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PAVEcast: A conversation about autonomous vehicles
PAVEcast is the official podcast of Partners for Automated Vehicle Education, a nonprofit coalition working to raise the level of public knowledge about autonomous vehicle (self-driving car) technology. Join us for a conversation about the future of transportation. You can find us @PAVECampaign on social media or on the web at www.pavecampaign.org.
Episodes
130 episodes
Accessible Autonomy: Independently Securing Wheelchair Users in AVs
How do wheelchair users secure themselves in an autonomous vehicle safely and independently? The United Spinal Association’s SecureRide Coalition is tackling this challenge by bringing together automobile and wheelchair manufacturers, AV compan...
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Automation in Adverse Conditions: Are AVs Ready for Winter Weather?
With the official start of winter only a month away, drivers throughout northern climates are preparing to share the roads with snow and ice. Winter weather presents challenges for human drivers and automated vehicles alike, from reduced visibi...
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Tech in Transit: How Automation is Advancing Public Transportation
Perceptions of automated vehicles often focus on robotaxis, but AVs are also transforming how we move people through public transit. Join us for to hear from three industry leaders on the current state of automated transit. Learn about the late...
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How to Make AI Useful: A Book Preview with Dr. Bryan Reimer
In this episode of the PAVEcast, we interview Dr. Bryan Reimer, an MIT researcher and co-author of the new book How to Make AI Useful. Dr. Reimer shares his background in the mobility space and discusses what led him to write a book on...
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Bridging the Gap: A Conversation with CCTA’s Tim Haile on AVs & Workforce Needs
As technology reshapes the transportation industry, workforce development has become an increasingly important topic. The GoMentum Innovation Alliance, a group led by the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA), recently conducted a compre...
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Driven by Data: A Conversation with Nexar's Jon Miller
In this episode of the PAVEcast, we interview Jon Miller, VP of Enterprise Growth at Nexar. Jon discusses his role at Nexar, highlighting the company's mission to transform real-world road data into actionable intelligence through a network of ...
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Spotlight on Simulation: A Fireside Chat with Gatik’s Head of Safety
Autonomous trucking leader Gatik recently unveiled a new simulation platform to accelerate the development and deployment of its self-driving technology. Join us for a fireside chat with the company’s Head of Safety Innovation, Adam Campbell, t...
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Inside ADASTEC: The Path to Autonomous Public Transit with Dr. Ali Peker
In this episode of the PAVEcast, we dive into ADASTEC with the company's CEO, Dr. Ali Peker. Tune in to hear how ADASTEC is working to modernize public transit through automation, making it more accessible, reliable, and scalable. Dr. Ali share...
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Infrastructure Investments and AVs: A First Look at NCHRP 20-102(24)
As automated vehicles (AVs) are deployed across the country, researchers have begun exploring how infrastructure can better support their functionality. A new NCHRP research project, “Infrastructure Modifications to Improve the Operational Cond...
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Crash Course: Inside AVSC's Best Practice on Post-Crash Behaviors
In March 2025, the Autonomous Vehicle Safety Consortium (AVSC) published a report on the immediate post-crash behaviors and interactions of AVs. Tune in to this episode of the PAVEcast to learn more about the best practice from AVSC's Executive...
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Open for Innovation: Leveraging Public + Private Partnerships to Advance CAV Technologies
In April 2025, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LA DOTD) partnered with PAVE and Stantec to host the first-ever Louisiana CAV Innovation Day, where over 200 industry and public sector professionals explored the latest...
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Now Hiring: Exploring Talent Demand in the AV Industry with James Norton
What are the latest workforce trends in the AV industry? We sat down with James Norton of NGV Talent to find out. Tune in to this episode of the PAVEcast to hear the findings of NGV's recently released Autonomous Vehicle Industry Talent Demand ...
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Building a Living Laboratory: How Louisiana is Encouraging Home-Grown Innovation
Just one month ahead of our inaugural Louisiana CAV Innovation Day, we sat down to interview Louisiana Economic Development's Chief Innovation Officer, Josh Fleig. Tune in to hear how Louisiana is preparing for AVs, what makes the state a compe...
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Driving the Future: How Aurora is Building Public Trust for Its Driverless Launch
Autonomous trucking leader Aurora is on the verge of a history-making launch in long-haul trucking: commercialization of its self-driving system, the Aurora Driver. Tune in for a fireside chat with Aurora Senior Vice President of Government Rel...
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Autonomous Vehicles for All: Seattle’s Community-Driven Approach
Tune in for a panel discussion showcasing Seattle Department of Transportation’s Autonomous Vehicle Inclusive Planning Cohort (AVIPC). Learn more about the AVIPC, their community-driven approach to autonomous vehicle deployments, and the work t...
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CAV Innovation in Louisiana: Previewing a First-of-its-Kind Event
In this episode of the PAVEcast, we interviewed Greg Rodriguez of Stantec and Josh Harrouch of LaDOTD to discuss the first Louisiana CAV Innov...
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Bridging the Gap: Workforce Development in the AV Industry with Tim Haile and Tammy Meehan Russell
In this episode of the PAVEcast, we interview Tim Haile of Contra Costa Transportation Authority and Tammy Meehan Russell of the PLUM Catalyst. Tune in for a discuss...
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The Road Ahead: Navigating AV Policy and Progress in 2025
With a new administration, a new Congress, and changes across state governments, 2025 is poised to be a pivotal year for autonomous vehicles. Join us to find out how these shifting political and legislative changes could impact the development,...
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Live from CES: An Interview with Rich Steiner of Gatik
In this special episode of the PAVECast live from CES, we interviewed Rich Steiner, VP of Government Relations and Public Affairs at Gatik. Tune in to learn more about Gatik, their recent safety assessment, the impacts of the new administration...
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Live from CES: An Interview with Eran Ofir of Imagry
In this special episode of the PAVECast live from CES, we interviewed Eran Ofir, CEO of Imagry. Listen for a discussion on the current state of autonomous public transportation, challenges in automating buses, Imagry's plans for 2025, and more....
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Live from CES: An Interview with Jordan Coleman of Kodiak
In this special episode of the PAVECast live from CES, we interviewed Jordan Coleman, Chief Legal and Policy Officer at Kodiak. Listen for a discussion on Kodiak's recent milestones, 2025 trends in autonomous trucking, potential impacts of the ...
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Live from CES: An Interview with Michael Wiesinger of Kodiak
In this special episode of the PAVECast live from CES, we interviewed Michael Wiesinger, VP of Commercialization at Kodiak. Tune in for a review of Kodiak's major achievements in 2024, the current state of the autonomous trucking industry, chal...
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Live from CES: An Interview with Ben Lewis of Simulytic
In this special episode of the PAVECast live from CES, we interviewed Ben Lewis, VP of Business Development at Simulytic. Listen for a discussion on the greater AV ecosystem, the role insurance plays in the industry, what's ahead for Simulytic ...
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Live from CES: An Interview with Andrew Culhane of Torc Robotics
In this special episode of the PAVECast live from CES, we sat down with Andrew Culhane, Chief Commercial Officer at Torc Robotics. Tune in for a discussion on the current state of autonomous trucking, the importance of engaging communities, pre...
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AVs in 2025: A Fireside Chat with Waymo's Head of Federal Policy
We launched our 2025 PAVE Virtual Panel series with a fireside chat featuring David Quinalty, the head of federal policy and government affairs for Waymo. Tune in to hear insights from this industry leader on what to expect in 2025 in AV techno...
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