Jan 17 2025 104 mins 1
Jon Summers is the Motoring Historian. He was a company car thrashing technology sales rep that turned into a fairly inept sports bike rider. On his show he gets together with various co-hosts to talk about new and old cars, driving, motorbikes, motor racing, motoring travel.
This episode covers reflections on the evolving nature of historical storytelling and its importance, and how society currently undervalues historians as Jon delves into the intersection of history and modern automotive technology. He discusses his recent experience at the Automobility User Interfaces 2024 conference held at Stanford. He also elaborates on different themes from the conference, including vehicle user interfaces, autonomous driving and its interaction with humans, the role of dynamic lighting in vehicles, and the intriguing functionalities of future car designs. Special mention is given to his keynote participation alongside Dr. Barbara Karanian, where they encapsulated elements from their Stanford teaching course, 'ME236 - Tales to Design Cars By.' The show encapsulates the forward-thinking discussions at the conference on the future of personal mobility, user interface developments, and maintaining the essence of traditional automobiles amidst rapid technological changes.
00:00:00 Introduction to Jon Summers
00:00:44 Conference Overview: Automobility User Interfaces 2024
00:00:56 The Role of Historians in Modern Contexts
00:01:47 Reflections on the Value of Storytellers and Historians
00:02:39 Stanford Conference Experience
00:03:47 Keynote Speech with Barbara Karanian
00:07:28 The Importance of Storytelling in Academia
00:08:36 Generational Shifts in Car Enthusiasm
00:11:23 The Evolution of Autonomous Vehicle Research
00:43:14 Challenges in Autonomous Driving
00:48:06 Sustainability and Future Mobility Solutions
00:52:40 Pedestrian Safety Measures
00:55:19 Eco Driving and Autonomous Vehicles
00:56:45 Urban Mobility and Infrastructure
00:59:07 Personal Reflections on Driving Changes
01:02:08 Autonomous Vehicle Research Highlights
01:22:04 Pro Social Behavior in Micro Mobility
01:37:40 Bystander Effect in Autonomous Buses
01:41:33 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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