Podcasts about future mobility

On this week's episode of the Talking Michigan Transportation podcast, a conversation about states studying or piloting road usage charges (RUC).John Peracchio, a strategic adviser on intelligent transportation systems and mobility, and member of the Michigan Council on Future Mobility and Electrification, talks about key takeaways from a recent conference of the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA), where RUC programs were a key topic.  Also discussed is what has been learned from other states and what it means that a proposal in the Michigan transportation budget would fund an RUC pilot. Hawaii has been especially aggressive in implementation, and Peracchio explains the unique nature.  As an advocate for increased funding for public transit, Peracchio also discusses how RUC could be structured to help.

IndustryWeek Senior Technology Editor Dennis Scimeca discusses which plant technologies are cool and fun to discuss, and which ones offered the best, measurable real-world results for manufacturers in 2024. Joining him are: Paul Miller, VP and principal analyst, Smart Manufacturing & Future Mobility, Forrester Research Ryan Martin, senior research director for Digital Transformation, ABI Research

This is an episode from our friends at the Climate Rising podcast.This episode in our hard-to-abate series features aviation expert Robin Riedel, a Partner at McKinsey & Company who co-leads the McKinsey Center for Future Mobility. Robin describes five approaches to decarbonize aviation: upgrading aircraft, improving operational efficiency, sustainable aviation fuel, other novel fuels and aircraft configurations, and carbon credits. We also learn about some McKinsey engagements on aviation decarbonization, and conclude with Robin's career advice.Climate Rising Host: Professor Mike Toffel, Faculty Chair, Business & Environment Initiative Guest: Robin Riedel, Partner and co-head of the McKinsey Center for Future MobilityFor transcripts and other resources, visit climaterising.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join our host Ed Clemente as he speaks with key figures in the mobility industry following the inaugural Michigan Mobility Conference. Hosted by the Michigan Office of Future Mobility and Electrification (OFME), Michigan Economic Development Corporation, gathered a diverse audience including global Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), suppliers, technology startups, and service providers to discuss Michigan's significant role in shaping the future of transportation and its broad impact on global communities.Hear from Justine Johnson of the Office of Future Mobility and Electrification, Camille Hoisington of Traverse Connect, Kameale C. Terry of ChargerHelp, Josh Naramore of National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO), Allison Bowman of Tubular Network, Timothy Papandreou of ETA Advisors, and Vincent Keenan of the City of Detroit.

Justine Johnson, Michigan's Chief Mobility Officer and head of the Michigan Office of Future Mobility and Electrification (OFME), talks with CleanTechnica CEO Zach Shahan about how Michigan's mobility and electrification strategy, guided by the MI Healthy Climate Plan, is innovating and moving the EV ecosystem forward. They really are leading the way on some of the cutting-edge EV topics of the day.

Justine Johnson, Michigan's Chief Mobility Officer and head of the Michigan Office of Future Mobility and Electrification (OFME), talks with CleanTechnica CEO Zach Shahan about how Michigan's mobility and electrification strategy, guided by the MI Healthy Climate Plan, is innovating and moving the EV ecosystem forward. They really are leading the way on some of the cutting-edge EV topics of the day.

WELL WEEK | MOBILITY FORUM 2024 | Talk Show | Mobility & Public Affairs |"MOBILITÀ E PUBLIC AFFAIRS: UN DIALOGO STRATEGICO PER LA MOBILITÀ URBANA SOSTENIBILE"Questa sessione si propone di esplorare in modo approfondito il cruciale dialogo tra mobilità e public affairs, concentrandosi sulle sinergie che si sviluppano tra il settore pubblico e privato per plasmare politiche di mobilità sostenibile. Analizzeremo da vicino le dinamiche di public affairs nel contesto della mobilità urbana, evidenziando il ruolo fondamentale delle collaborazioni tra attori istituzionali e innovatori del settore privato.Conduce: Giorgio Giordani, Presidente di Spencer & Lewis.Intervengono:Gianluca Cuzzolin, Direttore Mobilità Lagunare in ACTV.Gabriella Favuzza, Future Mobility & Public Affairs Manager in Renault Italia.Andrea Giuricin, Economista, CEO di TRA Consulting e Responsabile degli Studi sui Trasporti CESISP Centro Studi in Economia e Regolazione dei Servizi, dell'Industria e del Settore Pubblico / Università degli Studi di Milano Bicocca.Guglielmo Pilutti, Public Affairs Manager in FlixBus Italia.Assia Viola, Communication, External and Media Relations Director in SMA Road Safety.Per collaborare come Speaker e Partner agli eventi di Comunicazione Italiana: marketing@comunicazioneitaliana.it

In der neuesten Folge von "The Digital Drive" begrüßt Host Volker Tolksdorf:Thomas Tietje, Vertriebsleiter bei Ronya. Thomas, ein Bremer, der in Hamburg arbeitet, bringt spannende Einblicke aus der Welt der Future Mobility mit. Als erfahrener Vertriebsexperte spricht er über die revolutionären Ansätze, die Ronya im Fuhrparkmanagement verfolgt. Mit einem internationalen Team, das auf drei Kontinenten vernetzt arbeitet, bietet Ronya eine Plattform, die Transparenz, Kostensicherheit und Effizienz für B2B-Kunden vereint.Thomas erzählt von seinem beeindruckenden Werdegang – angefangen als Blumenverkäufer bis hin zum visionären Mobilitätsexperten. Er spricht über seine "Hands-On"-Mentalität, mit der er einst in einem unmöblierten Büro bei Ronya begann. Warum? Weil echte Innovation keinen bequemen Stuhl braucht, sondern Tatkraft und Visionen!Mit Leidenschaft und Weitblick beschreibt er, warum er Ronya als einen echten "Gold Nugget" im Markt sieht und was die Zukunft der Mobilität bereithält. EinHighlight dieser Folge sind die Visionen und der innovative Ansatz, wie Ronya den Mobilitätsmarkt nachhaltig verändern will – mit einem klaren Fokus auf technologische Effizienz und Kundenorientierung.Wer mehr über Ronya erfahren möchte, sollte unbedingt einen Blick auf die Website werfen, um keine Neuigkeiten und spannenden Informationen zu verpassen! https://www.ronya.de/Ein absolutes Muss für alle, die an der Zukunft der Mobilität interessiert sind!

Shoot us a Text.It's Thursday and we're talking about a McKinsey study showing many EV owners considering a return to combustion engines, a decline in used-vehicle wholesale prices, and Costco's plans for a technological transformation under new leadership.A McKinsey & Co. survey reveals that over 40% of U.S. EV owners are likely to switch back to combustion engine vehicles due to charging concerns.The study asked 200 questions to more than 30,000 consumers in 15 countries that comprise 80% of EV sales volume46% of U.S. EV owners and 29% globally are likely to revert to combustion engines.Inadequate public charging infrastructure, high ownership costs, and impacts on long-distance travel are top concerns.Philipp Kampshoff, the leader of McKinsey's Future Mobility division said, “I didnt expect that. I thought once an EV buyer, always an EV buyer.”Twenty-one percent of global respondents do not want to switch to an EV, with 33 percent citing charging concerns, exacerbated by rising range expectations from 270 miles in 2022 to 291.4 miles today.Cox Automotive reports a slight decline in used-vehicle wholesale prices in May, with significant yearly drops and varying impacts across vehicle segments.The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index fell to 197.3 in May, down 0.6% from April and 12% from May 2023.On a non adjusted basis, prices declined 1.2% in May from April and were down 11% year over year with retail supply of used vehicles remains lower than last yearAverage non adjusted wholesale prices for 3-year-old vehicles decreased 2% over four weeks, including a 0.7% decline in the last week of May.Seasonally adjusted wholesale prices for luxury vehicles, SUVs/crossovers, compact vehicles, midsize vehicles, and pickups were down 11-17% year over year.Used EV values were down 16% year over year and declined 2.4% month over month in May.Costco is set to undergo significant changes as new leadership aims to enhance its technological infrastructure and e-commerce capabilities.New CEO Ron Vachris and CFO Gary Millerchip are focused on expanding Costco's digital presence and fulfillment offerings.Historically conservative with technology, Costco plans to improve its buy online, pick up in-store model, starting with electronics, and enhance member engagement through technology, with over 90% membership renewal rates globally.Vachris emphasizes evolutionary changes that maintain Costco's core values while adapting to the evolving retail landscape and leveraging data analytics to enhance member experiences and drive sales.Despite advancements, Costco reassures that the $1.50 hot dog and soda combo price will remain unchanged, and monthly sales reports will continue.Hosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle MountsierGet the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email

A jury in Arizona indicted Trump allies in a so-called 'fake electors' scheme and the Arizona House voted to repeal the 1864 abortion ban. Reporter Jeremy Duda joins us to discuss the big developments. And, a road in Detroit can charge electric vehicles as they park or drive on it. Justine Johnson at Michigan's Office of Future Mobility and Electrification joins us. Then, when parents see their children struggling with mental health, they often want to help. Richard Weissbourd at Harvard's Graduate School of Education explains how they can.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

East and West Coast mobility expert is now on the freshwater coast, with the sky as no limit.As Senior Vice President & Chief Mobility Officer, Justine Johnson leads the state's Office of Future Mobility and Electrification in working across state government, academia and private industry to enhance Michigan's mobility ecosystem, including developing dynamic mobility and electrification policies and supporting the startup and scale up of emerging mobility technologies and businesses. Justine plays a critical role in driving a first-of-its-kind partnership between the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, Department of Transportation, Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy, and the Governor's Office.

Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) has partnered with Future Mobility Campus Ireland to develop and deliver a postgraduate programme in Autonomous Vehicles, thereby securing the Mid West's position as a global leader in this emerging sector. The programme will up-skill those already working in this cutting-edge sector, ensuring a skilled workforce for the future and using the most sophisticated infrastructure and autonomous vehicles available in Ireland as part of the training process. Speaking at the launch of the new programme, President of TUS Professor Vincent Cunnane said, "For the last number of years the Mid-West region has become a global player in the development and testing of autonomous vehicles, be they vehicles on the road, robotics on land, or drones in the air. Global innovators and market leaders such as Jaguar Land Rover, General Motors, Analog Devices, Cisco, Mergon, Provisio and Valeo among others all have operations and employment bases in Ireland. "This cutting-edge emerging sector delivers boundless opportunities which will ultimately change the way we live. TUS is proud to have partnered with Ireland's leading test-bed and development centre at Future Mobility Campus Ireland in developing and delivering this new Postgraduate Diploma in Autonomous Vehicles." CEO and Co-founder of Future Mobility Campus Ireland, Russell Vickers, said, "This strategic collaboration with TUS aligns with our vision of shaping the future of advanced mobility by preparing individuals to excel in the dynamic field of autonomous vehicles. It is imperative to cultivate a pool of talent equipped with highly sought-after skills. Our collaboration with TUS is an important enabler for providing students with a comprehensive curriculum and hands-on experience. We are not only contributing to the academic landscape but also fostering the growth of an advanced mobility ecosystem in Ireland and internationally." The Autonomous Vehicles Postgraduate Diploma is funded by the Higher Education Authority through the Human Capital initiative, enabling eligible students to avail of 90% funding support (students pay €875). The programme, developed and informed by industry, runs for a year and a half, and will be delivered online in the evening time with monthly weekend workshops in FMCI, a workload designed to work for those in employment. At the end of the 1.5 years, students have the opportunity to continue their studies and progress to a Masters Degree. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

Heute beschäftigen wir uns mit der Frage, ob die in der Logistik dringend notwendige Mobilitätswende gerade ins Stocken gerät. Viele Unternehmen der Branche sind derzeit etwas verunsichert. Denn es mehren sich die Anzeichen, dass der Übergang zu alternativen Antrieben doch länger dauern könnte, als er noch vor einigen wenigen Jahren prognostiziert wurde. Unser Gast Julian Conzade, ist Associate Partner beim McKinsey Center for Future Mobility und der ideale Experte für genau dieses Thema. Gemeinsam mit unserem Host Boris Felgendreher spricht er unter anderem über folgende Themen: - Ende 2022 hat McKinsey eine große Studie zum Thema "Preparing the world for zero-emission trucks" vorstellt - Welche der Annahmen müssten jrtzt im Jahre 2024 schon wieder revidiert werden? - Wie die sich wechselnden Rahmenbedingungen zu Unsicherheiten bei Flottenbesitzern führen - Auf der PKW-Seite sind die Rückgänge zu beoachten - Förderprogramme werden zurückgefahre - LKW-Ladeinfrastruktur wird nu in hoöopatischen Dosen ausgerollt - Die allesentscheidende Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) wird von vielen schwer vorhersehbaren Faktoren bestimmt - Viele Beobachter erwarten eine Schwemme von konkurrenzfähigen chínesischen E-PKWs, die auf den deutschen Markt kommen werden - Wie Julian die Entwicklung der chinesischen Truck-OEMs einschätzt - Welchen Markthürden stünden chinesische LKWs hier un Europa gegenüber - Wann kommt die Kostenparität zwischen Elektro und Diesel und zwischen Elektro und Wasserstoff+ - Welche Anforderungsprofile in welcher Reihenfolge dekarbonisiert werden werden - Wie man die Anfoderungsprofile im eigenen Unternehmen ganz genau analysieren muss - Warum der Neztausbau für die Ladeinftastruktur so schleppend voran kommt und wo die Ursachen sind - Wie Netze gelant werde müssen und von wem - Gerät Wasserstoff- gegenüber ELetro-antrieb ins Hintertreffen - Wie hilfreich die Diskussion um E-Fuels ist - Und vieles mehr Hilfreiche Link: Julian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julian-conzade/ McKinsey Center for Future Mobility: https://www.mckinsey.com/features/mckinsey-center-for-future-mobility/overview bvl: https://www.bvl.de/

The partner and co-leader of the consulting firm's Center for Future Mobility advises automakers on navigating software, autonomy and electrification transitions amid profound changes in technology, workforce and the global world order.

Large-cap US tech stocks rallied yesterday, with Microsoft closing just shy of a USD 3 trillion market cap, while most other sectors were lower as yields on 30-year US Treasuries rose to their highest this year. Germany's DAX index closed at an all-time high following strong gains in SAP and some better-than-expected German manufacturing data. The rally in Chinese equities continued for a second day. Today's focus will be on central banks, including the ECB, and earnings from heavyweights such as LVMH. Carsten Menke, Head of Next Generation Research, discusses the outlook for the Future Mobility and Circular Economy investment themes.00:00 Introduction by Helen Freer (Investment Writing)00:30 Markets wrap-up by Mike Rauber (Investment Writing)06:31 Future Mobility and Circular Economy by Carsten Menke (Head of Next Generation Research)11:42 Closing remarks by Helen Freer (Investment Writing)Would you like to support this show? Please leave us a review and star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favourite podcast player. 

This episode in our hard-to-abate series features aviation expert Robin Riedel, a Partner at McKinsey & Company who co-leads the McKinsey Center for Future Mobility. Robin describes five approaches to decarbonize aviation: upgrading aircraft, improving operational efficiency, sustainable aviation fuel, other novel fuels and aircraft configurations, and carbon credits. We also learn about some McKinsey engagements on aviation decarbonization, and conclude with Robin's career advice. Climate Rising Host: Professor Mike Toffel, Faculty Chair, Business & Environment Initiative  Guest:  Robin Riedel, Partner and co-head of the McKinsey Center for Future Mobility   For transcripts and other resources, visit climaterising.org

GUESTS: Oz Choudhri, Enterprise Mobility and Oliver Mackprang, MILES MobilityABOUT THIS EPISODEAs regular listeners know, RIDE is not an automotive podcast. However, this episode is all about cars.We all know the story: despite growing congestion on our roads, cars spend something like 95% of the day parked.They're also expensive to run and own. Indeed, for many people a car is famously the second-largest financial commitment after their house or home.So what if we could use cars when we need them, leaving the ownership to someone else, that someone else being a car club or a car-sharing operator happy to assume the responsibility for the total cost of ownership of these high value assets.In this episode of RIDE, we look at a clear example of usership rather than ownership, with two experts in car-sharing: Oz Choudhri, head of mobility solutions at Enterprise Mobility, and Oliver Mackprang, CEO of Berlin-based MILES Mobility. In this episode we discuss:The differences between car club, car sharing, leasing, and rentalThe challenges and opportunities of free floating and station-based or back-to-base modelsHow car sharing fits into the wider mobility ecosystemWhy car-sharing may be an attractive option for businesses, taking away the burden of fleet management, and helping with metrics such as corporate social responsibility (CSR) and environment, social and governance (ESG).You can subscribe to Ride: The Urban Mobility Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. Feel free to share it, like it, give it a rating, sign up to the Ride LinkedIn page, and check out our website, ridemobilitypodcast.com.

Guest: Gunnar Froh, CEO, Wunder MobilityABOUT THIS EPISODEWunder Mobility provides white label software-as-a-service (SAAS) and hardware for vehicle sharing operators with fleets of e-bikes, e-scooters, e-mopeds, and cars. Based in Hamburg, the company was founded almost a decade ago and has now provided solutions for over 200 cities around the world.We sat down with Gunnar Froh, Wunder Mobility's founder and CEO to talk about the evolution of shared mobility, the role of electrification and autonomous technology, ChatGPT and AI, carpooling and public transportation, the 15-minute city, and the need for solutions for extra-urban and rural mobility.You can subscribe to Ride: The Urban Mobility Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. Feel free to share it, like it, give it a rating, sign up to the Ride LinkedIn page, and check out our website, ridemobilitypodcast.com.

How close are we to seeing autonomous air taxis? Brian Yutko is CEO of Wisk Aero, an advanced air mobility company dedicated to delivering safe, everyday flight for everyone. Wisk's self-flying, electric vertical takeoff and landing air taxi will make it possible for passengers to skip the traffic and get to their destination faster. Headquartered in the Mountain View, California, with locations around the world, Wisk is an independent company backed by The Boeing Company and Kitty Hawk Corporation. With over a decade of experience and over 1600 test flights, Wisk is shaping the future of daily commutes and urban travel, safely and sustainably.  Prior to joining Wisk, Brian served as Vice President and Chief Engineer for Sustainability and Future Mobility at Boeing, where he led a team that leveraged company's technical expertise in sustainability technologies as well as emerging, advanced aerial mobility applications.  He was the Chief Technologist for Boeing NeXt and sat on the Board of Directors for Wisk following its founding as a joint venture with Boeing.  Prior to his roles at Boeing, Brian was the Senior Vice President of Programs and Vice President of Research and Technology at Aurora Flight Sciences, an industry leader in aviation autonomy and rapid prototyping. Brian was a Research Engineer in the International Center for Air Transportation at MIT after earning a Ph.D. and Master of Science in Aeronautics and Astronautics from MIT. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from Pennsylvania State University. In this edition of the Drone Radio Show, Brian talks about the progress that Wisk Aero is making to develop and deploy autonomous air taxis, including the results of a recent successful air taxi flight demonstration at the Long Beach Airport. 

GUEST: Tristan Rousselle, Founder & CEO, AryballeABOUT THIS EPISODEWhat is digital nose technology? And what role could it play in future mobility?Our guest on this episode is Tristan Rousselle, founder and CEO of Aryballe, a digital olfaction firm that uses biochemical sensors, advanced optics, and machine learning to detect odour and turn it into data. This data is worth little, however, without a database behind it, and Aryballe's USP is a searchable digital library of smells.In this episode, we talk about Aryballe's digital nose technology, the origins of the company, how digital olfaction can be used in automotive and future mobility applications, domestic robots with noses in their fingers, and of course, cheese, wine, and fish odours.Connect with Tristan on LinkedInSHOW NOTESHumans Can Identify More Than 1 Trillion Smellshttps://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/humans-can-identify-more-1-trillion-smellsEuropean Union-funded Rose project, in which Aryballe is a lead participant (Restoring Odorant detection and recognition in Smell dEficits)https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/964529Moorfields patient receives world's first 3D printed eyehttps://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/news/moorfields-patient-receives-world-s-first-3d-printed-eye?Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for 2004 awarded jointly to Richard Axel and Linda Buck for their discoveries of “odorant receptors and the organization of the olfactory system.” https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/medicine/2004/press-release/  You can subscribe to Ride: The Urban Mobility Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. Feel free to share it, like it, give it a rating, sign up to the Ride LinkedIn page, and check out our website, ridemobilitypodcast.com.

In this Wartburg Episode 311, you can see Mental's hair from space, Chrissy talks about elevators, and Chris discusses general aviation airspace.  Really, we talk with Dan Sloat about autonomous aircraft and the future of air mobility.   Racing Flying Cars https://airspeeder.com/ Dan Sloat https://www.aiaa.org/detail/person/dan-sloat Advanced Air Mobility Institute https://aaminstitute.org/ 2024 Ford F-150 https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/news/2023/09/12/the-new-2024-ford-f-150--a-built-ford-tough-truck-that-is-smart-.html What a UAW Strike Could Mean for Your Ability to Find a Car to Buy (caranddriver.com) https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a45072584/uaw-strike-effect-on-car-shoppers/   Privacy Is Sorely Lacking in Modern Cars and Trucks, Mozilla Says (autoweek.com) https://www.autoweek.com/news/a45051827/mozilla-finds-modern-cars-and-trucks-lacking-privacy/ 2002 Ginetta G20 Track Car for Sale in Las Vegas, NV on RacingJunk https://www.racingjunk.com/super-touring/184462371/2002-ginetta-g20-track-car.html?category_id=1082&photos=&location_distance=1000&location_zip=&price_min=&price_max=&seller_type=&condition=&state=&order=price-low-high&np_offset=4&from=search#10 Anyone want to buy a Corvette?  84 Corvette Z51 Manual, 46k miles, 2 owner for Sale in BIRDSBORO, PA | RacingJunk Lemons on the Tube https://www.youtube.com/24hoursoflemons Lemons on the Gram https://www.instagram.com/24hoursoflemons/ Lemons on the Facebooks https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-24-Hours-of-LeMons/36766739494?v=wall E1R at Glacier Bay Car Launch https://youtu.be/rkLtmPxFGIE Mental and Chrissy Try Malort https://www.instagram.com/p/CtDac5-Ix-n/ Chrissy's World Famous F* Bisquick Recipe https://youtu.be/83c3rjGqEeQ Play F1 Fantasy with us!  https://fantasygp.com/league/?lid=8094 “Join a League” = 38648094 Our Website - https://everyoneracers.com/ Download or stream here - https://everyone-racers.podcastpage.io/ https://anchor.fm/everyone-racers - E1R on Anchor.fm https://mfbc.us/m/yp26k6j - E1R Bingo Card https://discord.gg/e94QGE - E1R Discord Server https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPrTs8wdzydOqbpWZ_y-xEA  - Our YouTube

A change regarding overweight fines in New York City could cost truckers a lot of money. And some questions are being raised. We'll get the details from OOIDA Director of State Government Affairs Doug Morris. Also, new broker fraud schemes pop up every week. We'll sit down with Tom Crowley of OOIDA's Business Services Department to talk about red flags to look out for and what you should do if you've fallen victim to broker fraud. And Michigan is setting up what it calls the “truck stop of the future,” and electric truck charging is at the center of the project. We'll discuss what they're doing with Charlie Tyson of the Michigan Office of Future Mobility and Electrification. 0:00 – Newscast 10:06 – Red flags that indicate broker fraud 24:50 – ‘Truck stop of the future' 39:18 – Overweight fines in New York could cost truckers big time

In Deutschland hat derzeit nur Eines Hochkonjunktur: die Anti-Krisenprogramme, die das Land wieder voranbringen sollen. Die beiden Wirtschaftsjournalisten Dietmar Deffner und Holger Zschäpitz diskutieren die Ideen der Politik und verraten ihre Patentrezepte für Deutschland. Weitere Themen: - Inside Glotzcast – Das waren die Erkenntnisse und Feedback auf die erste Börsenshow von Deffner & Zschäpitz - Unverhoffter Boom – das steckt hinter dem kräftigen Wirtschaftswachstum in Japan und so könnt Ihr mitverdienen - CO2-Steuer als für Wahlkampfhilfe für Populisten – Wie die perfekte Klimabepreisung aussehen könnte - Boom bei Trendfonds – Worauf Anleger bei den 9 Boom-Themen KI, Clean Energy, Cyber Security, Digital Finance, Digital Health, Future Mobility, Global Brands, Robotics und Wasser achten sollten - Bankensteuer in Italien – wie sich hoch verschuldete Staaten Geld beschaffen und worauf Anleger dabei achten müssen - Amazon von Afrika – wie Jumia die Wende schaffen will Hier könnt ihr Deffner&Zschäpitz freitags im TV sehen: https://www.welt.de/mediathek/talk/deffner-und-zschaepitz/ Impressum: https://www.welt.de/services/article7893735/Impressum.html Datenschutzerklärung: https://www.welt.de/services/article157550705/Datenschutzerklaerung-WELT-DIGITAL.html

(0:50) - Exploring new methods for increasing safety and reliability of autonomous vehicles

Bill Priestley hosts this month's show as we take a look at the role of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters as union labor talks come to the forefront of the American economy. FreightWaves Editorial Director Rachel Premack and Senior Writer Mark Solomon join Bill to talk about the recent history of the Teamsters and their negotiations with UPS and Yellow. Bruce Chan, Director of Global Logistics and Future Mobility at Stifel gives his perspective on the Teamsters and what he expects from them as Amazon may likely be a future target. Follow the FreightWaves Presents Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

State Budget Officer Chris Harkins is asked about how transparent this year's budget-making process was.  The next Fiscal Year budget takes over $6 billion in surplus revenue off Michigan's balance sheet, but Harkins says residents should not be worried by this.  Charlie Tyson, the technology activation director for the Michigan Office of Future Mobility and Electrification, forecasts a future where unmanned delivery drones fly beyond the visual line of sight, and where companies might someday flock to Michigan to develop flying taxis.  And actor Hill Harper is an official Democratic contender for the U.S. Senate. Sam Robinson of Axios in Detroit and past 'Reproductive Freedom For All' spokesperson Darci McConnell discuss what they're seeing in the early days of the Elissa Slotkin vs Harper Democratic rivalry. 

GUESTS: Dan Sturges and Lukas NeckermannABOUT THIS EPISODELifelong car fan and vehicle designer Dan Sturges discusses his new book, ‘Near to Far: A design for a new equitable and sustainable transportation system'. The book is both the culmination of a life in vehicle design and the automotive industry, and something a manifesto for the future of mobility.You'll note the reference to Dan being a car fan, but not a petrolhead, for reasons that will become clear.The list of organisations which he has worked is long; a transportation designer, entrepreneur, and educator, his career started as an automobile designer at General Motors, and has since included time at, among others, ITS at UC Davis, GEM cars, Segway, Calstart, IntraGO, Local Motors, Acorn Delivery, and the US Transportation Research Board committee for New Public Transportation Systems and Technology.Dan has become increasingly disillusioned by the increase not just in the number of vehicles on the road, but also the size of those vehicles, many of which are disproportionately large for everyday use. And it's that term, everyday use, which Dan seeks to address in his book. The references to vehicle size here lean towards what's offered to North American buyers, but even in Europe, it's difficult to think of a vehicle that got smaller from one generation to the next.In this episode, Dan talks about how you can be a mobility advocate and a car fan – they're not mutually exclusive; how car designers can help in the transition from ownership to usership; and why the transition is impossible without a holistic mobility ecosystem that incorporates new vehicles, new infrastructure, and new business models.Also on this episode is Lukas Neckermann, of Neckermann Strategic Advisors – Lukas is, as many listeners will know, a major advocate of urban mobility, and like Dan, has a background in the automotive industry.EPISODE NOTESYou can learn more about Dan's book - Near to Far: A design for a new equitable and sustainable transportation system - by following this link, and by checking local Amazon stores for availability.ABOUT THE GUESTSDan SturgesDan is a mobility designer, educator, and entrepreneur. Learn more about Dan here - and connect with him on LinkedInLukas NeckermannLukas is a consultant, speaker, mobility advocate and the author of several books on the future of mobility.Learn more about Neckermann Associates hereConnect with Lukas on LinkedInYou can subscribe to Ride: The Urban Mobility Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. Feel free to share it, like it, give it a rating, sign up to the Ride LinkedIn page, and check out our website, ridemobilitypodcast.com.

Rev up your knowledge on electric vehicles with Clean Fuels Michigan's Jane McCurry, on MREA's Rise Up Podcast. As compelling as electric vehicles are, electrifying transportation presents significant policy and market development challenges. EVs represent just over 5% of passenger vehicles on US roads. This is an amazing accomplishment for the industry over the past 5 years but increasing the percentage to 2/3 of new vehicles by 2032 as the EPA is planning for faces real roadblocks.   Labor issues, supply chain constraints, charging reliability, legal challenges, political opposition, and sticker price are each challenges that the industry, supported by recent federal legislation, is working to address.   Labor issues. EVs have significantly fewer parts than internal combustion vehicles, require less maintenance, require different maintenance, and the leading EV company has a direct-to-consumer sales process that bypasses the traditional dealership model. This is not to mention that traditional automakers and dealers report that they are not yet making profits on EV sales. All of these characteristics pose workforce and employment issues that state governments, labor unions, business leaders, and training organizations must address. With such a daunting list of challenges, the biggest question might be “Do we have the talent, vision, tenacity, and capacity to tackle these challenges and take full advantage of the opportunity presented by electric transportation?” After talking with Jane McCurry, the Executive Director of Clean Fuels Michigan, our answer quickly became “Absolutely we do!” I think you'll see what we mean.  About Our Guest: Jane is the Executive Director of Clean Fuels Michigan, a nonprofit trade association dedicated to expanding the clean mobility industries. Jane is also appointed to the Michigan Council on Future Mobility and Electrification to represent policy and technology interests. Before these roles, Jane was the electric vehicles program manager at RENEW Wisconsin. Jane has degrees in Operations and Technology Management and Environmental Studies from the University of Wisconsin.  See Jane McCurry at the Rise Up Podcast Live Event during The Energy Fair!

This week Oliver interviews Kersten Heineke, a partner at McKinsey, and lead of the McKinsey Centre For Future Mobility, based in Germany. We discuss the role and scope of the Center for Future Mobility, the rising interest in micro vehicles, and the potential impact of mini-mobility on the transportation landscape. Kersten provides an extensive overview of his research, including the emergence of direct-to-consumer electric vehicles brands like Lectric and Ride1Up, and the innovative hardware-as-a-service models offered by companies such as Lug and Carrie/Whee! They also delve into the promising growth of the German bike leasing market, the unique benefits of tax exemptions for employer-provided bikes, and the leading players in this space. We hope that you enjoy our conversation about the rapidly evolving world of micromobility and its potential to reshape the future of transportation. Specifically they tackle: - The challenges faced by mini mobility startups - The lack of investment in personally owned scooters - The potential explosion of micro-freight - The factors influencing the funding disconnect between EVTOL, Autonomy, EVs and micro-mobility - Why no micro mobility-specific funds have emerged - How content creators can assist McKinseys clients In the meantime, if you haven't already please consider getting some tickets for Micromobility Europe - ⁠https://micromobility.io/events/micromobility-europe⁠, join us on June 8th and 9th in Amsterdam. Horace, Oliver, and the whole crew will be there – this year. We have opened up the start-up awards to a whole heap of companies and already have at least 55 presenting including some of the most exciting vehicles we have seen in the space to date. Be sure to check it out at micromobility.io. And with that, here's Maciek and Chris. Catch us on Twitter ⁠⁠@MicromobilityCo⁠⁠. ⁠⁠Horace⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Oliver⁠⁠ are also active on their personal accounts and would love to hear from you. Our ⁠https://micromobility.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠ is completely free, and you can subscribe to have it in your inbox every Tuesday and Thursday morning. We're also on ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ and⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠.

Jennifer Jacobs Dungs is the Global Head of Mobility at EIT InnoEnergy, one of the World's leading climate tech investors. Key topics in this conversation include: Why the full value chain and business ecosystem needs to be considered when pursuing new technology How to get past pilots and providing meaningful value with new technology Exploring the idea of the 15-minute city Why vehicle efficiency needs to be central in the decarbonization discussion How and where to introduce new modes of transportation Links: Show notes: http://brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/jenniferdungs LinkedIn Twitter EIT InnoEnergy Jennifer's contributions in Forbes Jennifer's Bio: Jennifer Jacobs Dungs is the Global Head of Mobility at EIT InnoEnergy, one of the World's leading climate tech investors. There, she is responsible for all investments in the field of transport and mobility, with nearly 25 new investments in the last 4 years. She is an active Board member, angel investor, and regular contributor to Forbes and a global speaker on the topic of Future Mobility. She has in-depth knowledge from the industry on topics related to sustainability, alternative powertrain technologies, autonomous driving and business models for digital products for the automotive and micromobility sectors. Jennifer has spent over 20 years in the automotive industry, including Ford Motor Company (Detroit), BMW (Munich), and Porsche (Stuttgart). She was also the Director at the Fraunhofer Institute, responsible for Mobility and Smart Cities and established a joint lab with MIT called Ambient Mobility focused on using big data to help revolutionize our cities. She holds both a M.S. Chemical Engineering and Ph.D. Chemistry. About EIT InnoEnergy EIT InnoEnergy brings people and resources together, catalysing and accelerating the energy transition. New ideas, products and solutions that make a real difference, and new businesses and people to deliver them to market. Operating at the centre of the energy transition, we build connections worldwide, bringing together innovators and industry, entrepreneurs and investors, graduates and employers. 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/

We're doing things a little bit differently this week with a SXSW 2023 special, featuring a panel recording hosted by our very own founder and co-host Abby Rakshit, who solves problems around the Future of Transportation and Mobility sector professionally. The panel on F1's real world impact on transportation and culture, features James Hinchcliffe, ex-Indycar driver and current beloved F1 TV analyst, Pilar Harris, Senior Director of Corporate Social Responsibility, Sustainability and Government Relations for the Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas GP, and Philipp Kampshoff, Senior Partner and Global Co-Lead for the McKinsey Center for Future Mobility. Stay curious, and stay caffeinated!

Philanthropist William Davidson had a global vision in 1992, to transform the emerging markets, through business innovation, and specifically economic growth and social freedom. Hear Diana Páez's story of how William Davidson's vision transformed into the William Davidson Institute (WDI) a non-profit research and educational organization at the University of Michigan as well as her unique path to this career. The institute's mission is to grow their work at the intersection of energy & mobility, with a focus on helping innovators and entrepreneurs in emerging markets leverage the global energy transition to develop and scale profitable business models. She has worked closely with the Michigan Office of Future Mobility and Electrification and has had a globe-trotting history living and working in Mexico, Paris, Washington DC, Peru, Columbia, Guatemala, and the Dominican Republic, including a stint at The World Bank. You can also read the transcript from our conversation.

On this week's Talking Michigan Transportation podcast, Trevor Pawl, who recently moved on from his pioneering role as the state's chief mobility officer, reflects on all the Office of Future Mobility and Electrification (OFME) accomplished during his tenure and why he thinks more good things are ahead.Pawl talks about why it made sense of him and his family to move on now and what they have planned for the future.He also shares insights on hydrogen as a vehicle fuel, what the future holds and how the U.S. federal government is making moves to catch up with other nations and how Michigan is embracing a clean-energy future as discussed in this video with Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist.Pawl also expounds on Michigan's participation as one of seven Midwestern states teaming up to accelerate the development of hydrogen as a clean energy alternative. The partnership includes Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin, whose economies are dominated by agriculture and heavy industry such as steel and automobile manufacturing.Among accomplishments from partners in including OFME, MDOT and other agencies, Pawl touts:Launching a first-state strategy for future mobility, the MI Future Mobility PlanBuilding America's first road custom-built for driverless vehiclesBuilding America's first road that charges an electric vehicle (EV) while it drivesLeading development of a signature EV route around Lake MichiganLed America's first feasibility study for cross-border drone skywaysCreated the Midwest's first airport innovation lab in Grand RapidsDeveloped a first-of-its kind partnership to attract 5,000 tech workers to the Michigan Central innovation district in DetroitCo-led the creation of Michigan's National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) plan ($110 million for EV charging)Invested in the first autonomous, electric bus on a university campus

On this week's edition of the Talking Michigan Transportation podcast, Trevor Pawl, Michigan's chief mobility officer, talks about recommendations in a report from the Michigan Council on Future Mobility and Electrification. Among the highlights, or pillars, Pawl outlines:Transition and grow our mobility industry and workforce.Invest in bus rapid transit and spend $10 million to revive the state's mobility challenges to solve employment and equity barriers.  Fund a public relations campaign to enhance Michigan's sustainability leadership.  Scale the Michigan Electric Vehicle (EV) Jobs Academy.  Create a global center of excellence for responsible artificial intelligence.  Provide safer, greener and more accessible transportation infrastructureExpand Michigan's Alternative Fuel Corridor opportunities for clean hydrogen and commission a study on hydrogen applications in commercial traffic.  Develop accessibility standards for EV chargers.  Create a state EV consumer incentive.  Fund a $45 million bus electrification program.  Expand use of sinking funds to support electric school bus deployments.  Support Phase Two of the MDOT work zone safety pilot program.  Design a clean fuels standard that works for Michigan.  Lead the world in mobility and electrification policy and innovationInvest $30 million in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) technology development. Pass legislation to preserve Michigan's uniform, statewide automated vehicle policy.  Keep up the annual support for state mobility agencies' capacity.  Pass legislation to create a mobility research and development talent tax credit.  Continue advocating to federal policymakers on important connected vehicle issues.  

While the internal-combustion engine dominates car design, its existence contributes to global warming and detracts from electric-vehicle (EV) development. Things like carbon emissions, the complexity of design, and battery development are slowing down the widespread adoption of electric vehicles. But they don't have to. Russell Hensley, co-leader of the McKinsey Center for Future Mobility in the Americas, joins McKinsey editorial director Roberta Fusaro to discuss what can be done to encourage manufacturers to produce and consumers to embrace electric cars. After, hear Alan Murray,CEO of Fortune Media, talk about his search for the soul of American business in an excerpt from our Author Talks series featuring his book, Tomorrow's Capitalist (Hachette Book Group, May 2022). The McKinsey Podcast is cohosted by Roberta Fusaro and Lucia Rahilly. Theme music composed, performed, and produced by Joy Ngiaw.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

November 22, 2022 ~ Full Show. Craig Mauger, State Politics Reporter Detroit News, State House Leader Jason Wentworth rejects calls to investigate the 2022 election. Governor Gretchen Whitmer appoints Kyra Harris Bolden to the Michigan Supreme Court. John James, Congressman Elect R-10th District, on his win over Carl Marlinga, Omnibus Spending Bill, possible railroad labor strike, what does he hope to accomplish in Congress? Marie Osborne, Senior News Analyst, RSV numbers are pushing doctors and hospitals to capacity, Washington Post has a startling report on health care worker burn out. Trevor Pawl, Michigan's Chief Mobility Officer and Head of Michigan Office of Future Mobility and Electrification, released annual report on strategy for better mobility future. Chris Renwick, Senior News Analyst, Flint man finds military grade C4 explosive inside junked car door. Lloyd Jackson, Senior News Analyst spoke to Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy on clearing up large rape kit backlog and Steve Courtney, Sports Analyst, Final 4 coming to Detroit in 2027. MSU Basketball entered the top 25 at #12 after starting the season unranked.

November 22, 2022 ~ Mobility Makers. Trevor Pawl, Michigan's Chief Mobility Officer and Head of Michigan Office of Future Mobility and Electrification, Released annual report on strategy for better mobility future.

September 16, 2022 ~ Trevor Pawl, Michigan's Chief Mobility Officer for the Office of Future Mobility and Electrification, talks with Guy Gordon about the new statewide strategy for the future of mobility.

September 16, 2022 ~ Full Show. Nolan Finley from the Detroit News talks Meshawn Maddock being a liability to the Republican party, Tudor Dixon's law enforcement plan and Governor DeSantis sending illegal immigrants to liberal cities. Trevor Pawl, Michigan's Chief Mobility Officer for the Office of Future Mobility and Electrification and Chris Feull, Chrysler Brand CEO joined Guy at the North American International Auto Show. Senior News Analyst Lloyd Jackson with a report on the new hotel being built in District Detroit. Senior News Analyst Chris Renwick reports on the meeting between President Biden and the families of Paul Whelan and WNBA star Brittney Griner who are detained in Russia and Sports Analyst Steve Courtney previews this weekend's football action.

What is the answer to the future of automotive? Is it hydrogen? Electric? Which car should you by right now to ensure you're ready for the changing automotive ecosystem?  These are questions that require planning, both from private and government sectors - so where are we at?  Join host Scott Phillips as he talks to the Senior Manager of Future Mobility at Hyundai, Scott Nargar.  To keep up with Scott and his work, follow him on LinkedIn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek Caveney is a senior executive engineer in the Integrated Vehicle Systems (IVS) division at Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) R&D in Ann Arbor, Michigan Key topics in this conversation include: The differences between ADAS and ADS systems optimized for convenience vs. optimized for safety How to develop ADAS and ADS systems with safety as the priority Toyota's Teammate system The possibility to customize ADAS and ADS systems for specific drivers How ADAS and ADS systems can improve fuel economy and sustainability Links: Show notes: http://brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/DerekCaveney Toyota IVS Page: Integrated Vehicle Systems (IVS) - AMRD (toyota.com) Toyota AMRD Site: AMRD Home - AMRD (toyota.com) Derek's Bio Derek Caveney is a senior executive engineer in the Integrated Vehicle Systems (IVS) division at Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) R&D in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where he supports the global development of automated and connected driving technologies for safety, comfort and fuel-efficiency applications. He joined Toyota in 2005 as a senior research scientist. Caveney has been a member of the Society of Automotive Engineering since 2007 and represents Toyota at the Automated Vehicle Safety Consortium under SAE-ITC. In 2020, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer appointed him to serve a three-year term on the Council on Future Mobility and Electrification. He received a Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Applied Mathematics from Queen's University, Kingston, in Canada, in 1999 and a Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, in 2001 and 2004, respectively. About Toyota Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the U.S. for more than 60 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our nearly 1,500 dealerships. Toyota directly employs more than 39,000 people in the U.S. who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of nearly 32 million cars and trucks at our nine manufacturing plants. By 2025, Toyota's 10th plant in North Carolina will begin to manufacture automotive batteries for electrified vehicles. With more electrified vehicles on the road than any other automaker, a quarter of the company's 2021 U.S. sales were electrified. For more information about Toyota, visit www.ToyotaNewsroom.com. 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/ Edison Manufacturing: At Edison Manufacturing, our specialty is building and assembling highly complex mobility products in annual quantities of ten to tens of thousands utilizing an agile, robust, and capital-light approach.

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law signed by President Biden in late 2021, among many things, established a National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program (“NEVI Formula”) to provide funding to states to strategically deploy electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure and to establish an interconnected network to facilitate data collection, access, and reliability.In order to access those federal funds, in Michigan's case, $110 million, states are required to submit a plan to the federal government. MDOT submitted the plan on Thursday, July 28, but the development involved several state agencies and other partners. This week's Talking Michigan Transportation podcast features a conversation with two of the people who worked on the plan: —   Niles Annelin is a policy section manager at MDOT and spearheaded the department's efforts on the plan.—   And Judd Herzer, director of strategic policy at the Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity (LEO) and the Office of Future Mobility and Electrification.Among the most vital themes emphasized in the plan is equity. Annelin talks about the extensive efforts the team took to ensure to maximize benefits to disadvantaged communities. Herzer explains how a work force development initiative serves that goal. Specifically, the plan says the state will seek to “maximize benefits to disadvantaged communities, as well as rural and underserved communities, in alignment with the Justice40 Initiative” and will “foster a diverse pipeline of workers in EV-related careers” and “equity-driven workforce training.” Other highlights from the Michigan NEVI Plan include:A strategic vision for how Michigan will use its $110M NEVI funds to “develop a safe, equitable, reliable, convenient, and interconnected transportation electrification network that enables the efficient movement of people, improves quality of life, spurs economic growth, protects Michigan's environment, and facilitates data collection.”Strategic goals to “reduce GHG emissions economy-wide by 28% below 2005 levels by 2025, en route to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050; and build the safe, convenient, affordable, reliable, and equitable infrastructure necessary to support two million EVs on Michigan roads by 2030.” A goal which supports the governor's MI Healthy Climate PlanThat the Plan was developed with the input of over 200 stakeholder entities, 10 state agencies, and the general public. That the State will utilize its existing programmatic infrastructure through Charge Up Michigan (EGLE) to administer NEVI funds for Alternative Fuel Corridor buildout of a safe, reliable, accessible, and commercially viable charging network. 

Kersten Heineke is Partner at Mckinsey & Co. in the Center for Future Mobility practice. This area of McKinsey has about 200 people working on areas of connected mobility, Micromobility, autonomous vehicles, flying taxi's (wow) and more. Brandon sat down with Kersten to talk about what is happening in the space. From fundraising to profitability, we had a great conversation on where Micromobility is going and the sustainability of some of these new form factors. We hope you enjoy the show.

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Charlie Tyson, Technology Activation Manager, OFME, the Office of Future Mobility and Electrification here in Michigan Their conversation covers: To start out Charlie, remind us about OFME, what are your projects or scope of work? There's MEDC, and was PlanetM, where does OFME fall into this mix? Are you still working closely with the Center for Automotive Research and MICHauto? Technology Activation Manager sounds pretty exciting, what does that entail. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX… » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

 On this week's Talking Michigan Transportation podcast, conversations about an announcement by Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of electric vehicle charging infrastructure installations at Michigan state parks. First, Trevor Pawl, Michigan's chief mobility officer, explains why several Michigan state agencies are collaborating with private industry to provide charging options along the Lake Michigan shore for travelers from in and out of state.The announcement follows last year's roll out by the governor of plans for a Lake Michigan Electric Vehicle Circuit.In his role with the Michigan Office of Future Mobility and Electrification, Pawl works hard to bring together private industry and government officials to find solutions to mobility challenges, including range anxiety.Pawl explains why Rivian, an electric vehicle maker and automotive technology company, under an operating agreement between Adopt a Charger and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, will be providing open-network, Level 2 Rivian Waypoints chargers at no cost to the state or taxpayers. He also underscores how identifying creative partnerships and opportunities can help with significant progress “in creating a safer, more equitable and environmentally conscious transportation future for all Michiganders.” Later, Ed Golder, director of communications at the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, explains how the partnership will work. He also talks about why it makes sense, given the number of people who visit Michigan state parks each year. He says visits to the parks soared during the pandemic and officials expect the trend to continue.From the governor's news release on the announcement:From Warren Dunes State Park in the southwest corner of the Lower Peninsula, north along the Lake Michigan “gold coast” and additional points inland, an estimated total of 30 chargers are scheduled to be installed as part of the first phase of the project with the next installations beginning in summer and continuing through the year. “This project will not only benefit Michigan in the near term but will also pay dividends far into the future as we move toward a sustainable energy future,” DNR Director Dan Eichinger said. “From these EV charging stations, to installations of solar arrays that power fish hatcheries and other facilities, to building with mass timber and our innovative carbon sequestration development, we are working to improve the environment as we update our own portfolio.” “Today's announced partnership between the DNR and Adopt a Charger fits nicely with MDOT's goal to enhance connectivity," said Michigan Department of Transportation Director Paul C. Ajegba. "This also compliments the ongoing work by MDOT and our colleagues in other state departments to deliver on a vision for a Lake Michigan Electric Vehicle Circuit.”Podcast photo: Electric vehicle charging options being installed at a State Park along Lake Michigan. 

The partner in McKinsey & Co.'s Center for Future Mobility explores the opportunity and risks for automakers in an EV-dominant future and the urgency needed in accelerating that transition.

Tesla's first European production facility is officially open. Elon Musk was himself on hand for the opening ceremony - alongside the German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz - to see the first Model Y electric cars roll out of the so-called gigafactory. We hear from Joerg Steinbach, the Finance minister for the state of Brandenburg, where the plant has been built and we also get the views of Natalie Sauber, Director for Future Mobility at the global design and engineering firm Arcadis. Plus, Malaysia's finance minister, Zafrul Aziz is currently in London, speaking to UK businesses about investment opportunities in his country - he tells us what he thinks those opportunities are.

What happens in Las Vegas doesn't always stay there. Hear about self-driving tractors, cars that can change colors, and a ton more on the growing presence of mobility and electrification at this year's Consumer Electronics Show.Join Charlie Tyson Technology Activation Manager, in the Office of Future Mobility & Electrification, at the MEDC, and host Ed Clemente as you get a firsthand account of the many activities at the Consumer Electronics Show and how it creates multiple benefits for the Michigan economy.  You will hear about the fast-moving mobility sector, autonomous vehicles, electrification platforms, what Michigan companies are there. Also, about a car that can change colors, autonomous farm equipment and more drones! You can also read the transcript from our conversation. 

This week, in the wake of an announcement about a first-of-its-kind cross-border initiative to test the feasibility of commercial drone use, Bryan Budds, deputy administrator of the Michigan Department of Transportation's (MDOT) Office of Aeronautics, explains the project. Wednesday, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced that Michigan and Ontario are collaborating on a technology initiative involving unmanned aerial systems (UAS), more commonly known as drones. This effort involves studying the feasibility of a commercial drone skyway in three proposed areas, including an international connection between Michigan and Ontario, southeast Michigan, and any other suitable location in the state. The effort is a partnership between MDOT, Michigan's Office of Future Mobility and Electrification, and Ontario government agencies. Calling it a “highway in the sky,” Budds talks about myriad opportunities to explore the future of drone technology and what it could mean to commerce and the delivery of goods. He also discusses the challenging questions facing regulators as they work to balance privacy, security, safety, and innovation. Budds also talks about how this initiative follows on other cross-border collaboration between the governments of Michigan and Ontario for demonstrations involving automated vehicles. Other relevant links: http://www.ontario.ca/page/connecting-southwest-draft-transportation-plan-southwestern-ontario https://www.faa.gov/uas/  https://www.theregreview.org/2021/10/23/saturday-seminar-regulating-domestic-drone-use Podcast image is NASA's new concept image for Advanced Air Mobility. Image courtesy of NASA and can be found at https://www.nasa.gov/centers/armstrong/multimedia/imagegallery/advanced-air-mobility/new-concept-image.html.

Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 31:12) > Hit hard by the the COVID-19 pandemic, what are the early signs of how air travel is adapting? What changes will we see in business and leisure travel? In what kind of sustainability technologies are airlines investing? Filling us in are two McKinsey partners with deep understanding of the issues. Alex Dichter is a senior partner in London who leads McKinsey's travel practice. Robin Riedel is a partner in McKinsey's aerospace and defense practice who leads advanced air mobility for the McKinsey Center for Future Mobility out of San Francisco.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information