PAVEcast: A conversation about autonomous vehicles

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 Relations and Public Affairs, Gerardo Interiano, to hear the behind-the-scenes work that got them to this pivotal moment: How long has it taken them to prepare...

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 they're doing to improve safety, accessibility, affordability, and more.  Hear from Armand Shahbazian of Seattle Department of Transportation, Charlotte...

In this episode of the PAVEcast, we interviewed Greg Rodriguez of Stantec and Josh Harrouch of  LaDOTD to discuss the first Louisiana CAV Innovation Day, taking place on April 30th in Baton Rouge, LA. Tune in to learn more about the event, who should attend, what you can expect to take away, and more.  Click here for details and registration on the event.

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 discussion on workforce development in the AV industry, with a special focus on the new GoMentum Innovation Alliance and one of its key initiatives, a workforce-focused Gaps & Needs Assessment. To participate in the Gaps & Needs Asse...

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, deployment, and adoption of self-driving technologies.  AV leaders Hilary Cain of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation and Finch Fulton of K&L Gates...

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 on autonomous trucking, and more.   

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, preparing for commercialization, and more. 

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 this year, and more.   

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, challenges to commercialization, and more.   

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 new administration, and more.

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.

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 technology, what potential policy developments we may see with the new administration, and what Waymo has planned for the year ahead.

For many years, the aviation industry has held an annual InfoShare event, where stakeholders share challenges, ideas, and best practices for cross-industry implementation. The forum has been instrumental in fostering collaboration and enhancing airline safety. Based on the success of the aviation InfoShare, the autonomous vehicle industry convened the first-ever AV Safety Infoshare session this sp...

In this episode of the PAVECast, we interview Bryant Walker Smith, associate professor at the University of South Carolina and affiliate scholar at Stanford Law School's Center for Internet and Society. We break down Bryant's recent article on the current state of AV legislation in the U.S., covering topics such as federal preemption, the role of NHTSA and other government agencies, and...

In this episode of the PAVECast, we interview Finch Fulton, former Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy at the U.S. Department of Transportation during Trump's first presidential term. We discuss the future of autonomous vehicles under Trump's second administration, with additional conversations on infrastructure, sustainability, and workforce development.

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 the PAVECast to hear Executive Director Tara Andringa interview Erica and Brandi on the continued growth of autonomous trucking in Texas.

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 (AEB) is one developing area of ADAS that may be able to help mitigate these trends. However, current systems still struggle in low-visibility conditions. T...

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 programs, and government initiatives, to answer questions about AVs and the workforce.  Tune in for a conversation featuring experts May Mobility, Aurora, and...

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 collaboration across sectors to address automotive safety comprehensively. He shares his perspective on initiatives like Vision Zero, and the need for a systems approach...

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. Intelligent Speed Assist, the use of map data and sensors to help drivers maintain legal speed limits, is one such feature at the center of these discussi...

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. She highlights the importance of collaborating with first responders and other ways they're preparing stakeholders for the future of autonomous tr...

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 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 ri...

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 Jacksonville as part of a larger program to enhance local public transit options. Following their first successful deployment, Oxa and Beep launched a second deplo...

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 that. The team is working to demonstrate how connected and automated vehicles could improve safety for drivers, passengers, and other travelers in rural settin...

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 passengers, especially in scenarios where no driver is present. This PAVECast will explore existing public transport services in Europe using CCAM-enabled vehicle...