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
102 episodes
Live from the Texas State Fair: TxDOT Leaders on Autonomous Trucking
Earlier this fall, PAVE held an Autonomous Trucking Weekend at the Texas State Fair with members Aurora, Plus, and Torc. We were also joined by Erica Kemp and Brandi Bush from the Texas Department of Transportation. Tune in to this episode of t...
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Spotlight on Pedestrian Safety: Can Thermal Cameras Improve ADAS
According to a report by the Governor’s Highway Safety Association, over 7,300 pedestrians were killed by drivers last year – a 14% increase from pre-pandemic levels. At night, traffic fatalities increase threefold. Automatic Emergency Braking ...
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Now Hiring: Workforce Development in the Autonomous Vehicle Industry
As the autonomous vehicle (AV) industry advances and self-driving cars become a part of our reality, questions arise over what this will mean for jobs and the economy. A new coalition — USAVjobs.com – seeks to compile resources, job training pr...
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From Bedside to Fedside: Insights From an Emergency Physician Turned NHTSA Administrator
In this episode of the PAVECast, we interview Dr. Ricardo Martinez, an emergency physician and former NHTSA administrator. Dr. Martinez details his unique journey from medicine to federal administration, highlighting the need for c...
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Global Perspectives: How Legal Frameworks and Safety Standards are Shaping ADAS & AV Development
Around the globe, regulators are working to shape legal frameworks and safety standards that guide the development of ADAS and automated driving technologies. These efforts aim to strike a balance between innovation, safety, and standardization...
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The Future of Freight: A Look Into Torc Robotics' Texas Road Tour
In this episode of PAVECast, we interview Anita Kim, Director of Government Affairs and Policy at TORC Robotics. Anita gives listeners insight into TORC's recent activities, including a road tour that engaged first responders throughout Texas. ...
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PAVE Europe: Understanding and Pricing AV Deployment Risk
With every new deployment of autonomous vehicles, new obstacles and learnings emerge. For those who develop the AV drivers, for operators, and for insurers, assessing and pricing the associated risk remains a challenge.In this episode o...
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From Code to Road: Oxa and Beep CEOs to Discuss Recent Commercial Deployments
Earlier this year, UK-based Oxa teamed up with Beep to deploy autonomous passenger shuttles in Jacksonville, Florida. The project was carried out in partnership with the Jacksonville Transportation Authority and Florida State College at Jackson...
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Open Roads Ahead: Using Big Data to Predict Rural AV Performance
To date, most autonomous vehicle testing has been conducted in urban areas, making it difficult to address the safety concerns of rural driving. But a joint effort between DriveOhio, TRC, and Youngstown State University is working to change tha...
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PAVE Europe: How can AVs Help to Leave No-One Behind?
CCAM (Connected, Cooperative and Automated Mobility) is not just about self-driving cars but has many public and shared transport applications as well. However, automated or semi-automated driving presents challenges to several groups of passen...
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Pioneering Roadway Readiness: Insights from Michigan's I-94 CAV Corridor
Along a 39-mile stretch of Michigan’s I-94, MDOT and Cavnue are developing the world’s first Connected & Automated Vehicle (CAV) corridor. Nicknamed the “world’s most sophisticated roadway,” the project was launched in 2020 to maximize the ...
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AVs & Accessibility: The Road to Inclusive Autonomous Mobility
In this episode of the PAVECast, we interview Mark Riccobono, President of the National Federation of the Blind (NFB). Tune in to hear President Riccobono's insights on the history of NFB, the advocacy work they do for blind individuals, and ho...
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PAVE Europe: Autonomous Mobility and AI
Autonomous Vehicles are increasingly benefiting from artificial intelligence (AI) for AI-driven perception, situational awareness, and decision-making components.Nevertheless, AI may demonstrate unfairness, bias, and sensitivity to unex...
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Autonomous Vehicles & Aging: A Conversation with NCOA
Join us for a conversation with Jessica Johnston, Senior Director at the National Council on Aging (NCOA). Tune in for insights on aging, independence, equity, and NCOA's role in supporting older adults through these changes. We also discuss ho...
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Charging Ahead: How Electrifying Automated Vehicles Can Help the Planet
Across the globe, there has been a push toward electric vehicles, and for good reason: EVs are more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly than their internal combustion engine counterparts. In recognition of Earth Month, this PAVECast e...
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Counting Down to the ITS America Conference With President & CEO Laura Chace
Taking place April 22-25 in Phoenix, AZ, the ITS America Conference & Expo brings together leaders from the public and private sectors to discuss new technologies that will enable safer, greener, and smarter transportation solutions....
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Autonomous Driving Unmapped: Imagry's Novel Approach
When a vehicle drives autonomously, it's typically using high definition maps to localize within its environment. But what if the car loses connectivity and access to maps? Or construction zones alter the accuracy of the maps?Imagry, an...
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PAVECast: AVs & Accessibility - Lessons from goMARTI (Minnesota's Autonomous Rural Transit Initiative)
goMARTI (Minnesota's Autonomous Rural Transit Initiative) is an on-demand autonomous shuttle project located in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, that was created to explore accessibility-focused public transportation in rural communities. The program p...
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Challenges and Opportunities in Seaport Automation with GPR & BTG
On this episode of the PAVECast, we interview Moran David, CEO of GPR, and Diek Neurdenburg, CEO of BTG Positioning Systems, on their new partnership in seaport automation. Moran and Diek discuss the challenges with traditional positioning syst...
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PAVECast: AV Operations in Texas - Part 2
Today, most autonomous trucking companies in the U.S. are operating in Texas, and several have announced they will start running driverless routes in the state by the end of 2024. In this part 2 discussion, we dive deeper into the burgeoning AV...
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PAVE Europe: Pioneering the Future of Public Transport with AVs in Europe
Can we deploy AVs in public transportation this decade in Europe? Join us for a PAVECast on this topic featuring esteemed speakers from the EU funded project ULTIMO and captivating demonstrations from Geneva, the Oslo region, and Munich. <...
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PAVECast: AV Operations in Texas - Part 1
Today, most autonomous trucking companies in the U.S. are operating in Texas, and several have announced they will start running driverless routes in the state by the end of 2024. In this PAVECast, you'll learn why companies are focusing on Tex...
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PAVE Europe: Scaling Autonomous Driving in Hamburg
In this episode of the PAVECast, we embark on a glimpse into Hamburg's future of transportation. By 2030, Hamburg aims to introduce 10,000 autonomous shuttles as part of a modern on-demand transport service that supplements the classic public b...
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PAVECast: U.S. and U.K. Perspectives on AVs and Insurance
In this PAVECast, we delve into the relationship between AVs, insurance, and public policy on both sides of the Atlantic. Our experts discuss the evolving landscape of AV technology, as well as its implications for insurers, policymakers, and t...
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PAVE Europe: Charting the Road Ahead: Public Engagement for a Transformative Autonomous Mobility Future
This virtual panel session aims to delve into the pivotal role of public engagement in shaping a safe and sustainable era of autonomous vehicles (AVs). We will explore the intricate dynamics of highly automated vehicles, investigating human ...
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