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Autocar BusinessWhat even is a ‘car dealer’ in 2024? (ep.11)In episode 11, we sit down with mobility expert Lukas Neckermann to discuss the relationship between startups and OEMs in the mobility space, how technologies such as over-the-air software updates are changing the face of car ownership, and the role of dealerships in 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-07-0449 min
PAVEcast: A conversation about autonomous vehiclesPAVE Europe: Understanding and Pricing AV Deployment RiskWith 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 of the PAVECast, we’ll dig into this and hear from multiple perspectives: from an AV developer on ensuring transparency of risk; from an AV operator on assessing risk from multiple AV developers; from an insurer on understanding the risk of an AV deployment request. Finally, an insurtech expert will outline how they quantify AV deployment risk to ensure evidence-based and con...2024-06-2659 min
Talks On MobilityThe Mobility Revolution with Lukas NeckermannFor over a decade, Lukas has helped founders, leaders, and investors navigate the #mobilityrevolution. He is a globally recognized strategist, advisor, researcher, and keynote speaker on Smart Cities and Smart Mobility.After introducing the world to “The Mobility Revolution" with his 2014 book, Lukas followed up with three more: "Corporate Mobility Breakthrough", "Smart Cities, Smart Mobility", and "Being Driven". He has addressed over 200 audiences (on five continents) on electrification, autonomous technology, smart cities, shared mobility, the energy transition, AI, and investing into a carbon-neutral future. 2024-04-1928 min
Ride: The Urban Mobility PodcastEpisode 42: Autonomous trucks for first-mile, last-mile and 18,000 miles, feat. Kodiak and StreetDroneGUESTS: Mark Preston, StreetDrone; Dan Goff, Kodiak Robotics; Lukas Neckermann, PAVE Europe & Neckermann Strategic AdvisorsABOUT THIS EPISODEAutonomous passenger cars are just one aspect of autonomous vehicle development. The autonomous vehicles we discuss in this episode are autonomous trucks pulling heavy loads.Martin and guest co-host Lukas Neckermann chat to Dan Goff of Kodiak Robotics and Mark Preston from StreetDrone about the use of AV technology in first-mile, last-mile, and long-haul freight and logistics.StreetDrone develops technology for autonomous logistics applications, with vehicles using its solutions...2023-12-1857 min
PAVEcast: A conversation about autonomous vehiclesPAVE Europe: Testing Autonomous Solutions: Safety Validation for Highly Automated VehiclesTesting Autonomous Solutions in Highly Automated Vehicles represents a pivotal frontier in the ever-evolving landscape of transportation technology. As the world hurtles toward an era of unprecedented innovation, ensuring the safety and reliability of highly automated vehicles takes center stage. The complexity of testing autonomous solutions stems from the intricate interplay between cutting-edge technologies and the unpredictable nature of real-world scenarios. In the realm of highly automated vehicles, where artificial intelligence meets physical mobility, the stakes are high, and comprehensive testing methodologies are paramount. Highly automated vehicles must undergo testing for function and safety, have their conformity with...2023-12-0558 min
Ride: The Urban Mobility PodcastEpisode 36: Designing the future of mobility, feat. Dan SturgesGUESTS: Dan Sturges and Lukas NeckermannABOUT THIS EPISODELifelong car fan and vehicle designer Dan Sturges discusses his new book, ‘Near to Far: A design for a new equitable and sustainable transportation system’. The book is both the culmination of a life in vehicle design and the automotive industry, and something a manifesto for the future of mobility.You’ll note the reference to Dan being a car fan, but not a petrolhead, for reasons that will become clear.The list of organisations which he has worked...2023-05-2552 minPAVEcast: A conversation about autonomous vehiclesPAVEcast: PAVE Europe Virtual Panel “Autonomous mobility: Shifting focus for insurers”This fourth PAVE Europe panel brings together the insurance and autonomous vehicle industries for a discussion on the impact of self-driving technology on the insurance sector.The panelists will discuss the risks associated with autonomous mobility, including cybersecurity threats, technology failures, and remote operator inattentiveness. We will also delve into the fundamental shift in insuring autonomous vehicles: from retail auto insurance policies to product liability coverage.We will also address the crucial importance of collaboration between insurance and the AV ecosystem to ensuring that policyholders are protected, and that the benefits of autonomous mobility are r...2023-05-1247 min
Mile MarkerConnected and Autonomous Vehicles - Redefining Mobility Management (Lukas Neckermann - Neckermann Strategic Advisors)Lukas Neckermann, Managing Director of Neckermann Strategic Advisors, joins the Mile Marker podcast to talk about navigating the ins and outs of vehicle connectivity, how it helps create smarter fleets, what is on the horizon for autonomous vehicles and what the future of vehicle-to-vehicle communications holds for the mobility industry.https://ridecell.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/ridecell/https://twitter.com/ridecell2023-03-0733 min
Ride: The Urban Mobility PodcastEpisode 33: "The Netflix for cars" feat. Alain Visser, CEO, Lynk & CoGUEST: Alain Visser, Chief Executive, Lynk & CoABOUT THIS EPISODEOur guest for this episode is Alain Visser, the founder and CEO of Lynk & Co, a car company that’s trying to do things a little differently.Lynk & Co is part of the Geely Auto Group, which itself is part of Li Shufu’s Huangzhou, China-based Zhejiang Geely Holding Group. The Group's brand portfolio includes Geely Auto, Proton, Lotus, Volvo Cars, Polestar, and London Electric Vehicle Company, as well as several others.Lynk & Co was founded in 2016 by A...2023-02-1535 minPAVEcast: A conversation about autonomous vehiclesPAVEcast: A chat with CEOs of Oxbotica and Applied EV live from CESPAVE Member Oxbotica - the UK-based global leader in autonomous vehicle software for businesses - is on a mission to make the Earth move better by unlocking the benefits of self-driving technology to every person and organisation on the planet.Together with Australian-based electronic and software technology company, Applied EV, they are accelerating the commercial applications of fully autonomous, zero-occupancy vehicles.At CES 2023, we were thrilled to sit down with the CEOs of both companies to discuss the year ahead for their organizations and their vision for the partnership. In this PAVEcast, Oxbotica CEO Gavin Jackson and...2023-02-0833 min
The #CitiesFirst PodcastEpisode 2: Lukas NeckermannLukas Neckermann is COO of Splyt and Managing Director of Neckermann Strategic Advisors. He is a strategist, advisor, researcher, and keynote speaker on Smart Cities and Smart Mobility. After coining the term, “The Mobility Revolution" in his 2014 book, Lukas followed up with three more books: "Corporate Mobility Breakthrough 2020", "Smart Cities, Smart Mobility", and "Being Driven". Lukas is an Advisor to Flock Cover, NEXT Future Transportation Inc., MSCI, SNRG, and other companies, as well as a GLG Council Member. He teaches at New York University and is a guest lecturer at the University of St.Gallen. He has co-founded companies in U...2022-09-1536 min
Ride: The Urban Mobility PodcastEpisode 28: Going carbon-free is no free lunchGUESTS: Lukas Neckermann, David Woessner, Olaf SakkersABOUT THIS EPISODEFor a consumer, the best price is no price at all. After all, free is the magic number.But we all know that nothing in life is ever really free. Free is always factored into the cost somewhere along the line. But promoting something as free hides that cost, and leads to a complacency that comes with consequences.Free parking encourages us to use our cars. And free delivery prevents us thinking twice about buying something, especially if free...2022-08-3137 min
Ride: The Urban Mobility PodcastEpisode 17: PAVE-ing the way for autonomous vehicles in Europe, with EasyMile and WaymoGUESTS: Arwed Schmidt, EasyMile; George Ivanov, Waymo; Lukas Neckermann, PAVE EuropeABOUT THIS EPISODE“Education is a key piece of the puzzle for autonomous vehicles,” says Lukas Neckermann, co-initiator of PAVE Europe.PAVE – Partners for Automated Vehicle Education – was established in the US as a coalition of industry, non-profits, and academics with the aim of informing the public about automated vehicles and their potential.It’s a consortium of stakeholders from across the autonomous vehicle value chain, including automakers, suppliers, tech companies, lidar makers, sensor suppliers, software companies...2022-03-1742 min
Ride: The Urban Mobility PodcastEpisode 2: The Business of Car-Free Mobility: e-bikesAbout this episodeAs cities begin to tackle the complex issue of car-free mobility in an urban environment, there’s a growing number of new mobility solutions: shared electric scooters, shared bicycles, shared e-bikes. But there’s also a growing trend for privately owned solutions, including electric unicycles and skateboards, as well as electric scooters and electric bikes.In this episode, Jonny and Martin talk to Kevin McLaughlin, the CEO and founder of e-bike rental company, Zygg. Kevin is joined by urban mobility expert Lukas Neckermann.About the gues...2021-08-1848 min