GlobalAutoIndustry.com’s latest Audio Interview, “The Age of “Automobility” How Driverless Vehicles Will Reshape Our World” features Lawrence D. Burns, the former corporate vice president of Research & Development at General Motors. Burns is the author of the book “Autonomy: The Quest to Build The Driverless Car – And How it Will Shape Our World,” and is a consultant to Waymo (Google’s self-driving car unit), Peloton Technology and Kitson & Partners.
In the 14-minute Audio Interview, Burns discusses these questions:
- What is the Age of Automobility? Why is it important, and when do you see this transformation occurring?
- What is the biggest risk? Who will win and who will lose?
- How does the U.S. stack-up, compared to China and Europe regarding the Age of Automobility?
- What should our audience be doing to position to win in the Age of Automobility?
- What keeps you up at night regarding the future of transportation?
As a consultant, Burns advises organizations on the future of mobility, logistics, manufacturing, energy and innovation. His current clients include Waymo, Peloton Technology and Kitson & Partners.
Burns served as General Motors’ corporate vice president of Research & Development and Planning from 1998-2009. Between 2010 and 2016, he was professor of Engineering Practice at the University of Michigan, director of the Program for Sustainable Mobility at Columbia University and an adviser to several major companies.
Burns’ newest book is “Autonomy: The Quest to Build The Driverless Car – And How It Will Reshape Our World.” (with Christopher Shulgan and published by Ecco / HarperCollins in August 2018).
Click here to listen to the Audio Interview with Larry Burns.
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