Drivers of Disruption was launched by the McKinsey Center for Future Mobility (https://www.mckinsey.com/features/mckinsey-center-for-future-mobility/overview) to explore the changing world of mobility. In each episode, we will invite thought leaders, industry titans, and disruptors to discuss the latest advancements, current challenges, and potential solutions moving forward in the future of mobility.
Driving the connected mobility shift: Verizon’s view on V2X
Can vehicles, infrastructure, and networks act as one system? Verizon Business’s Daniel Lawson discusses how vehicle-to-everything tech and edge computing are moving toward real-world safety, efficiency, and autonomy.
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14 Oct 2025
Powering cities at the curb: It’s electric and the future of urban EV charging
Can curbside chargers unlock the future of urban EV adoption while delivering convenience for drivers and easing the burden on the grid? Tiya Gordon of it’s electric and McKinsey’s Shivika Sahdev explore what may be the most practical path to scaling electrification across dense urban neighborhoods.
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10 Apr 2024
Unlocking autonomous vehicle development: TIER IV’s open source blueprint
Shinpei Kato, CEO of TIER IV, joins Takuto Ueha, McKinsey partner, to discuss the potential of open source for autonomous vehicle development. Full transcript of the episode can be found here: https://www.mckinsey.com/features/mckinsey-center-for-future-mobility/our-insights/drivers-of-disruption/unlocking-autonomous-vehicle-development-tier-ivs-open-source-blueprint
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8 Nov 2023
Preparing for liftoff: Volocopter and Wisk chart the path to the skies for eVTOLs
Dirk Hoke and Brian Yutko, CEOs of Volocopter and Wisk, respectively, join Robin Riedel to discuss the possibilities, challenges, and opportunities in the process of commercializing future air mobility.
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13 Sept 2023
Gen AI in high gear: Mercedes-Benz leverages the power of ChatGPT
Philipp Skogstad, CEO of Mercedes-Benz R&D North America, shares the story of bringing generative AI to 900,000 beta testers and discusses the vision, impact, challenges, and path forward for generative AI applications in the automotive sector.
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12 Jun 2023
Constructing the tech future: Porsche Digital spearheads talent attraction
Mattias Ulbrich, CEO of Porsche Digital and CIO of Porsche AG, shares the importance of putting people first to shape talent when building a digital business.
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9 May 2023
Billion dollar sprint: BrightDrop harnesses start-up mentality and GM's strengths
Travis Katz, CEO of BrightDrop, shares how he navigates the challenges of developing a cutting-edge enterprise, while strategically leveraging GM's powerhouse capabilities and maintaining agility every step of the way.
The New Automotive Mandate: Moving from Building Products to Building Businesses (https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/automotive-and-assembly/our-insights/the-new-automotive-mandate-moving-from-building-products-to-building-businesses)
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9 May 2023
Trailer: Exploring the Future of Mobility with Philipp Kampshoff
Philipp Kampshoff shares his thoughts on the changing mobility landscape.
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