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Why Connected Cars Need Global Standards
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This bonus episode of Drivetime — MOVE Monday — features Alysia Johnson, President of the Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC), and Ian Televik, Senior Marketing Director at the organisation. They discuss the role global standards play in making connected vehicle technology simpler, safer and more scalable. The conversation focuses on CCC Digital Key, a technology standard that allows drivers to access and start vehicles using a smartphone. Alysia and Ian explain why collaboration between automakers, device manufacturers, technology companies and suppliers is essential if connected vehicle experiences are going to work seamlessly across brands, devices and markets.
They also explore the growing opportunities for fleets, car rental operators and shared mobility providers, where digital keys can transform everything from vehicle handovers to customer journeys. With more than 300 member companies and millions of vehicles already deployed, CCC is helping create a future where digital vehicle access becomes as familiar and trusted as mobile payments. The discussion looks beyond passenger vehicles too, covering software-defined fleets, micromobility, two-wheelers and the broader challenge of creating technology that simply works, regardless of the vehicle, device or location.
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The Human Side of Autonomous Driving
14:28|This bonus episode of Drivetime — MOVE Monday — features Avinash Balachandran, VP of Human Interactive Driving at the Toyota Research Institute, discussing what comes next for autonomy and why the future may be less about replacing drivers and more about empowering them.Drawing on more than a decade in autonomous vehicles, including time spent working on early self-driving programmes, Avinash shares how Toyota is rethinking the relationship between humans and intelligent machines. Rather than focusing solely on fully autonomous vehicles, the company is exploring how AI can work alongside drivers, helping them become safer, more confident and more capable behind the wheel.The conversation explores Toyota's philosophy of human-centred automation, where technology is designed to amplify rather than replace people. From helping teenagers become better drivers to supporting motorists in difficult conditions such as ice and heavy rain, Avinash explains how AI could deliver the benefits of autonomy without taking humans out of the equation. The discussion also looks beyond vehicles into robotics, micro-mobility and physical AI, examining why the future is likely to involve humans and machines working together rather than competing for the same role.Drivetime is the global auto tech podcast powered by Keyloop.
18. What the EU AI Act Means For Automotive Retailers
45:52||Season 2, Ep. 18What does the EU AI Act mean for automotive retailers? And how can dealers balance growing consumer expectations with increasing regulatory scrutiny? In this episode of Drivetime, we’re joined by Peter Jaari and Mikko Koskinen from Lexia Attorneys to explore two of the biggest legal and operational challenges facing automotive retail today: consumer protection and artificial intelligence. The conversation covers the realities of used vehicle disputes, why transparency is becoming increasingly important in the sales process, and how retailers can better protect themselves through improved documentation and communication.The discussion also dives into the EU AI Act, unpacking what dealers, OEMs and lenders need to know about AI-generated content, customer data, chatbot transparency and high-risk use cases such as finance and recruitment. A practical and timely discussion on regulation, risk and responsible innovation in automotive retail.Drivetime is the global auto tech podcast powered by Keyloop.
How GRIDSERVE is building the UK's electric freight network
17:05|This bonus MOVE Monday episode of Drivetime features Sam Clarke, Advisor and Brand Ambassador at GRIDSERVE, discussing one of the biggest challenges on theroad to net zero: electrifying heavy goods vehicles. With more than 20 years in the EV industry, Sam shares how a £62.7 million government-backed project is helping accelerate the adoption of electric HGVs across the UK. From deploying 161 electric trucks and building depot charging infrastructure to creating a nationwide public charging network, he explains what it takes to turn ambitioninto reality. The conversation explores the practical challenges of decarbonising freight, why collaboration across logistics, infrastructure and OEMs is essential, and whether technologies like hydrogen and synthetic fuels still have a role to play. It's a fascinating look at how the freight industry is tackling one of transport's toughestdecarbonisation challenges and building the infrastructure needed for the next generation of commercial mobility.Drivetime is the global auto tech podcast powered by Keyloop.
The human side of autonomous mobility
13:59|This bonus episode of Drivetime — MOVE Monday — features Carlo Iacovini, author of The Human Side of Autonomous Mobility, discussing what it really takes to bring autonomous mobility from pilot projects into real-world operation. Drawing on 20 years working across electric mobility, shared mobility, startup scale-upsand autonomous shuttle deployments, Carlo Iacovini shares the lessons he learned while helping bring a robo-bus concept to cities around the world.The conversation explores the gap between pilots and commercial applications, the operational challenges of deploying autonomous vehicles in complex environments, and why success in the next phase of autonomous mobility will depend less on the technology alone and more on ecosystems, infrastructure and the “time of operation”.Drivetime is the global auto tech podcast powered by Keyloop.
17.5. EV adoption is not just about the car. It’s about the ecosystem around it.
24:12||Season 2, Ep. 17.5In this gear change episode of Drivetime, Jacqui is joined again by Peter McDonald from Ohme to dig deeper into the practical realities of EV charging, smart tariffs and the myths that still shape customer confidence. Peter McDonald explains why retailers do not need to become energy experts, but do need enough confidence to talk about the potential cost savings of home charging. The conversation covers why EV charging should be kept simple for consumers, how smart tariffs can reduce charging costs, and why reliability matters more than optimisation when customers need their car ready for the next day.The episode also explores rapid charging, public charging in different markets, plug-in hybrids, energy independence, AI tools, and Peter McDonald’s childhood road tripsacross Australia. A practical, myth-busting episode for anyone helping customers make sense of the EV transition.Drivetime is the global auto tech podcast powered by Keyloop.
How to turn a vehicle from a liability into an asset
17:28|This bonus episode of Drivetime — MOVE Monday — features Peter Wilson, Co-founder and CEO of Volteras, discussing how connected vehicle data is transforming fleet management, EV ownership and the future of mobility. Peter shares the story behind Volteras, a platform that connects directly to OEM APIs,giving businesses access to vehicle data from more than 35 manufacturers through a single integration.He explains how fleets, leasing companies and mobility providers are using connected vehicle data to reduce costs, improve operations and move beyond traditional hardware-based telematics. The conversation also explores battery health, predictive maintenance and the growing importance of turning raw data into meaningful intelligence. Looking ahead, Peter discusses software-defined vehicles, autonomous mobility and why the next frontier isno longer providing data, but helping businesses understand what that data actually means.Drivetime is the global auto tech podcast powered by Keyloop.
Why context is the missing piece in fleet data
16:34|This bonus episode of Drivetime — MOVE Monday — features Juho Hyytiäinen, Co-founder and CEO of Way, discussing how fleets can move from simply collecting vehicle data to making smarter business decisions with it. Drawing on a career spanning AI startups, Lucid and connected vehicle technology,Juho explains why data alone isn't enough. The real value comes when businesses add context, turning raw vehicle data into actionable insights that improve efficiency, reduce costs and support better outcomes.The conversation explores how fleet operators can use connected vehicle data to understand customer site activity, reduce wasted journeys, improve vehicle utilisation and make proactive decisions around maintenance and operations. Juho also shares why OEMs and software providers must work together to unlock the full potential of connected fleets, and why the future belongs to businesses that can turn dashboards into decisions.Drivetime is the global auto tech podcast powered by Keyloop.
17. Why home charging could unlock the next wave of EV adoption
50:22||Season 2, Ep. 17In this episode of Drivetime, host Jacqui is joined by Peter McDonald, Director of Ohme, to explore how home charging is reshaping the EV conversation for consumers,retailers and OEMs. From his early career at Volkswagen and Nissan to his move into smart charging, Peter McDonald shares a practical view of what really drives EV adoption: cost, convenience and confidence. The discussion covers the economics of home charging, why off-road parking remains a major enabler, and how retailers can make EV sales easier by helping customers quickly understand whether home charging is right for them.The episode also looks at smart tariffs, grid flexibility, electric vans, OEM partnerships and the future potential of vehicle-to-grid technology. For retailers, the message is clear: home charging is not just an add-on. It can be the key to helping more customers make the switch to electric.Drivetime is the global auto tech podcast powered byKeyloop.