Transportation

Thought leadership on transportation and the future: Articles, papers, podcasts, media, and more exploring the intersection between the cutting edge of transportation, automation, society, and the future. Supported in part by the US Department of Transportation-sponsored Travel Behavior and Demand National University Transportation Center.

Transportation

Electronic Vehicles and the Future of Transportation with Jamey Wetmore

In this episode, Sean and Andrew navigate the complex landscape of generative AI image tools, using the new OpenAI image generator and its Studio Ghibli–style outputs as a springboard for broader ethical questions. From the Modem Futura podcast.

Autonomous Vehicles and Systems with Brunno Moretti

Sean and Andrew are joined by Brunno Moretti for a conversation that explores the current state and futures of autonomous vehicles. From the Modem Futura podcast.

How Waymo prevented a man in LA from stealing driverless vehicle

AZFamily, January 3, 2025. Article cites Future of Being Human Director Professor Andrew Maynard.

Are your car’s autonomous features dangerously out of calibration?

My co-host Sean Leahy and I are joined by advanced driver-assistance systems expert Brunno Moretti on this week’s episode of Modem Futura as we explore all things sensor-related in modern cars. From the Future of Being Human Substack.

Was AI a catalyst in the Cybertruck explosion? Experts weigh in on ChatGPT’s role

Las Vegas Review-Journal, January 13, 2025. Article cites Future of Being Human Director Professor Andrew Maynard.

Waymo we go! – Navigating the Future of Autonomous Driving

Modem Futura Podcast Episode 5, November 12 2024 In this conversation, Sean and Andrew explore the future of transportation, particularly focusing on driverless cars and the implications of autonomous vehicles.

Arizona parents sending kids in Waymo cars alone against app policy

AZFamily, October 21, 2024. Article cites Future of Being Human Director Professor Andrew Maynard.

Arizona women catch confused Waymo driverless car heading into oncoming traffic

AZFamily, August 26, 2024. Article cites Future of Being Human Director Professor Andrew Maynard.

Self-driving car filmed driving the wrong way down Tempe road

12 News, August 27, 2024. Article cites Future of Being Human Director Professor Andrew Maynard.

NBC News reporter test rides driverless taxi in Arizona

NBC News, June 25, 2024. Article cites Future of Being Human Director Professor Andrew Maynard.