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Shift: A podcast about mobility

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On Shift: A podcast about mobility, Automotive News tech and innovation team leader Pete Bigelow takes an optimistic yet skeptical eye at the new tech and business models planned for the auto industry. Shift is a production of Automotive News, the leading publication covering the auto industry. Check out our reporting online at autonews.com/shift and follow us on Twitter @Automotive_News.

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Automakers shouldn’t count on Chinese vehicles’ exclusion from the U.S. market forever, warns Larry Dominique, previously with Stellantis and PSA North America and now president of LD Management Consulting.

If automakers “don’t push for innovation a... more

The elimination of the federal electric vehicle tax credit, scheduled for Sept. 30, will reduce EV sales initially, but charging infrastructure improvements, supply chain efficiencies and more EV options will push the sector forward long term and ope... more

Ralph Nader, a consumer advocate and a former presidential candidate, says the auto industry moved too quickly on electric vehicles and needs to devote energy to making internal combustion engine vehicles more efficient.

He acknowledges his 2000 pre... more

Anshuman Saxena, vice president and head of ADAS and automated driving at Qualcomm, details the company’s long-simmering efforts to deliver driver-assistance technology on a global scale.

Underway for years, those efforts will debut aboard BMW’s Neu... more

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Recent Guests

Elaine Buckberg
Economist from Harvard University
Harvard University
Episode: Policy changes to slow EV sales but cost, charging improvements will buoy sector
Elizabeth Krear
Representative from the Center for Automotive Research
Center for Automotive Research
Episode: Policy changes to slow EV sales but cost, charging improvements will buoy sector
Jeff Morrison
Representative from General Motors
General Motors
Episode: Policy changes to slow EV sales but cost, charging improvements will buoy sector
Ralph Nader
Preeminent consumer advocate, General Motors critic, and one-time presidential candidate
Automotive Hall of Fame
Episode: Ralph Nader, consumer crusader, is not done yet
Anshuman Saxena
Vice President and Head of ADAS and Automated Driving Products at Qualcomm
Qualcomm
Episode: Ahead of IAA, Anshuman Saxena unpacks Qualcomm’s big driver-assistance ambitions
Greg Brannon
Director of automotive research at AAA
AAA
Episode: AAA’s Greg Brannon finds traffic-jam tech struggles in real-world congestion
Mike Martinez
Colleague at Automotive News covering Ford and Lincoln
Automotive News
Episode: AAA’s Greg Brannon finds traffic-jam tech struggles in real-world congestion
Harry Campbell
The Rideshare Guy, founder of Rideshare Guy and Driverless Digest
Episode: Harry Campbell on how robotaxis reshape the ride-hailing business
David Liu
CEO of Plus
Plus
Episode: Plus CEO David Liu on global growth and going public

Hosts

Molly Boygan
Tech and innovation reporter, and also co-host of the podcast.
Pete Bigelow
Host and reporter at Automotive News, focusing on mobility.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 54 ratings
  • A future looking podcast

    The content is deep, sophisticated and provocative. It covers topics that predict the future not just in the auto industry but across many fields.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ScottWrightMD
    United States7 months ago
  • Outstanding Podcast about Autos

    Pete Bigelow’s knowledge of the auto industry is one of the many true positives of this podcast. His interview style is calming and engaging at the same time. I’ve learned so much about current events in the auto industry and Shift does a great job of giving me a lot of information in a short time period especially how Aurora has penetrated the auto market. It’s a MUST listen to anyone interested in current auto innovations!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Daprez14
    United States9 months ago
  • Best insights on what’s driving mobility

    I’m an avid podcast listener that works in the automotive industry. Shift is my favorite weekly listen to learn from experts on various aspects of the industry that are not always in the spotlight (but should be). The automotive industry’s change is profound. Pete Bigelow does an amazing job highlighting this on Shift.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jared App
    United States3 years ago
  • From an EV Technician 👍🏼

    I’ve been listening all year every Sunday love the podcast, great insights, great insider tech news and overall a great insight into the EV industry

    I have 10 yrs industry EV Tech experience and 20 automotive experience

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EV Tech
    United States3 years ago
  • 🚙 CenturyAuto.ca 🚙 ❤️ Shift

    Great show 🤟

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Michael MacGillivray
    Canada4 years ago

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The host's interview style is noted as engaging and calming, with many expressing that they've gained significant insights.
Listeners appreciate the depth and sophistication of the content, highlighting the informative nature while covering various trends in the automotive industry.
Some feedback indicates a desire for more regular and consistent episodes, suggesting a mixed feeling about the show's production frequency.

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Ralph Nader, consumer crusader, is not done yet
Q: What do you think the auto industry's role is in fighting climate change?
The industry should respect modernization of mass transit and focus on reducing emissions, ensuring electric vehicles work effectively rather than retreating amidst challenges.
Ralph Nader, consumer crusader, is not done yet
Q: What do you think about Elon Musk's legacy in the auto industry?
Musk had a remarkable role in advancing electric car sales, but his focus on autonomy may be falling short as competition increases, particularly from companies like BYD from China.
Ralph Nader, consumer crusader, is not done yet
Q: How much do you think that things have changed since your testimony in 1966?
There were early improvements in automobile safety, but progress has flatlined in recent years, now focusing diverted attention to autonomous controls rather than conventional vehicle safety.
AAA’s Greg Brannon finds traffic-jam tech struggles in real-world congestion
Q: What work needs to be done to actually make these systems more proficient and better at their job?
Identifying inadequate cut-in responses and improving lane centering are crucial areas to focus on.
AAA’s Greg Brannon finds traffic-jam tech struggles in real-world congestion
Q: What did you set out to learn here?
We've been testing advanced driver assistance systems for well over a decade and wanted to understand how traffic jam assistance features work in the real world.

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Focusing on the automotive industry's evolving landscape, notable discussions surrounding electric vehicles (EVs), safety, and innovations in mobility technologies are explored. The episodes feature insights from industry leaders and experts who address overarching trends, policy changes, and technological advancements affecting transportation. Listeners gain access to comprehensive analysis and various perspectives on the future of mobility, with particular attention given to the integration of automation and sustainability in the automotive sector.

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1. Elaine Buckberg
2. Elizabeth Krear
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4. Ralph Nader
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6. Greg Brannon
7. Mike Martinez
8. Harry Campbell

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