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Autonocast

Autonocast
Electric Vehicles
Tesla
Cruise
Waymo
Scout
Kyle Vogt
Driver Assistance Systems
CES
North America
NHTSA
Tesla Cybertruck
Openai
Autonomous Vehicles
Volkswagen Group
Rivian
Fisker
Automated Driving Technology
Llms (large Language Models)
Full Self-Driving
Elon Musk

A weekly show discussing the future of transportation Alex Roy, Edward Niedermeyer, and Kirsten Korosec

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes100Founded9 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Avery Ash, CEO of Securing America’s Future Energy (SAFE) joins to discuss what we got right & wrong 12 months ago, and weighs in with predictions for 2026. Also, CES party updates, and a special shout-out to an old friend.

As Waymo scales, so do the edge cases the world's biggest robotaxi fleet will encounter. Also, Ed wants to talk about Tesla, Alex doesn't, and Kirsten keeps it cool.

Sleepy safety drivers, scaling robotaxis, Alex thanks the Autonocast party sponsors, Ed thanks Elon for giving him something to complain about, and Kirsten thanks us for letting her be the adult in the room.

When is self-driving not self-driving? How do the words we use for autonomous vehicles affect safety? Professor Bryant Walker Smith talks about how the SAE levels came to be, how he hopes to improve them, and his latest paper "Self-Driving Means Self... more

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Recent Guests

Avery Ash
CEO of SAFE, Securing America's Future Energy
SAFE
Episode: #353: Annual Prediction Episode, w/SAFE CEO Avery Ash
Bryant Walker Smith
A professor of law at the University of South Carolina, currently on sabbatical at Renmin University in Beijing
University of South Carolina
Episode: #350: How To Fix The SAE Levels w/Bryant Walker Smith
Dave Ferguson
Co-founder and President of Nuro
Nuro
Episode: #342: Dave Ferguson of Nuro
Boris Sofman
Co-founder and CEO of Bedrock Robotics, previously ran self-driving trucks program at Waymo and co-founded Anki Robotics
Bedrock Robotics
Episode: #341: Boris Sofman of Bedrock Robotics
John Harris
Co-founder and CEO of Harbinger Motors
Harbinger Motors
Episode: #335: John Harris of Harbinger
Reilly Brennan
Founder and general partner at Trucks.VC
Trucks.VC
Episode: #333 Reilly Brennan Returns
Gabe Sgagna
VP of Commercial Growth at Forterra
Forterra
Episode: #332: Gabe Sganga of Forterra
Raquel Urtasun
Founder of Waabi, with a lengthy career in AI and autonomous vehicles
Waabi
Episode: #330: Raquel Urtasun of Waabi
Mark Groden
Founder and CEO of Skyryse
Skyryse
Episode: #327: Mark Groden of Skyryse

Hosts

Alex Roy
Co-founder and general partner at New Industry Adventure Capital, founder of the Human Driving Association.
Kirsten Korosec
Transportation editor with expertise in transportation and technology policy.
Edward Niedermeyer
Author of 'Ludicrous: The Unvarnished Story of Tesla Motors' and programming director for the Ride AI Summit.

Reviews

3.8 out of 5 stars from 180 ratings
  • Fair, balanced, and entertaining reporting on the mobility space

    Worth a listen

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Komundson
    United States4 months ago
  • Anti Tesla bias

    Classic “experts “ who never accomplished anything critical of Tesla some justified but mostly EDS

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    wry791
    United States7 months ago
  • review

    I live my life one autonocast episode at a time

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    chizle93
    United States2 years ago
  • Bias Host

    Everything Tesla does is bad everything everyone else does good. The host is incredibly biased against Tesla. It seems that he is one of those pseudo-journalist who produce a whole Lotta crap that Tesla shorts will consume and I can make money that way. Pretty much the same business model of Fox News.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    dissatisfieduser567
    United States3 years ago
  • Good content, but the presentation

    I find it hard to get past the inarticulate presentation of some of the principal contributors. How many times can the word "like" appear in a sentence? Three, four? That is a symptom of a general difficulty in presenting arguments.

    There are important ideas here, I think.

    Listening as I write this, I just heard "like, like, just like". What exactly does that add to the argument? Did no one at school or college suggest that this was a problem?

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Elimatta
    New Zealand3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Many listeners appreciate the informative discussions and insights into the automotive and AV industry, noting that the hosts offer a blend of technical analysis and engaging commentary.
However, there are mixed reviews about presentation styles, with some finding it lacking in clarity or coherence.
The quality of guests and the depth of topics are frequently praised, along with the hosts' entertaining banter.
Some listeners have pointed out perceived biases, particularly regarding Tesla, indicating that the show's stance can be polarizing.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#348: Also Bikes, Tesla HW3, Ghosts
Q: What's the situation with this bike and its connectivity?
The bike has a PIN unlock feature that allows users to access it without needing a phone, but relies heavily on connectivity for full functionality.
#342: Dave Ferguson of Nuro
Q: How many companies do you believe will be successful and get to an equilibrium point where you have two to four players outside of China?
I would agree that there will be about three to four major players that can sustainably operate in the AV space outside China.
#342: Dave Ferguson of Nuro
Q: What do you think about data and how it lends itself to developing a self-driving system? Does it need to be volume? Is it volume and specifics?
Data quality is critical and not just volume. There needs to be a focus on understanding edge cases to enhance system confidence.
#342: Dave Ferguson of Nuro
Q: As you made that decision, did you find it difficult to convince some pretty high-profile investors, like SoftBank and others, like all of this pivot, did they get it right away or did it take some convincing?
The response was mixed; while some investors emphasized the need to cut burn and refocus, others were attached to the original vision and required more convincing about the new direction.
#335: John Harris of Harbinger
Q: What are you doing to prepare for future advancements in autonomy?
We want to build a future-proof platform for level-2 autonomy and eventually level-5 autonomy integration.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Autonocast

What is Autonocast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The discussions focus on the evolving landscape of transportation technology, particularly advancements in autonomous vehicles (AVs), electric mobility, and the intersections with societal impacts, regulations, and corporate strategies. The hosts analyze various players in the AV space, including prominent companies like Tesla and Waymo, while addressing both technical and ethical challenges involved in the widespread adoption of these technologies. Episodes often highlight the latest industry developments and insights from experts, creating a blend of informative commentary and engaging dialogue that resonates with enthusiasts in the automotive and tech realms.

Particularly noteworthy is the podcast's candid exploration of bias and narrat... more

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Recent guests on Autonocast include:

1. Avery Ash
2. Bryant Walker Smith
3. Dave Ferguson
4. Boris Sofman
5. John Harris
6. Reilly Brennan
7. Gabe Sgagna
8. Raquel Urtasun

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