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Autonocast

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

Should Waymo pranksters be permabanned from the service? Will Tesla survive Ed's door handle obsession? What makes Kirsten a real journalist? Will Alex explain how to get into our 2026 CES party? Also, why AV operations will be more important than th... more

Alex gets pulled over for the first time in 15 years, Ed is more interested in the wild Silicon Valley Sperm Racing story, and Kirsten brings it back around to Waymo's rainy adventures in Arizona. Will innovation win? Or will Ed drag the show down ag... more

What does an ex-Tesla, VW, and Argo AI executive do next? Take the lessons of autonomy to railroads. Futurail CEO/co-founder Alex Haag explains why rail has not yet been fully automated, how AV technology can mitigate climate change, and how Futurail... more

Regent CEO Billy Thalheimer explains why the only thing more awesome than a Lun-Class Ekranoplan is a wing-in-ground-effect vehicle that actually WORKS, with a business model to match. The cold war's coolest "plane" is back, this time with electric p... more

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Recent Guests

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
Jesse Levinson
CTO and co-founder of Zoox
Zoox
Episode: #324: Riding with Zoox on the Vegas Strip, featuring Jesse Levinson
Dr. Rachel Plotnick
Associate Professor of Cinema and Media Studies
Indiana University
Episode: #320: Pushing Buttons with Dr Rachel Plotnick

Hosts

Kirsten Korosec
Transportation Editor specializing in the evolution of autonomous vehicles and technology in the automotive sector.
Alex Roy
Co-founder of New Industry Ventures and an advocate for autonomous driving technology, focusing on its cultural and social implications.
Ed Niedermeyer
Author and strategist with expertise in the automotive industry, focusing on autonomous vehicles and public policy impacts.

Reviews

3.8 out of 5 stars from 179 ratings
  • Fair, balanced, and entertaining reporting on the mobility space

    Worth a listen

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Komundson
    United Statesa month ago
  • Anti Tesla bias

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

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    wry791
    United States4 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

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Listeners appreciate the in-depth analysis and insights from knowledgeable guests within the automotive and tech sectors.
Many reviews highlight the engaging delivery of hosts and the variety of topics covered, from ethics to investment trends.
Some listeners express concern about perceived biases in discussions, especially regarding dominant players like Tesla.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#45
Austria/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#166
Finland/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#168
Israel/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#220
Hong Kong/Technology

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#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.
#335: John Harris of Harbinger
Q: Why is medium-duty electrifying it would make sense?
It delivers massive cost savings since these vehicles have predictable routes and use significantly more fuel and maintenance.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Autonocast

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

Focusing primarily on the rapidly evolving landscape of autonomous vehicles and transportation technologies, a series of engaging discussions unfold around key advancements, challenges, and the implications for various stakeholders. Noteworthy episodes feature insights from industry leaders, such as autonomous delivery services and developments in electric vehicles, shedding light on the complex interplay between regulatory frameworks and technological innovation. The conversations often touch on broader topics, including market shifts, investment trends, and the ethical considerations of autonomous systems, providing listeners with a comprehensive look at the future of mobility.

Listeners can expect a blend of in-depth analysis and lively... more

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1. Dave Ferguson
2. Boris Sofman
3. John Harris
4. Reilly Brennan
5. Gabe Sgagna
6. Raquel Urtasun
7. Mark Groden
8. Jesse Levinson

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