Auto Futurecast

What does the future of mobility look like in Dubai? And what happens when mobility is designed around convenience, trust and everyday family life? In Episode 6 of Auto Futurecast Season 2, Chris Kirby is joined by Lauren Hamilton, Founder of Ride Skipper, for a conversation exploring a very different side of mobility. Lauren shares how a personal challenge led her to build an on-demand driver service in Dubai, designed to give families and individuals a trusted way to get from A to B in thei...

How is micromobility changing the way cities move? And are infrastructure and regulation keeping up? In Episode 5 of Auto Futurecast Season 2, Chris Kirby is joined by Caroline Seton, Co-Founder & Director at Forest, to explore the growth of shared mobility and the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of urban transport. They discuss how shared bikes are becoming part of everyday journeys, what cities need to do to support micromobility at scale, and how public space, parking a...

What does the future of freight really look like? In Episode 4 of Auto Futurecast Season 2, Chris Kirby is joined by Jamie Sands, Head of Solutions at Welch’s Transport, to explore how electrification, artificial intelligence and autonomous technology are reshaping the logistics industry. From the realities of running electric HGVs to the challenge of building charging infrastructure at scale, Jamie shares what Welch’s has learned by becoming an “accidental pioneer” in fleet electrification. ...

Why EV Fleets Are Winning: Mike Nakrani on Energy, Policy & Profitability The transition to electric fleets is no longer being driven solely by sustainability goals. As technology matures and operating costs become increasingly important, fleet electrification is emerging as a strategic business decision that can improve efficiency, resilience and long-term competitiveness. In this episode of Auto Futurecast Season 2, Chris Kirby is joined by Mike Nakrani, CEO of VEV, to explore wh...

In this episode of Auto Futurecast Season 2, Chris Kirby is joined by Sarah Sloman, Global Partnerships Director at Paythru and one of the UK's leading voices in sustainable transport, to explore the future of EV charging, infrastructure and consumer adoption. From payment anxiety and contactless charging to destination charging, consumer trust and the evolving EV ecosystem, this conversation examines what the industry needs to focus on next to accelerate the transition to electric mobi...