The Driverless Digest Podcast

37:32

Europe’s Robotaxi Reality Check with Augustin Friedel

The Driverless Digest Podcast ·

2026/10/05

Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. Transcripts are also available by clicking on the “transcripts” button in the top right corner of this post on the app/web version. You can also access them from the email version by clicking here.In today’s episode, The Driverless Digest Editor Ben Hubbard speaks with Augustin Friedel, an expert in software-defined vehicles (SDV) and AI-enabled mobility. Augustin shares his background in the industry and examines Europe’s

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42:08

From Trucks to Robotaxis: Waabi’s One Driver with CEO...

The Driverless Digest Podcast ·

2026/09/28

Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. Transcripts are also available by clicking on the “transcripts” button in the top right corner of this post on the app/web version. You can also access them from the email version by clicking here.In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Raquel Urtasun, Founder and CEO of Waabi. Raquel shares how she got into the self-driving field, why she left Uber to build Waabi, and what she believes sets the company apart. We also discuss

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31:05

The Robotaxi Curb Dilemma: Park, Cruise or Return to...

The Driverless Digest Podcast ·

2026/09/23

Thanks to Jonah Bliss for originally covering this on The Curbivore - Let Them Linger? The Surprising Case for Robotaxis at the CurbIn a new study, Associate Professor Michael Hyland at UC Irvine explains why giving robotaxis somewhere to wait between rides could be crucial to avoiding unnecessary miles on city streets.Where should a robotaxi go after dropping off a passenger?It could wait at the curb, head back to a depot or it could simply keep moving.A new study from researchers at UC Irvine and

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38:00

The Road to Driverless Robotaxis with Nuro Co-CEO...

The Driverless Digest Podcast ·

2026/09/21

Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. Transcripts are also available by clicking on the “transcripts” button in the top right corner of this post on the app/web version. You can also access them from the email version by clicking here.In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Dave Ferguson, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Nuro. Dave reflects on Nuro’s first decade, what has kept him motivated through the AV industry’s ups and downs, and how Nuro’s co-CEO structure works in

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37:50

Bringing Physical AI to a Billion Machines (Applied...

The Driverless Digest Podcast ·

2026/09/14

Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. Transcripts are also available by clicking on the “transcripts” button in the top right corner of this post on the app/web version. You can also access them from the email version by clicking here.In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Peter Ludwig, co-founder and CTO of Applied Intuition. Peter shares how the company has evolved since its founding, the idea behind it, and its mission to accelerate the adoption of safe and

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32:42

Building and Scaling AV Depots with Voltera CEO Frank...

The Driverless Digest Podcast ·

2026/09/07

Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. Transcripts are also available by clicking on the “transcripts” button in the top right corner of this post on the app/web version. You can also access them from the email version by clicking here.In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Frank Reig, CEO of Voltera. Frank explains how the merger between Voltera and Revel came together and how the combined company is building the infrastructure needed to support autonomous vehicle

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38:05

Scaling Autonomous Trucking with Gatik CEO Gautam Narang

The Driverless Digest Podcast ·

2026/08/31

Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. Transcripts are also available by clicking on the “transcripts” button in the top right corner of this post on the app/web version. You can also access them from the email version by clicking here.In today’s episode, The Driverless Digest Editor Ben Hubbard speaks with Gautam Narang, CEO & co-founder of Gatik. Gautam explains what fuels his passion for autonomous trucking and introduces Gatik’s approach to driverless freight,

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41:15

Balancing AV Innovation and Regulation with CalSTA’s...

The Driverless Digest Podcast ·

2026/08/24

Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. Transcripts are also available by clicking on the “transcripts” button in the top right corner of this post on the app/web version. You can also access them from the email version by clicking here.In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Emily Warren, Deputy Secretary for Innovative Mobility Solutions at the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA). Emily explains CalSTA’s role overseeing California’s transportation

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44:10

Scaling Driverless Trucking with Kodiak AI CEO Don...

The Driverless Digest Podcast ·

2026/08/17

Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. Transcripts are also available by clicking on the “transcripts” button in the top right corner of this post on the app/web version. You can also access them from the email version by clicking here.In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Don Burnette, founder and CEO of Kodiak AI. Don shares what has kept him motivated after more than a decade in the autonomous vehicle industry, why he remains confident in the future of AVs, and

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32:45

Wayve’s GAIA-4 and the Future of AV Simulation with...

The Driverless Digest Podcast ·

2026/08/10

Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. Transcripts are also available by clicking on the “transcripts” button in the top right corner of this post on the app/web version. You can also access them from the email version by clicking here.In today’s episode, The Driverless Digest Editor Ben Hubbard speaks with Brandon Basso, VP of Engineering at Wayve. Brandon breaks down the role of world models in autonomous driving and how Wayve is using them to train, test, and

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36:39

Building the Energy Infrastructure for Autonomous...

The Driverless Digest Podcast ·

2026/08/03

Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. Transcripts are also available by clicking on the “transcripts” button in the top right corner of this post on the app/web version. You can also access them from the email version by clicking here.In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Alex Pischalnikov, Senior Director of Strategy at MN8 Energy. Alex explains how MN8 has grown into one of the country’s largest renewable energy infrastructure companies and why its experience

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34:55

How NVIDIA Alpamayo Is Accelerating Autonomous...

The Driverless Digest Podcast ·

2026/07/27

Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. Transcripts are also available by clicking on the “transcripts” button in the top right corner of this post on the app/web version. You can also access them from the email version by clicking here.In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Matt Cragun, Director of Product for Autonomous Vehicles at NVIDIA. Matt breaks down NVIDIA’s strategy for autonomous vehicle development and how the company is approaching both the hardware and

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36:24

Rethinking AV Safety as Robotaxis Scale with Junko...

The Driverless Digest Podcast ·

2026/07/20

Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. Transcripts are also available by clicking on the “transcripts” button in the top right corner of this post on the app/web version. You can also access them from the email version by clicking here.In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Junko Yoshida, a veteran technology journalist and one of the industry’s leading voices on autonomous vehicles. We discuss where the AV industry stands today, why Waymo has emerged as the clear

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40:42

Building Autonomous Vessels for Cleaner Waterways...

The Driverless Digest Podcast ·

2026/07/13

Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. Transcripts are also available by clicking on the “transcripts” button in the top right corner of this post on the app/web version. You can also access them from the email version by clicking here.In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Michael Arens, Founder and CEO of Clean Earth Rovers. We discuss how Michael went from an early failed prototype to building an autonomous maritime robotics company focused on cleaning waterways

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37:05

Einride’s Autonomous Freight Strategy with CTO Henrik...

The Driverless Digest Podcast ·

2026/07/06

Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. Transcripts are also available by clicking on the “transcripts” button in the top right corner of this post on the app/web version. You can also access them from the email version by clicking here.In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Henrik Green, Chief Technology Officer at Einride. Henrik shares his journey from a long career in the traditional automotive industry to helping lead one of the most unique companies in

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37:15

Autonomous Charging for Robotaxis with Rocsys CEO...

The Driverless Digest Podcast ·

2026/06/29

Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. Transcripts are also available by clicking on the “transcripts” button in the top right corner of this post on the app/web version. You can also access them from the email version by clicking here.In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Crijn Bouman, CEO and Co-founder of Rocsys. Crijn shares his background in the EV charging industry, what led him to found Rocsys, and why he believes charging has become one of the biggest

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36:52

Inside Waymo’s Interview Process: An Engineer’s...

The Driverless Digest Podcast ·

2026/06/15

This week’s podcast is brought to you by Terawatt – purpose-built charging for autonomous vehicle fleets.Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. Transcripts are also available by clicking on the “transcripts” button in the top right corner of this post on the app/web version. You can also access them from the email version by clicking here.In today’s episode, I’m speaking with an anonymous AI and machine learning engineer with a background in computer vision and

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44:33

Europe’s First Driverless Vehicle Approval with Bliq...

The Driverless Digest Podcast ·

2026/06/08

Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. Transcripts are also available by clicking on the “transcripts” button in the top right corner of this post on the app/web version. You can also access them from the email version by clicking here.In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Julian Glaab, co-founder and CEO of bliq.ai, a Berlin-based autonomous mobility company that recently received Europe’s first approval for road operations without a driver behind the wheel in

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39:24

Lyft’s Hybrid Approach to Autonomy with CEO David Risher

The Driverless Digest Podcast ·

2026/06/01

Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. Transcripts are also available by clicking on the “transcripts” button in the top right corner of this post on the app/web version. You can also access them from the email version by clicking here.In today’s episode, I’m speaking with David Risher, Chief Executive Officer of Lyft. We discuss how Lyft is thinking about the autonomous vehicle transition, where the company fits into the broader AV ecosystem, and why David

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42:51

Inside Uber’s AV Strategy with Founding Member...

The Driverless Digest Podcast ·

2026/05/26

Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. Transcripts are also available by clicking on the “transcripts” button in the top right corner of this post on the app/web version. You can also access them from the email version by clicking here.In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Eduardo Rojas, an autonomous delivery operator and former founding member of Uber’s Autonomous Mobility & Delivery team. Eduardo shares insights from his time helping shape Uber’s early

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