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As Debbie Lazaga takes a look at Connected and Automated Vehicles, today she checks out how the technology is progressing. How close are we, really, to actually getting to the autonomous stage? ?
Taking control of an automated vehicle travelling at speed is challenging and comes with high risk.
Dr. Daniel Sperling is one of the world's leading experts on electric vehicles. His knowledge runs very deep. Dr. Sperling founded the Institute of Transportation Studies at the University of California, Davis. He has written 13 books, including Two Billion Cars, and published 250 papers. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger appointed him to the powerful California Air Resources Board, a position he held for 13 years. Dr Sperling has also built a deep understanding of China's EV industry. In this episode we talk about his work at CARB, China's ambitions, interactions with Elon Musk and how demand for electric vehicles will continue to vary by state and by country for the next decade. Dr Sperling also offers some practical advice to people who are on the fence about EVs.
Over the summer PennDOT opened to the public a comment period on the Highly Automated Vehicles (HAVs) guidelines. The HAV advisory Committee was created in 2018 to advise and consult the Secretary of Transportation on each aspect of highly automated vehicles. Derrick Herrmann, Chief of Transformational Technology at PennDOT, and Matthew Johnson-Roberson, Director of the Robotics Institute at Carnegie Mellon University joined The Spark, to share more about research about the HAV and driverless vehiclesSupport WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Highlights from their conversation include:C.R. England's Journey in Trucking (0:52)TJ's Journey into the Family Business (1:58)Challenges in the Trucking Industry (3:41)Exploring AI in Trucking (6:15)Potential of AI for Network Optimization (10:06)Human in the Loop Approach (14:17)Technological Solutions for Communication (17:39)Fragmentation and Small Businesses (20:43)AI in Legal Framework (25:57)Automated Vehicles and Legal Risks (27:17)Train Derailments and Technology (29:41)Legal Perspectives on Cybersecurity (32:00)In-House vs. Outsourcing Technology (35:10)ROI and Customer-Centric Solutions (39:05)Current State of the Trucking Market (41:22)Importance of Lean Operations (46:50)Challenges of Investment in Technology (48:18)Dynamo is a VC firm led by supply chain and mobility specialists that focus on seed-stage, enterprise startups.Find out more at: https://www.dynamo.vc/
This webinar is aimed at helping local governments (LGs) across Australia and New Zealand navigate the evolving landscape of connected and automated vehicles (CAVs). As managers of a large portion of the road network, LGs play a pivotal role in shaping the future of transport. This webinar provides an overview of an Austroads project that developed guidance to enhance LGs' preparedness for CAV integration. The webinar explores ten critical areas essential for LGs seeking to prepare effectively, spanning legal considerations and infrastructure readiness as well as financial impacts and stakeholder engagement. The session will also outline the proposed actions to support current and near-term vehicles with human operators and longer-term, fully automated vehicles. The webinar also covers a proposed LG CAV Preparedness Framework and an Inflection Point Monitoring tool developed to assist LGs with decision making amidst the evolving landscape of CAV adoption. The webinar starts by presenting the results of the initial consultation exercise, giving context to the understanding of what LGs considered to be most useful and relevant for their needs. It will then run through an overview of the developed tools and resources. The webinar is presented by David Yee and Andrew Somers.
WWJ's Pat Vitale and Jonathan Carlson have your Monday morning news including a government investigation after two crashes involving automated vehicles. (Photo: Getty Images)
Trent Cameron, CEO and co-founder of Outpost, shares his company's ambitious plan to dot the nation with private truck parking lots. Also, we've all likely heard of a basic concept in technology – garbage in, garbage out. That applies to technology in trucking, including autonomous vehicles. And an OOIDA member has a unique way of saving some money – solar panels. We speak with him about the process and how he thinks it will become a lot more common in the future. 0:00 – Newscast 10:22 – A private approach to truck parking 24:59 – The downside to all the tech in trucking 40:23 – Saving money on your truck with solar
Across the globe, there has been a push toward electric vehicles, and for good reason: EVs are more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly than their internal combustion engine counterparts. In recognition of Earth Month, this PAVECast explores how electrification can help automated vehicles create a more sustainable transportation system.Guests include:Avery Ash, Executive Director, Coalition for Reimagined MobilitySpencer Reeder, Director of Governmental Affairs and Sustainability, Audi of AmericaHilary Cain, Senior Vice President of Policy, Alliance for Automotive Innovation
goMARTI (Minnesota's Autonomous Rural Transit Initiative) is an on-demand autonomous shuttle project located in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, that was created to explore accessibility-focused public transportation in rural communities. The program provides free on-demand rides using automated May Mobility shuttles.This PAVECast discusses the importance of accessibility in public transit, successful collaboration between government and industry stakeholders, accessibility beyond AVs, and more.Guests include:Tammy Meehan Russel, President, The Plum CatalystTara Olds, Director, Connected & Automated Vehicles, MnDOTMychael Mulhern, Director, Customer Success, May Mobility
This week we are joined by Dr. Jeffrey Wishart. He's got over 20 years experience in the advanced transportation space and is author of the book, "Fundamentals of Connected and Automated Vehicles". If you want to learn more about things like V2X, level 2, 3 and 4 autonomous driving systems this is the episode for you.Plus in listener mail Michael dispels the myth that we are funded by big auto or that we were never picked last in gym.This weeks links:https://www.sae.org/publications/books/content/r-489/https://www.autosafety.org/av-bill-of-rights/https://www.autosafety.org/support-us/
Testing Autonomous Solutions in Highly Automated Vehicles represents a pivotal frontier in the ever-evolving landscape of transportation technology. As the world hurtles toward an era of unprecedented innovation, ensuring the safety and reliability of highly automated vehicles takes center stage. The complexity of testing autonomous solutions stems from the intricate interplay between cutting-edge technologies and the unpredictable nature of real-world scenarios. In the realm of highly automated vehicles, where artificial intelligence meets physical mobility, the stakes are high, and comprehensive testing methodologies are paramount. Highly automated vehicles must undergo testing for function and safety, have their conformity with legal regulations certified, and prove their quality.Join us, as industry experts, thought leaders, and innovators converge to explore with us the critical aspects of testing and validating autonomous solutions. From cutting-edge simulation techniques to real-world testing scenarios, our panelists will delve into the strategies, methodologies, and regulatory frameworks that drive the development and deployment of autonomous technologies. The panel is moderated by Lukas Neckermann – Co-founder and Board Observer of PAVE Europe.Moderator: Lukas Neckermann, NSA and PAVE EuropePanelists:Joachim Taiber, Managing Director - International Alliance for Mobility Testing and Standardization (IAMTS)Siddartha Khastgir, Professor and Head of Verification & Validation – University of WarwickRudolf Gerlach, Manager Global Regulations and Business-Development Type Approval Technology Center Traffic Safety - TÜV Rheinland
In this episode of ON CITIES, AnnaLisa Meyboom discusses the future of transportation and its impact on urban form. The conversation focuses on tangible, design scenarios for the integration of autonomous vehicles, the future of electrical vehicle station planning and the ways that well-designed infrastructure can bring social value that far exceeds its initial construction expenditure. Meyboom also sheds light on how well-designed transportation is a key factor to greater levels of equity and a higher quality of life for all citizens by sharing specific strategies and tools that have been developed in successful infrastructural projects throughout the globe. Do not miss this engaging conversation about the future of transportation and the development of contemporary cities!
In this episode of ON CITIES, AnnaLisa Meyboom discusses the future of transportation and its impact on urban form. The conversation focuses on tangible, design scenarios for the integration of autonomous vehicles, the future of electrical vehicle station planning and the ways that well-designed infrastructure can bring social value that far exceeds its initial construction expenditure. Meyboom also sheds light on how well-designed transportation is a key factor to greater levels of equity and a higher quality of life for all citizens by sharing specific strategies and tools that have been developed in successful infrastructural projects throughout the globe. Do not miss this engaging conversation about the future of transportation and the development of contemporary cities!
This week, the Ryans bring on special guest Alain Xiong-Calmes from the Chamber of Progress, a new tech industry coalition devoted to a progressive society, economy, workforce, and consumer climate. Alain talks about the different issues the Chamber is working on and monitoring, including automated vehicles, as well as the future of issues like artificial intelligence and data privacy. Alain also talks about his previous experience working for Governor Tom Wolf in Pennsylvania and working the circuit with Ryan S (NCSL, etc.). Learn more about the Chamber of Progress: https://progresschamber.org/
Why does it so often feel like we're part of a mass AI experiment? What is the responsible way to test new technologies? Bridget Todd explores what it means to live with unproven AI systems that impact millions of people as they roll out across public life. In this episode: a visit to San Francisco, a major hub for automated vehicle testing; an exposé of a flawed welfare fraud prediction algorithm in a Dutch city; a look at how companies comply with regulations in practice; and how to inspire alternative values for tomorrow's AI.Julia Friedlander is senior manager for automated driving policy at San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency who wants to see AVs regulated based on safety performance data.Justin-Casimir Braun is a data journalist at Lighthouse Reports who is investigating suspect algorithms for predicting welfare fraud across Europe. Navrina Singh is the founder and CEO of Credo AI, a platform that guides enterprises on how to ‘govern' their AI responsibly in practice.Suresh Venkatasubramanian is the director of the Center for Technological Responsibility, Reimagination, and Redesign at Brown University and he brings joy to computer science. IRL is an original podcast from Mozilla, the non-profit behind Firefox. In Season 7, host Bridget Todd shares stories about prioritizing people over profit in the context of AI.
In this session, we will present a comprehensive report that identifies and explores those physical infrastructure practices that matter most to CAVs. Just like human drivers, CAVs need to understand line and pavement markings, electronic and non-electronic signs, and traffic signals. Computer sensing and computer processing, however, differ to humans, and differ between different and evolving systems used in Active Safety Systems (ASS), Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), and Automated Driving Systems (ADS). Drawing insights from a review of Austroads publications and latest research, this webinar uncovers the latest industry knowledge and physical infrastructure requirements. Discover the latest practices and standards, and where clear agreements have emerged, recommendations for effective changes will be unveiled. Furthermore, we examine areas where further study, monitoring, and industry engagement are needed, ensuring a holistic approach to accommodating future developments. This webinar helps agency decision-makers preparing for future physical infrastructure CAV support practices. The knowledge presented in this report is based on robust evidence and expert opinions, providing a snapshot of the current landscape while remaining adaptable to the evolving CAV industry and its technological advancements.
Although the phrase was coined following her transition from a private to public employer, we feel like we've experienced our own Carole Effect after chatting with Carole Delion about Connected and Automated Vehicles! We learned and were inspired by her insight as Deputy Director of MDOT SHA's Office of Transportation Mobility & Operations. Carole's unique background, career mantras, and passion for her work have driven her to be a leader in our region for this emerging technology. We discuss future scenarios as well as technology you can find right here on our own streets today. This episode is as much about CAVs as it is an encouragement to take on new opportunities life throws at us. Date of Recording: Monday, March 20, 2023https://www.linkedin.com/in/cdelion/
Dr. Degenholtz interviewed Shabnam Haghzare, PhD about her paper, “Can Automated Vehicles Be Useful to Persons Living With Dementia? The Perspectives of Care Partners of People Living With Dementia”, published in The Gerontologist last year. Dr. Haghzare completed this work as part of her doctoral dissertation in biomedical engineering at the University of Toronto where she was also a postdoctoral researcher at the KITE Research Institute at the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute at Toronto University. KITE stands for “Knowledge, Innovation, Talent, Everywhere.” She is currently an Artificial Intelligence consultant at Institut national de santé publique du Québec. Check out “Automated Vehicles for People With Dementia: A ‘Tremendous Potential' That ‘Has Ways to go'--Reports of a Qualitative Study,” related work by Dr. Haghzare and colleagues also published in The Gerontologist. You can learn more about Dr. Haghzare's research at https://www.shabnamhaghzare.com/ and follow her @ShabnamHZare.
Corey is an automated mobility strategist, global thought leader, and innovator who is focused on commercialization strategies for the future of mobility and AV systems. Key topics in this conversation include: Where autonomous vehicles can provide meaningful benefits today How to effectively vet AV companies and technology The promise of campus applications for AVs The right types of problems that can be solved by autonomy Links: Show notes: http://brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/coreyclothier https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreyclothier/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/ariboav/ Bio: Corey is an automated mobility strategist, global thought leader, and innovator who is focused on commercialization strategies for the future of mobility and AV systems. He has more than 14 years of product and business development experience in AVs, and he has led product development and deployment strategy for startups, auto OEMs, defense, transit companies, major cities, insurance companies, and global entertainment companies. Corey's main goal and passion is building AV programs and partnerships. This is why he founded GenerationAV in 2020, and has worked with 25 AV companies on over 50 projects. His work ranges from grocery delivery pilots to testing emerging technologies at airports, transit integration to military applications, and everything in between. He is actively reshaping mobility within our communities. Corey co-developed the US Army's Applied Robotics for Installation and Base Operations program, and is working on several first-of-their-kind projects for deploying automated mobility worldwide under the new rebooted ARIBO mission. He is also the current Chair of ITS America's Advisory Committee on Automated Vehicles, where he works with other industry leaders to globally advance the creation of AV best practices. ARIBO overview: ARIBO is your ultimate partner for navigating the world of autonomous vehicles. We cover everything from planning to deployment. We're among the first to develop planning and safety tools for AVs. With our experienced team, we help you build a solid plan, check its feasibility, manage risks, ensure safety, and successfully test and launch AV systems. ARIBO has unmatched expertise to guide you through the entire AV planning and deployment process. 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. linkedin.com/in/brandonbartneck/ brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/
Self-driving vehicles are nothing new. They've been operating inside warehouses and factories for decades. A few years back, the Postal Service purchased 350 automated-guided vehicles to move pallets in its processing center. But according to the USPS Office of Inspector General, the experiment didn't quite work out. For more, Federal Drive host Tom Temin spoke with audit director Todd Watson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The technology developments for connected and automated cars are intersecting across a number of global policy areas. From privacy regulation, to global trade discussions and national energy policy debates, these breakthrough vehicles look set to not only revolutionize our daily lives, but also global auto markets and the rules that govern them.
NHTSA is taking advice from Anthony and investigating Zoox. GM complains about boogeyman burdensome regulations for their AVs and their marketing department creates a silly name for a good start at improving on ADAS features. Americans are "fearful" and concerned about Automated Vehicles. USPS cuts costs by neglecting safety. Waymo releases a transparency report that is unparalleled in the industry. Plus the Tao of Fred and Recall Roundup.Mentioned Links:https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/inv/2023/INOA-AQ23001-2603.PDF https://techcrunch.com/2023/03/02/ford-forms-automated-driving-subsidiary/ https://www.theverge.com/2023/3/3/23624328/ford-self-repossessing-car-patent-connected-car-nightmare https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/gms-cruise-focus-cost-cuts-it-ramps-up-robotaxis-2023-03-07/ https://www.theverge.com/2023/3/7/23627656/gm-ultra-cruise-sensor-radar-lidar-hands-free https://newsroom.aaa.com/2023/03/aaa-fear-of-self-driving-cars-on-the-rise/ https://saferoads.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Advocates-Caravan-AV-Poll-Report-.pdf https://www.wsj.com/articles/trucks-mail-violate-safety-rules-deadly-crashes-8b9a4c92https://storage.googleapis.com/waymo-uploads/files/documents/safety/Safety%20Performance%20of%20Waymo%20RO%20at%201M%20miles.pdf
In this episode of ON CITIES, AnnaLisa Meyboom will discuss the future of transportation and its impact on urban form. The conversation will focus on multiple scenarios for the integration of autonomous vehicles, the future of electrical vehicle station planning and the ways that well-designed infrastructure can bring social value that far exceeds its initial construction expenditure. Meyboom will discuss how well-designed transportation is a key factor to greater levels of equity and a higher quality of life for all citizens by offering specific strategies and tools utilized in successful infrastructural projects throughout the globe. The conversation will also address some of the more controversial outcomes associated with contemporary infrastructure including gentrification, globalization and consumer tourism
In this episode of ON CITIES, AnnaLisa Meyboom will discuss the future of transportation and its impact on urban form. The conversation will focus on multiple scenarios for the integration of autonomous vehicles, the future of electrical vehicle station planning and the ways that well-designed infrastructure can bring social value that far exceeds its initial construction expenditure. Meyboom will discuss how well-designed transportation is a key factor to greater levels of equity and a higher quality of life for all citizens by offering specific strategies and tools utilized in successful infrastructural projects throughout the globe. The conversation will also address some of the more controversial outcomes associated with contemporary infrastructure including gentrification, globalization and consumer tourism
Episode 603: A new reciprocal insurtech company prioritizes making insurance affordable and accessible for all. Through the use of technology, automation, and data, Branch aims to make obtaining home and auto insurance frictionless for customers.On today's Unscripted… NAMIC's Neil Alldredge talks with Branch Co-Founder and CEO Steve Lekas about how the technology-driven company makes the insurance experience more efficient.
What makes the most sense to be the first fully autonomous vehicle? The company IDTechEx says autonomous trucks make the most compelling case yet. Author of the study Dr James Jeffs from England comes back on the show to talk all about it. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: 303-832-0217 or DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy WhatsApp: https://wa.me/17204028248 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denver7traffic Heavy-Duty Autonomous Vehicles 2023-2043: Trucks, Buses & Roboshuttles: https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/autonomous-trucks-will-deliver-in-the-heavy-duty-vehicles-market/27573 Link to buy the study: https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-report/heavy-duty-autonomous-vehicles-2023-2043-trucks-buses-and-roboshuttles/884 Production Notes: Open music: jazzyfrenchy by Bensound Close music: Latché Swing by Hungaria iTunes:https://apple.co/2fgLX8u iHeart: https://ihr.fm/2LVBvoc Podbean: https://bit.ly/2JbBiec Spotify: https://spoti.fi/30gj3zq Stitcher: https://bit.ly/3EViUk5
The Guidehouse Transportation research team is back to discuss BMW’s big South Carolina electric vehicle investment announcement, the potential impacts of Euro 7 emissions regulations on the European trucking industry, ICAO’s carbon neutral aviation strategy, Shell backing away from consumer hydrogen distribution in the UK and a retrenchment in the US micromobility and delivery bot… Read More »Planes, Trains, Trucks, Bots and Batteries
Tom Appel, Publisher, Consumer Guide Automotive, and host of the Consumer Guide Car Stuff podcast, joins Your Money Matters to talk about self-driving cars. Are we ready for everyone to power their cars with electricity? Tom answers this and gives updates on car availability for buyers.
This week the Guidehouse Insights transportation team brings news and discussion of BYD’s new factories in Thailand, repowering trucks with electrification in Europe, simulation for urban digital twins, burning micromobility batteries and new interior safety features of the upcoming Volvo EX90
As leading automated vehicle companies including General Motors' Cruise, Alphabet's Waymo and Intel's Mobileye prepare for deployment, regulators and lawmakers are still grappling with how to manage the challenge posed by self-driving cars. As for data generated from connected vehicles, they've increasingly become a source of contention among different market players — everyone wants the data, but in the United States companies are facing litigation over how that data is processed. On this special edition of the MLex podcast, our future-mobility team teases out some of the themes covered by our most recent special report.
The Guidehouse Transportation Insights podcast is back after a summer break with some new team members and some fascinating topics. Recent additions to the Guidehouse transportation research team are Mike Austin, Oliver Dixon and Elizabeth Wilson joining Sagie Evbenata, Scott Shepard and Sam Abuelsamid. This the team discusses what Mike learned at the Battery Show… Read More »Electric Trucks, Motorcycles, Robotaxis and Batteries
Should the legal industry have a common set of data standards for classifying the work we do? The SALI Alliance – short for Standards Advancement for the Legal Industry – believes we should, and it recently released version 2.0 of its Legal Matter Standard Specification, which sets out an ontology of some 10,000 tags. The argument for standards, SALI says, is that they will simplify and improve the delivery of legal services by providing greater transparency and increasing the effectiveness of budgeting and resourcing, while also facilitating interoperability among clients, legal services providers, and technologies. To discuss this, our guest on LawNext is Damien Riehl, who is part of the all-volunteer leadership team of the SALI Alliance and who has played a key role in developing and expanding the specification. In his day job, Damien works at Fastcase, where he is VP for litigation workflow and analytics content. A coder since 1985 and for the web since 1995, Riehl clerked for the chief judges of state and federal courts, practiced in complex litigation for over a decade, has led teams of cybersecurity and world-spanning digital forensics investigations, and has led teams in legal-software development. He is also an appointee to the Minnesota Governor's Council on Connected and Automated Vehicles, where he has helped recommend changes to Minnesota statutes, rules, and policies — all related to connected and autonomous vehicles. Thank You To Our Sponsors This episode of LawNext is generously made possible by our sponsors. We appreciate their support and hope you will check them out. Paradigm, home to the practice management platforms PracticePanther, Bill4Time, and MerusCase, and e-payments platform Headnote. If you enjoy listening to LawNext, please leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts.
We’re back after a bit of a break due to scheduling challenges. Joe has news about Nyobolt batteries that use a tungsten-niobium chemistry that is claimed to provide much faster charging capability and improved energy density. Sagie tells us about the latest test that Lime is running with Scooters that feature cameras and AI to… Read More »New Batteries and Scooters that Stay off Sidewalks
The Guidehouse transportation team is back after a bit of a break due to scheduling conflicts. This week, Joe Jannotta has the news of Honda and Sony forming a joint venture to build electric vehicles. Scott Shepard brings us the new Mercedes-Benz eActros electric tractor trailer and megawatt charging. Sagie Evbenata goes back to Honda… Read More »Sony, Honda, Electric Trucks and ADAS Crashes
Scientists are sending bacteria to the front lines. A new drug cocktail reduces the risk of having an asthma attack. Then, what should you know about hepatitis in children? And finally, driverless cars may not yet be the safest option. Learn more at: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-june-12-2022/
This week Scott Shepard discusses Daimler’s start of series production of the eCascadia semi and Sysco’s order for 800 units. We delve into the challenges of charging big rigs and operating them on longer routes. Note that while Tesla has started taking $20,000 reservations for its semi, there’s no indication of when it will make… Read More »Electric Semis, Certifying eVTOLs and Going Driverless
Episode 509: On today's Unscripted, NAMIC CEO Neil Alldredge sits down with GenRe's Glenn Frankel to discuss how insurers can address the key drivers behind this troubling trend.
The Guidehouse Insights transportation research team is back for another discussion of the stories we’ve been following. This week Joe Jannotta has ZipCharge, a portable EV charging solution like a Jerry can with a plug. Scott has news of a modular EV battery swap system being launched by CATL in China and Sagie discusses Tesla’s… Read More »An Electric Jerry Can
This week's episode focuses on driving safety and the work of the research team at the National Advanced Driving Simulator. Ben's guest is NADS director, Dan McGehee Read more about NADS at https://nads.uiowa.edu/ A transcript of this episode will be available soon. Have an idea for a show? Questions or comments for our hosts? Send email to cph-gradambassador@uiowa.edu
Tara Andringa is the Executive Director of Partners for Automated Vehicle Education (PAVE), a nonprofit coalition focused on engaging with the public about automated vehicles and their potential to improve the safety, mobility and sustainability of our transportation system. Key topics in this conversation include: Why PAVE was created and the significance of PAVE's purely educational objective The critical importance of effective user and public education for assisted and automated driving The number of autonomous private use vehicles on the market today The obligation for industry insiders to help educate their friends and families Links: Show notes: http://brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/taraandringa Tara's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taraandringa/ PAVE's educational resources: https://pavecampaign.org/resources/ PAVE's home page: https://pavecampaign.org/ Tara's Bio: Tara Andringa is the Executive Director of Partners for Automated Vehicle Education (PAVE), a nonprofit coalition focused on engaging with the public about automated vehicles and their potential to improve the safety, mobility and sustainability of our transportation system. Ms. Andringa has led the group since its public launch in January 2019. Ms. Andringa has more than 25 years of experience in communications, policy and coalition management. Prior to joining PAVE, Ms. Andringa spent two decades as a communications director in the United States Senate, managing public relations for a U.S. Senate office and several Senate committees, including the Senate Auto Caucus. Ms. Andringa received her B.A. in political science from the University of Pennsylvania. About PAVE: PAVE is a coalition of industry partners and nonprofit groups with one goal: To bring the conversation about automated vehicles (AVs) to the public so everyone can play a role in shaping our transportation future. PAVE's mission is purely educational—we don't advocate for a particular technology or specific public policies. Our members believe that we will best achieve the potential benefits of driverless technology if the public and policymakers know the honest facts of what is on the roads today and what is possible for the future. They believe that our roads can be safer, more accessible, and more environmentally friendly than they are today. They believe that the technical challenges of creating driverless vehicles -- while substantial -- are solvable, and that people will someday be able to choose the benefits of driverless technology. PAVE is a bet on the power of knowledge: they believe that if the public knows the facts, it's far more likely that the full capability of these technologies can be realized. Future of Mobility: The Future of Mobility podcast is focused on the development and implementation of safe, sustainable, and equitable mobility solutions, with a spotlight on the people and technology advancing these fields. linkedin.com/in/brandonbartneck/ brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/
This week, Joe Jannotta discusses the recently announced bidirectional charging and demand response pilot program announced by General Motors and PG&E. Christian Albertson covers the acquisition of Pipistrel and how it might impact future products from Textron’s other aviation brands. Ryan Citron dives into how skyrocketing gas prices are contributing to increased EV sales, especially… Read More »Charging Both Ways and Building Batteries
GUESTS: Arwed Schmidt, EasyMile; George Ivanov, Waymo; Lukas Neckermann, PAVE EuropeABOUT THIS EPISODE“Education is a key piece of the puzzle for autonomous vehicles,” says Lukas Neckermann, co-initiator of PAVE Europe.PAVE – Partners for Automated Vehicle Education – was established in the US as a coalition of industry, non-profits, and academics with the aim of informing the public about automated vehicles and their potential.It's a consortium of stakeholders from across the autonomous vehicle value chain, including automakers, suppliers, tech companies, lidar makers, sensor suppliers, software companies, operators, and insurance companies.PAVE Europe has been established as a sister organisation to PAVE in the US, intended specifically to address autonomous technology in Europe. This edition of Ride features EasyMile and Waymo, two of the founding members of PAVE Europe, as well as Lukas Neckermann, a consultant, COO of Splyt, friend of the podcast – and most importantly for this episode, a co-initiator of PAVE Europe.
Self-driving cars seem to be our future, but how safe are they? Researchers have identified 32 major impacts automated cars could have on public health, and 17 of them are negative. Experts discuss what a possible future of self-driving cars will look like. Learn more at: radiohealthjournal.org/trust-self-driving-cars/
Ariel Wolf, General Counsel, Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association joined Grayson Brulte on The Road To Autonomy Podcast to discuss misconceptions in the marketplace as it relates to AV technology.The conversation begins with Ariel discussing the rebranding of the Self-Driving Coalition for Safer Streets to the Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association.[The brand] showcases the evolution of both the AV industry and the organization's role with policymakers and the public. – Ariel WolfAs AV technology advances, building and maintaining public trust is critical to the adoption of autonomous vehicles. In addition to public trust, there is a need for a National Autonomous Vehicle Framework that promotes the safe and swift deployment of autonomous vehicles in the United States.In the market, there are misconceptions around what an autonomous vehicle is as some consumers are mistaken that ADAS (advanced driver-assistance systems) equipped vehicles are indeed autonomous vehicles.One of the key challenges is the confusion in the public between the features and benefits of driver-assist technology and autonomous vehicle technology. – Ariel WolfThe Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association has called on Congress, policymakers, journalists, and the industry to clearly distinguish between ADAS and autonomous vehicles. When the terms are intermingled, it leads to confusion in the market and erodes public trust.When you look at the perception of AV technology, it's influenced unfortunately by unrelated ADAS technology and that leads to a diminishment of consumer trust that is really unjustified. – Ariel WolfOn February 2, 2022, Ariel testified during The Road Ahead for Automated Vehicles hearing, part of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Subcommittee on Highways and Transit in Congress. During his testimony, he highlighted the important safety benefits of autonomous vehicles.Deploying AV technology to make the roads safer should be part of a holistic solution. – Ariel WolfAV technology will not just make the roads safer, the technology will create jobs and shore up the supply chain. A steady supply chain that is complimented with AV technology will help to lower inflation. With a 40-year high inflation rate in the United States, Grayson and Ariel discuss autonomous trucks and the benefit the technology will have on the U.S. economy.According to recent data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the annual inflation rate for overall trucking costs is 17%. For the long-haul trucking sector, the annual inflation rate is 25%.With record-high inflation, Grayson asks Ariel why the United States is not embracing autonomous trucking as part of a comprehensive strategy to reduce inflation. The autonomous trucking industry is willing to step up, but there is a need for a national framework and engaging conversations between the Government and the industry.Conversations also need to take place between the Ports and the autonomous trucking industry as the costs to ship goods have gone up due to the supply chain crisis. At the Ports of LA and Long Beach, it can take anywhere from 28 to 52 days to ship a pair of shoes produced in China from Shanghai to Los Angeles, up from between 17 and 28 days before the pandemic. And the total cost has gone up by $1.77 per pair. Yet the Ports will not engage with the autonomous trucking industry.Today, autonomous trucks can not test and/or deploy in California due to the regulatory environment. This is having a negative impact on not only the citizens of the State of California but all Americans, as 31% of all imports to the U.S. enter the country through the Port of LA and Port of Long Beach.Autonomous trucking is going to be a positive for everyone involved. – Ariel WolfThe California Alliance for Freight Innovation (CAFI) was founded to transform how freight moves across the State of California to the benefit of everyone. With the future of autonomous trucking unsure in California, the industry has opened operations in Texas and is actively hauling freight in the State.Wrapping up the conversation, Grayson and Ariel discuss the environmental benefits of autonomous trucks.Recorded on Friday, February 4, 2021.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
On this edition of the Guidehouse Transportation Insights Podcast, Christian Albertson explains the conflict between C-Band 5G deployments and aviation. Joe Jannotta talks about how GM is using its hydrogen fuel cell technology for mobile power generation including on demand charging. Sagie Evbenata shares updates on automated delivery bots from Serve and Nuro. Sam Abuelsamid… Read More »Commercial Bots, 5G & Planes, EV Sales, Mobile Charging
This episode hosts Kristin R. White, Executive Director ǀ Connected & Automated Vehicles Office (CAV-X) and Dr. Ismail Zohdy, Programme Manager of Self-Driving Transport Strategy at Dubai Road and Transport Authority (RTA). In this episode of the CEBC MENA podcast, Michael Carrol discusses the future of autonomous vehicles in both the US and the Middle East with the two experts. The episode touches on different topics including the current strategies for autonomous vehicles in Dubai and Minnesota, challenges and the people's perception to AVs and how to change it and when we expect to see fully AVs on the roads among other topics.
Thomas Bamonte, Senior Program Manager, Automated Vehicles, North Central Texas Council of Governments joined Grayson Brulte on The Road To Autonomy Podcast to discuss the growing autonomous trucking and autonomous vehicle industries in Texas.The conversation begins with Tom discussing how he first became interested in autonomous vehicles. In 2006, Tom wrote an article about merging the best of highway transportation and transit through autonomous vehicles.Little did Tom know at the time, but this article would go on to have a profound effect on his career. After writing the article, Tom started attending conferences and became one of the earliest individuals discussing the positive impact that autonomy will have on society.Being based in the Dallas Fort Worth Region, Tom has a front-row seat to autonomy as the region is emerging as the home of autonomous trucking. The geographical features of the region are land, land, and more land. With these geographical features, Tom explains why the region has openly embraced autonomous trucking.We are a large inland port and we have to be extra scrappy because we do not have a river or a seaport, we just have land. We have to be extra innovative and extra supportive of our freight partners. – Thomas BamonteThe region is part of the Texas Triangle and the home to DFW (Dallas Fort Worth International Airport) which is a major cargo hub. The airport has a yearly $20 billion economic impact on the North Texas Region. With welcoming State and Regional Governments, a major cargo hub, and freight companies located in the region, the area is well-positioned to fully embrace the future of autonomous trucking.We are well situated at the apex of the Texas triangle to host freight operations. It's a great central U.S. location where AV freight can reach basically all of the country within a reasonable amount of time. – Thomas BamonteAs the Texas population continues to grow as individuals and families relocate from other States, Grayson asks Tom how the North Central Texas Council of Governments is continuing to drive the economic growth from autonomous vehicle companies relocating to the region.We are investing in our AV 2.0 program. We're advancing six automated vehicle deployments and we're moving from thinking of deployments as individual exercises. We are trying to build a regional AV program that has everything from sidewalk delivery bots. We are investing in what may become the nation's first automated truck port. That is one of the six projects.We are signaling through our investments that we are open for business and willing to effectively partner with our private sector AV developer partners. – Thomas BamonteExpanding the conversation to other regions of Texas, Grayson asks Tom about Argo AI's deployment in Austin and Nuro's deployment in Houston.All of the Texas cities are evolving into very diverse AV environments. – Thomas BamonteWhen Drive AI operated a self-driving passenger service for the public in Frisco and Arlington, Texas in 2018 and 2019, they interacted with the community and did outreach to the local community to encourage future engineers to learn about the technology. The community/school outreach program was a tremendous success with Tom summing it up as a Norman Rockwell moment.With the AV 2.0 plan, NCTCOG has partnered with Dallas College to stand up and invest in an AV-oriented curriculum with a focus on trucking and autonomy. Additionally, NCTCOG organized the North Texas Center For Mobility Technologies.We are looking for every opportunity to work with the AV companies to develop the curriculum and engage with the next generation of workers in the transportation and related sectors. – Thomas BamonteShifting the conversation to autonomy and urban environments, Tom shares his thoughts on what autonomous passenger vehicle and delivery deployments will look like in the future.I can see delivery expanding from individual items to experiences and a richer sort of interaction, instead of just having stuff dropped off. – Thomas BamonteWith the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers being located in the Dallas Forth Worth region, there is a tremendous opportunity for bespoke day-of-game autonomous vehicle experiences.Wrapping up the conversation, Tom makes the case on why autonomous vehicle and autonomous trucking companies should consider expanding to Texas.Recorded on Tuesday, June 22, 2021.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dr. Andrew Kun, a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of New Hampshire, discusses how technology could make automated vehicles productive work spaces. Host: Marie-Line Germain, Ph.D. Mixing: Kelly Minnis
Guest: Devin C. Gladden is an energy, technology, and transportation policy professional who has worked on a variety of climate change and international issues. Currently in his role at AAA National as a manager for federal energy and technology policy, he covers a range of vehicle related issues — including gas prices, deployment of electric vehicles, and safety policy for self-driving cars. Prior to his current role, Devin served as a special advisor for the Office of Electricity and Energy Reliability at the U.S. Department of Energy during the Obama Administration. He has also worked at NASA, the World Bank, and the State of Delaware. He holds a Masters in Environmental Policy and Regulation from the London School of Economics and Political Science.Related Readings:Stephens, T. S., J. Gonder, Y. Chen, Z. Lin, C. Liu, and D. Gohlke. Estimated Bounds and Important Factors for Fuel Use and Consumer Costs of Connected and Automated Vehicles. National Renewable Energy Laboratory, November 2016. https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy17osti/67216.pdf. Fleming, Kelly, and Mark Singer. “Energy Implications of Current Travel and the Adoption of Automated Vehicles.” Energy Implications of Current Travel and the Adoption of Automated Vehicles . National Renewable Energy Laboratory, April 2019. https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy19osti/72675.pdf. Moniot, M., Ge, Y., Reinicke, N., and Schroeder, A., "Understanding the Charging Flexibility of Shared Automated Electric Vehicle Fleets," SAE Technical Paper 2020-01-0941, 2020, https://doi.org/10.4271/2020-01-0941.CreditsProduced by Mark LernerMusic by Zach PfeiferArtwork by Zihao Wang