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We do not chase headlines; we host the newsmakers. From the founders of unicorn startups to the CEOs of publicly traded companies, our guests join The Road to Autonomy to articulate their vision, defend their strategies, and signal their next moves.
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Our audience gains unparalleled, unfiltered access to the C-Suite executives, founders, and policymakers who are building and regulating the future.
From the founders of unicorn startups to the CEOs of publicly traded companies, our guests join to articulate their vision, defend their strategies, and signal their next moves.
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Founder, The Road to Autonomy & Co-Founder & Co-CEO AUTNMY AI
Grayson Brulte is a visionary strategist and one of the foremost authorities on autonomy, automation, and the emerging Autonomy Economy™. Widely recognized for anticipating what's next, his work sits at the intersection of innovation, policy, and emerging technology, where he serves as a trusted advisor to executive teams throughout the autonomy landscape.
Grayson coined the term Autonomy Economy to describe the convergence of automation, autonomy, commerce, and economic growth. His insights have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Los Angeles Times, Bloomberg, Reuters, Forbes, CNN, and The Hollywood Reporter.
Recent Episodes
New episodes every Tuesday. Watch on YouTube, X and Spotify and listen on your favorite podcast platform.
January 17, 2023
Travel Centers of the Future
John Tully from Pilot Flying J discusses the company's strategy to adapt travel centers for evolving fuel demands, including gas, diesel, hydrogen, and electric charging infrastructure as road fuel demand is projected to peak in 2027. The company plans to invest over $1 billion over three years to upgrade facilities and deploy EV charging across 500 locations through partnerships with GM and EVGo.
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January 10, 2023
Destination Electric Vehicle Charging
Mike Doucleff of Schneider Electric discusses how destination charging solutions at homes, multi-family housing, and commercial buildings can address EV charging reliability issues and reduce range anxiety as the industry enters rapid adoption growth. Destination charging offers 20-50% cost savings compared to public charging and will require sophisticated energy management systems to handle increased electrical demand.
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January 3, 2023
Scaling Electric Vehicle Fleet Charging
Matt Horton, CEO of Voltera, discusses the need for over $42 billion in EV charging infrastructure investments by 2030 to meet projected electric vehicle adoption, with actual demand potentially requiring even faster capital deployment. The primary challenge involves strategically rewiring the electrical grid to deliver sufficient power to optimal charging locations for both consumer and fleet vehicle use, as many desired sites currently lack adequate power infrastructure.
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December 27, 2022
Open Autonomy
The episode discusses the partnership between Oxbotica and Wenco International Mining Systems to implement open autonomy in the mining sector, allowing customers to integrate autonomous technology with existing equipment rather than replacing entire systems. Wenco adopted this open approach in 2019 after customer feedback indicated they wanted flexibility to continue using their preferred equipment brands while adding autonomous capabilities.
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December 20, 2022
Nothing Runs Like an Autonomous Deere
Bear Flag Robotics CEO Igino Cafiero discusses how the 2021 acquisition by John Deere has accelerated autonomous tractor technology development and enabled broader market impact. The partnership combines Deere's investment in the Autonomous 8R field tractor with Bear Flag's focus on autonomous orchard operations, demonstrating successful deployment during the current farming season.
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December 13, 2022
Creating the Cruise Origin
GM Executive Chief Engineer Jason Fischer discussed how the company developed the Cruise Origin autonomous vehicle, emphasizing that GM views it as central to their comprehensive autonomous mobility strategy. Fischer explained that the Bolt AV served as a learning foundation that enabled GM to develop and scale the Origin through their world-class manufacturing capabilities.
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