Drivers of Disruption

Driving the connected mobility shift: Verizon’s view on V2X

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:39:57 +0000

Can vehicles, infrastructure, and networks act as one system? Verizon Business’s Daniel Lawson discusses how vehicle-to-everything tech and edge computing are moving toward real-world safety, efficiency, and autonomy.

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Powering cities at the curb: It’s electric and the future of urban EV charging

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 01:17:39 +0000

Can curbside chargers unlock the future of urban EV adoption while delivering convenience for drivers and easing the burden on the grid? Tiya Gordon of it’s electric and McKinsey’s Shivika Sahdev explore what may be the most practical path to scaling electrification across dense urban neighborhoods.

Full transcript of the episode can be found here: https://www.mckinsey.com/features/mckinsey-center-for-future-mobility/our-insights/drivers-of-disruption/unlocking-autonomous-vehicle-development-tier-ivs-open-source-blueprint

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Unlocking autonomous vehicle development: TIER IV’s open source blueprint

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 14:54:37 +0000

Shinpei Kato, CEO of TIER IV, joins Takuto Ueha, McKinsey partner, to discuss the potential of open source for autonomous vehicle development. Full transcript of the episode can be found here: https://www.mckinsey.com/features/mckinsey-center-for-future-mobility/our-insights/drivers-of-disruption/unlocking-autonomous-vehicle-development-tier-ivs-open-source-blueprint

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Preparing for liftoff: Volocopter and Wisk chart the path to the skies for eVTOLs

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 17:21:46 +0000

Dirk Hoke and Brian Yutko, CEOs of Volocopter and Wisk, respectively, join Robin Riedel to discuss the possibilities, challenges, and opportunities in the process of commercializing future air mobility.

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Gen AI in high gear: Mercedes-Benz leverages the power of ChatGPT

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 17:33:20 +0000

Philipp Skogstad, CEO of Mercedes-Benz R&D North America, shares the story of bringing generative AI to 900,000 beta testers and discusses the vision, impact, challenges, and path forward for generative AI applications in the automotive sector.

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Constructing the tech future: Porsche Digital spearheads talent attraction

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 19:03:24 +0000

Mattias Ulbrich, CEO of Porsche Digital and CIO of Porsche AG, shares the importance of putting people first to shape talent when building a digital business.

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Billion dollar sprint: BrightDrop harnesses start-up mentality and GM's strengths

Tue, 09 May 2023 17:02:09 +0000

Travis Katz, CEO of BrightDrop, shares how he navigates the challenges of developing a cutting-edge enterprise, while strategically leveraging GM's powerhouse capabilities and maintaining agility every step of the way.

The New Automotive Mandate: Moving from Building Products to Building Businesses

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Trailer: Exploring the Future of Mobility with Philipp Kampshoff

Tue, 09 May 2023 17:00:51 +0000

Philipp Kampshoff shares his thoughts on the changing mobility landscape.

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