AAH #695 - Auto Tech Analysis: Hype vs. Facts
About this episode
Exploring the intersection of automotive technology and market realities, this episode features insights from Mike Ramsey of Gartner and Joe White from Reuters. They discuss the hype cycle of electric vehicles (EVs) and autonomous vehicles (AVs), analyzing their current market positions and future potential. The conversation touches on the challenges faced by automakers, including overinvestment in EVs, the complexities of autonomous technology, and the impact of global markets, particularly China. The episode also delves into the evolving landscape of digital services in vehicles and the implications of tariffs on Chinese automakers.
Toyota Camray
"...s is there. They just lost their ninth generation Toyota Camray and they started in nineteen eighty eight. Meanwh..."
Chevrolet Malibu
"... Meanwhile, GM is killing its camera fighter, the Malibu has you know, just broomed it and getting rid of ..."
Chevrolet Silverado EV
"...ng to do that yeah. Yeah. Well I was sitting in a silverado Ev today well and waste some time looking at their l..."
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