Autoconverse :: Future Of Mobility

In this episode…President Biden is scrambling to find ways to reduce gas prices; Travel Armageddon in the Airline industry continues; Toyota introduces home storage battery system based on EV battery technology; Toyota Rolls Out First Battery Electric Car In Cautious Debut As Rivals Go Full-Throttle; Tesla Building The World's Largest Supercharger Station in the Mojave Desert; Plus…A conversation with AskOtto CEO about Frictionless Auto Shopping. See show notes and complete video replay at AutoConverse.com.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit autoconverse.substack.com

In this episode…Toyota to suspend output in Japan after supplier hit by cyberattack; JPMorgan bets metaverse is a $1 trillion yearly opportunity as it becomes first bank to open in virtual world; Elon Musk Says Tesla Accepts Dogecoin To Pay Turbochargers; Colorado to become the first state to accept cryptocurrency as payment for taxes; Intel set to reveal ‘energy efficient’ bitcoin mining chip; Ford and Sunrun partnering to advance home energy management using F-150 Lightning. Plus…a conversation with Dogeparty co-founder Ryan Baptiste and a special wellness segment with Life Coach Nikki Gangemi.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit autoconverse.substack.com

In this episode…today is the day the Freedom Convoy 2022 USA is set to arrive in Washington, D.C. Will this cause another disruption to supply chains, or even a bank run like in Canada? Also, a peek at our 4th Annual Super Bowl Commercial Review of mobility tech & connectivity ads; Plus, health and wellness tips for workplace culture.   This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit autoconverse.substack.com

In this episode…Host Ryan Gerardi meets with GM retailer Ryan Easter to talk about General Motors’ used car market coming this spring called CarBravo. Meanwhile, truckers in Canada form the ‘Freedom Convoy’ against government vaccine mandates inspire an international movement while also testing supply chains. Wisk Aero secures $450M from the Boeing company; UK self-driving startup Wayve raises $200M to scale up technologies; GM to Invest $6.5 billion at 2 Michigan Sites for EV and Battery Production; Smartcar Raises $24 Million To Help Connect Cars To Consumers; Mopar Debuts New Wall Chargers for Jeep 4xe & Chrysler Pacifica PHEVs; New Mexico May tax tickets to space on Virgin Galactic.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit autoconverse.substack.com

The future of auto shopping is up for grabs and startups such as Carvana are changing perceptions of what people think about their car buying experience. In this episode we hear from industry experts on the subject of what consumers expect and what it will take for dealers to thrive moving forward as contemporary auto retailers. This is the first of a two-part piece on the subject. Plus…Tesla Store Starts Accepting the Dogecoin for some merchandise; Tesla Owner Mines Bitcoin Ethereum With His Car; GM Says It Will Launch A Personal Self Driving Car By 2025; And, will your car be affected by the shutdown of Commercial 3G? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit autoconverse.substack.com

A annual tradition of Host & Producer Ryan Gerardi: A Look Back at the “coronavirus” in early 2020 and the following year’s Super Bowl; A Look Up at our interviews with DiveDesign Co-Founder Alexander Tholl about pet prosthetics and mobility, and with AskOtto CEO Eric Brown about earning rewards while car shopping; and a Look Ahead at what to expect from the podcast in 2022.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit autoconverse.substack.com

In this special final episode of Season 10 and 2021 we feature the complete live recording of our final MTC Show of the year with a nod to blockchain and mobility technology: SpaceX launches an Ethereum node to the International Space Station; Red Bull Racing Honda has confirmed a technical partnership with Tezos; Tesla Model Pi Smartphone Will Launch With Starlink Technology; Jaguar Land Rover Trials World’s First Blockchain Tech for Leather Supply Chain; Honda, Google Expand Collaboration On Connected Services.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit autoconverse.substack.com

In this episode…An in-depth analysis of the new Infrastructure bill with public transit lobbyist and podcaster Paul Comfort; a rehash of mobility tech and connectivity news; Electric Batteries, Not Engines, Drive New Mobility and AutoTech; plus…7 Ways Biden’s Infrastructure Bill Could Change Your Future Car.   This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit autoconverse.substack.com

In this episode...A look at the new bipartisan infrastructure bill and 7 ways the bill will affect the future car, Verizon and Nissan connect for car safety using 5G MEC, Facebook will shut down facial recognition system, EcoCAR EV Challenge,Tennessee approves incentives for Ford’s Blue Oval City project at the Memphis Regional Megasite, GM’s newest off-road, self-driving rover for moon, and Elon Musk’s surprising opinion about climate change.    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit autoconverse.substack.com

In this episode...Ford becomes first major US automaker to mandate vaccines; Boeing Mandates Covid Vaccine for all U.S. Workers;  The U.S. Airlines Most Likely to Delay or Cancel Your Flight, According to a New Study; Facebook just revealed its new name: Meta; GM will work with dealers to install 40,000 EV charging stations across North America; Hyundai to Launch Robotaxis in Las Vegas in 2023; Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin Announces Plans For Space Business Park; Plus...Extended conversation with about COVID-19 vaccine mandates and requirements on local businesses and peoples’ careers.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit autoconverse.substack.com

In this episode...Hertz buys 100,000 Tesla EVs; Behavior-based car insurance; Southwest Airlines Flight Cancellation Problems Continuel; Tesla China Launches New Massive Delivery Center; Toyota to build a US battery plant as part of a $3.4 billion investment; GM in US to reach 100% renewable energy in 2025; William Shatner goes to space on Blue Origin rocket; Plus...Conversation with NYC Restaurateur about COVID-19 vaccine requirements for SOME indoor businesses in the 5 boroughs.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit autoconverse.substack.com

In this episode...Feds Taking a Harder Stance on Chip Shortage, May Suspect Hoarding; GM reminds workers to report vaccination status or risk bonus money; Ford says U.S. salaried employees required to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status; Tesla wants an exemption from COVID-19 rules so it can host a 9,000-person county fair at its Berlin Gigafactory; May Mobility Launches Semi-Autonomous Shuttle Service; Plus...How to the clutter from your space affects you, and how automobiles are becoming order-based on-demand purchases with How to Sell More Cars Author Terry Lancaster. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit autoconverse.substack.com

In this episode...Secret FBI Watchlist Leaks Online; T-Mobile confirms data breach of more than 40 million customers; Facebook Debuts Ray-Ban Story Sunglasses; Yelp adding COVID-19 Proof of vaccination requirements and guidelines; Drunk-Driver Detectors for Cars Part of Infrastructure Bill; Ford Recruits Robot Test Drivers; Toyota to spend $13.5B on electric vehicle battery tech; Apple rumoured to have purchased Chrysler's old test track; SpaceX's first all-civilian mission to launch in September; Plus.. Pandemic politics is killing people, but who is responsible? The unvaccinated? It’s not about freedom or personal choice anymore. It’s about the “safety” of all Americans.      This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit autoconverse.substack.com

In this episode...Sweden must repay $1.6M in bitcoin to convicted drug dealer; China Passes Sweeping Data Control Law Amid Escalating Tech Crackdown; Connected Driving: General Motors, AT&T to Equip Future Vehicles With 5G; Baidu unveils Level 5 self-driving vehicle; Plus...an Auto Shopper walks into a dealership to buy a unicorn Honda Pilot and makes a donation to a new charity. It’s a feel good story you won’t want to miss.     This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit autoconverse.substack.com

In this episode...COVID-19 vaccine mandates are coming; US Senate passes $1.5 Trillion dollar Infrastructure BIl; Mars-bound Starship Nears First Ever Orbital; Ford’s Detroit Smart Parking Lab will open next month; Tesla will pay $1.5 million to settle Model S battery throttling complaints; And...Interview with FinTech startup Chief Growth Officer Brandi Kolosky; Plus...8 cities around the world are putting their focus on biking and walking — not cars.    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit autoconverse.substack.com

In this episode...Hyundai to invest $100 million in battery startup SolidEnergy; EU fines BMW and VW $1 billion for limiting emissions reduction tech; Audi expands traffic light connectivity; Billionaires Jeff Bezos and Richard Branson have now both gone to space; US Government Can Use High-Altitude Balloons to Provide Internet to Cubans; Disney, Facebook, Google, and Walmart issue COVD-19 vaccine mandates for workers; Plus...Interview with VOOM Co-Founder and CTO Ori Blumenthal on how usage-based insurance (UBI) is keeping pace with new mobility.      This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit autoconverse.substack.com

In this episode...Toyota scraps Tokyo Olympics ads in Japan, despite being banner sponsor; Trump lawsuits against Twitter, Facebook, Google over alleged big tech censorship; Argo,  Ford to launch self-driving vehicles on Lyft ride-hailing app; Elon Musk says Tesla will open its Superchargers to other EVs this year; Plus...Interview with Mood Media Vice President of Global Brands Jonathan Wharrad about the combining the physical and digital worlds of auto shopping.     This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit autoconverse.substack.com

In this episode...SpaceX to send dogecoin-funded satellite to the moon; Ford begins MACH-E Deliveries in Norway and the all-electric F-150 Lightning; GM partners with 7 charging network sahead of EV push; Plus...what’s up with high used car prices and everybody wanting to buy you car? See more on our blog, End of the Combustion Engine, High Car Prices, and Why Everybody Wants to Buy Your Car.      This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit autoconverse.substack.com

In this episode we learn about Counterparty, a Bitcoin protocol that opens up new possibilities on the blockchain for things like trading cards, but can it be used for things like vehicle ownership and warranties? Also, an update on EV developments with Tesla, Toyota, GM, Ford, and Hyundai, plus a preview to why used car prices are soaring.    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit autoconverse.substack.com

In this episode we feature our show from the Wednesday after Super Bowl LV where special guests Joe Webb and Robin Chandley provide their analysis and commentary on the automotive ads and some of the fringe mobility tech and connectivity ads such as Uber Eats and Amazon Alexa. See complete details on our blog including the original live stream recording. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit autoconverse.substack.com