In this week’s transport-tech roundup, Chris and Matt discuss a sector under pressure from regulation, economics, and real-world safety debates. On the EV side, the UK is moving toward a mileage-based tax, Ford is trimming its EV ambitions, and new U.S. rules are forcing automakers to strip out some Chinese software dependencies.
Autonomous vehicle headlines are also getting sharper: Waymo is back in the spotlight after a dog collision in San Francisco, raising familiar questions about accountability and whether robotaxis should be judged by a higher standard than human drivers.
Meanwhile, the more speculative end of transportation continues to attract attention, with new hyperloop efforts in Europe despite persistent skepticism about cost, capacity, and practicality.
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GizmoSapiens Podcast

Christopher T. Centers

GizmoSapiens Show 275 - Rolling

JUN 28, 202649 MIN
GizmoSapiens Podcast

GizmoSapiens Show 275 - Rolling

JUN 28, 202649 MIN

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In this week’s transport-tech roundup, Chris and Matt discuss a sector under pressure from regulation, economics, and real-world safety debates. On the EV side, the UK is moving toward a mileage-based tax, Ford is trimming its EV ambitions, and new U.S. rules are forcing automakers to strip out some Chinese software dependencies. Autonomous vehicle headlines are also getting sharper: Waymo is back in the spotlight after a dog collision in San Francisco, raising familiar questions about accountability and whether robotaxis should be judged by a higher standard than human drivers. Meanwhile, the more speculative end of transportation continues to attract attention, with new hyperloop efforts in Europe despite persistent skepticism about cost, capacity, and practicality. We want to hear from you!  Please send feedback to [email protected] See you on the Digital Flip-Side!