The Autonocast is experimenting with new episode formats, and this week our show is half news discussion and half guest interview. First up Alex, Ed and Kirsten discuss the latest developments in the autonomous drive space, focusing on the new alliances between the auto industry and the high tech sector. Then Jim McPherson, who is Twitter famous as the autonomous car-obsessed lawyer behind the @SafeSelfDrive account, joins Alex and Ed to talk about autonomy and the law.
Kirsten Korosec is one of the reporters you need to follow if you want to stay up on the latest in the world of mobility technology. This week she joins Alex and Ed to discuss the new "educational campaigns" from Waymo and Intel, Car & Driver's new ADAS comparo test, NVIDIA's new supercomputer for autonomous cars, and Porsche's new subscription service. Get used to her signature mix of tough reporting and sassy insight, because you'll be hearing a lot more from her on future episodes.
The National Transportation Safety Board is charged with investigating crashes of America's trains, aircraft and automobiles, and is now turning its attention to automated and semi-automated driving systems. Member Christopher Hart joins Alex and Ed this week to explain how his experience as a pilot and aircraft safety investigator informs his approach to autonomous and semi-autonomous car safety.
Why is simulation important in a world full of corner cases? Ed sits down with Warren Ahner and Jon Mullen of RightHook to find out why simulated worlds and simulated vehicles are suddenly getting so much attention.
Alex, Damon and Ed discuss Maslow's Hierarchy of Transportation as viewed through the Tesla Model 3 and Alex's screed on Elon Musk's asymmetric war against the auto industry.
Jordan Hart and Bradley D'Souza set a new record for driving from LA to New York in a Tesla using the Autopilot system. In this episode, Alex–the previous record-holder–and Ed interview Hart and D'Souza, breaking down the strategy and secrets of their record-setting run.
Alex and Ed are back from their cross-country adventure in India, giving Damon a chance to understand why (and how) you drive a $4,000 Renault across a developing nation. Plus, what lessons can be learned about deploying AVs outside the comfortable climes of California.