Episode 247 | Trump's Second Term: How Elon Musk, Tesla, and Autonomy Will Shape the Future of Transportation

Pete Bigelow, Senior Reporter, Automotive News joined Grayson Brulte on The Road to Autonomy podcast the potential implications of Donald J. Trump’s second term as U.S. President on the advancement and commercialization of autonomous vehicles. 

With significant deregulation anticipated in Trump’s second term, there is optimism about the “golden age” of autonomy that could be ushered in with a national framework for autonomous vehicles that addresses liability concerns and regulatory patchworks.

Episode Chapters

0:00 EVTOLs

3:35 Autonomy Under Trump

7:34 Waymo

15:43 Zoox

20:49 Autonomous Vehicle Industry

24:59 Trump Autonomous Vehicle Policy

29:18 Electrification

40:35 Key Takeaways

Recorded on Tuesday, November 12, 2024

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