Shift: A podcast about mobility

Shift: A podcast about mobility

Author: Automotive News Language: English Episodes: 100
Shift: A podcast about mobility cuts through the hype surrounding the future of transportation. Hosted by Automotive News tech and innovation lead Pete Bigelow, each episode digs into the practical realities behind the headlines-from electric vehicles and autonomous driving to shifting ownership models and supply chain revolutions. Pete brings the authority of the industry's leading publication while maintaining a balanced, inquisitive tone, equally enthusiastic about potential and clear-eyed about pitfalls. This isn't just speculation; it's grounded analysis for professionals and curious observers who want to understand the actual forces reshaping how we move. The conversations go beyond mere announcements, examining the business strategies, technological hurdles, and societal impacts that will define the next era. As a production of Automotive News, this podcast offers direct access to the reporters and thinkers at the center of this transformation. Tune in for a nuanced exploration where optimism meets healthy skepticism, providing a essential guide to the complex world of modern mobility.
Episodes
Stephan Keese: ADAS features at risk from helium shortage [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:55
Stephan Keese, senior partner at Roland Berger North America, joins Automotive News tech and innovation reporter Molly Boigon on the “Shift” podcast to talk about how the Iran war is constricting the supply of helium use…
NTSB's Kristin Poland: ADAS advertising does not reflect reality [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:39
Kristin Poland, deputy director of the National Transportation Safety Board’s Office of Highway Safety, joins Automotive News tech and innovation reporter Molly Boigon on the “Shift” podcast to talk about why the board b…
John Bozzella: Kill the gas tax [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:44
John Bozzella, the CEO of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, joins Automotive News tech and innovation reporter Molly Boigon on the “Shift” podcast to talk about why the Alliance is calling for eliminating the gover…
Aumovio's Dennis Fritsch: Braking innovations are key to safety [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:56
Dennis Fritsch, the executive vice president of the safety and motion division at Aumovio, joins Automotive News managing editor Jerry Hirsch on the “Shift” podcast to talk about how the company is eliminating the need f…
Ali Kani: Nvidia’s multipronged automotive strategy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:07
Ali Kani, vice president of automotive at Nvidia, joins Automotive News reporter Molly Boigon on the “Shift” podcast to talk about how automakers can pick and choose parts of Nvidia’s automotive business, including train…
Vehicle connectivity explained: How cars connect to the Internet [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:47
“Shift” podcast co-host Molly Boigon gets help from Mike Quinn, managing director and partner with Boston Consulting Group, to explain how vehicles connect to the Internet. She and Jake Neher, the executive producer of a…
Lei Xing: The Chinese vehicle threat is overblown [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:23
Lei Xing, an independent analyst and consultant on the Chinese auto industry, joins Automotive News reporter Molly Boigon on the “Shift” podcast to talk about how Chinese vehicles entering the U.S. would likely not initi…
Elektrobit CEO Maria Anhalt: Auto industry timelines must get faster [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:21
Maria Anhalt, CEO of Elektrobit, joins Automotive News reporter Molly Boigon on the “Shift” podcast to talk about how the auto industry faces economic and technological pressure to deliver products and features faster. S…