in Miami and Austin (36:50). Finally, they close by discussing a recent Bloomberg report on how Amazon is looking to sublease 10M+ square feet of warehouse space... negative signal, or no big deal? (45:23) (0:00) Molly and Jason intro the show! (2:13) Recapping the All-In Summit! (14:05) LinkedIn Marketing - Get a $100 LinkedIn ad credit at https://linkedin.com/thisweekinstartups (15:31) Reflecting on the most interesting debates and conversations at AIS (26:12) Intercom - Get advanced Intercom features and Early Stage Academy at a 95% discount https://www.intercom.com/early-stage (27:15) All-In Summit party recap + TWiST Live preview (35:35) OpenPhone - Get an extra 20% off any plan for your first 6 months at https://openphone.com/twist (36:50) Argo AI launches autonomous test cars in Miami and Austin! (45:23) Amazon is reportedly looking to sublease 10M+ square feet of warehouse space, is this a negative signal or just overblown? FOLLOW Jason: https://linktr.ee/calacanis FOLLOW Molly: https://twitter.com/mollywood Thanks to our partners: LinkedIn Marketing - Get a $100 LinkedIn ad credit at https://linkedin.com/thisweekinstartups Intercom - Get advanced Intercom features and Early Stage Academy at a 95% discount https://www.intercom.com/early-stage OpenPhone - Get an extra 20% off any plan for your first 6 months at https://openphone.com/twist

Reilly Brennan, General Partner, Trucks VC joined Grayson Brulte on The Road To Autonomy Podcast to discuss investing in the future.The conversation begins with Reilly and Grayson discussing what is going to happen when consolidation begins in the autonomous vehicle industry.This is a period of consolidation because you have essentially a lot of the robo-taxi ideas turned into commercial applications, probably around logistics and parcels. – Reilly BrennanThen there are the startups such as Bear Flag Robotics (acquired by John Deere – August 2021) and Gatik that have been focused on specific applications since day one. Shifting the conversation to industrial use cases, Grayson asks Reilly what his thoughts are on the industrial market as it relates to autonomy.One of those specific industrial markets is mining. With global mining companies hitting record profits and Rio Tinto recently announcing a $7.7 billion half-year dividend, Grayson asks Reilly if a global mining company could potentially acquire an autonomy startup.No doubt. Electrification and AV to those specific players is as much on their mind as the way you would think about DHL, UPS, Amazon, etc adding autonomy and electrification to theirs. It's just a component of how they make money or will make more money in the future. – Reilly BrennanThere is a growing segment of the startup market has is beginning to focus on the opportunities in the industrial market. One aspect of the startup industrial market that is booming is the autonomous trucking industry.The autonomous trucking industry is generating revenue and shoring up the supply chain through automation, as consumers battle ever-increasing inflation. Reilly rightly points out that this industry is heavily dependent on partnerships to scale and return capital to shareholders and investors.One of the key partnerships in the future will be railroads. Grayson makes a prediction that in the next 18 to 24 months, a railroad will buy an autonomous trucking company.Another segment of the industrial market is maritime. Looking at investment opportunities in the space, Reilly is currently studying hydrography and shipping routes. There is an emerging opportunity to map waterways which will increase shipping efficiencies.The depths within ports can change so much that it impacts how much payload you can take. – Reilly BrennanAs maritime shipping routes get optimized, it's time to allow autonomous trucks to enter and operate at ports.The partnership dynamics of autonomous trucking is arguably one of the most important parts of the business. In fact, we have seen some of the logistics companies take investments from entities that own or have access to those ports for that specific reason.It's a fundamental question that there is not any one company, even Waymo that can lay claim to a leadership position for those specific pickup points. That is a big opportunity and in fact, it's probably more important than saying you are running 10,000 trips a day on this route in Texas.If someone came to us and said if I secured the access to these specific vital ports in the United States, I think that is actually saying something a great deal.– Reilly BrennanStaying on the topic of Waymo, Grayson asks Reilly if Waymo will eventually split into two separate companies: Waymo Via focused on autonomous trucking and Waymo One focused on autonomous vehicles.It has always been a question in my mind whether we were at the point in this area of autonomy where you could have a multi-silhouette autonomy company. – Reilly BrennanIs Waymo the only company that could pull off a multi-silhouette approach to autonomy, because of Alphabet's continued long-term financing commitment? It looks that way as Aurora has seemingly shifted a majority of its focus to autonomous trucking.For companies that don't have a Google as a supporter and an investor, I think you probably have to pick one thing you are world-class in. – Reilly BrennanWithout an Alphabet-like financing partner, does Aurora get to a crossroads where they decide to sell off their autonomous vehicle division and focus solely on trucking? It's a possibility as the autonomous vehicle market is beginning to consolidate around Argo AI, Cruise, and Waymo.Then there is May Mobility which is focused on structured routes. Pick-up and drop-offs from airports are a huge opportunity that the autonomous vehicle industry is currently not exploiting. The true opportunity for airports and AVs is in resort towns with limited traffic and high-amounts of passenger traffic during predefined periods of time throughout the year.Looking at the overall investment landscape, Reilly shares a story and his insights into how the team at Trucks VC uncovers potential investment opportunities.When we look at companies, we tend to not really look for ideas, we kind of just wait for great founders to reveal something to us and then we get onboard. – Reilly BrennanWrapping up the conversation, Reilly and Grayson discuss the circular economy and the future of electric vehicles.Recorded on Tuesday, March 1, 2021.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hockey and self-driving technology intersect when Pittsburgh Penguins data analysts Kat Wu and Nick Citrone sit down with Argo AI's VP of Autonomy, Peter Carr, along with host Alex Roy. Learn how technology and predictive analytics help NHL teams gain a competitive advantage.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.