#196 - The Science Behind Today’s Automobiles




Popular Science Radio show

Summary: Popular Science Radio is coming to you directly from the LA Auto Show! Throughout the hour, host Alan Taylor sits down with BJ Killeen to interview guests about the connected car, designing a car, which automobiles retain their value, and much more. At the start of the hour, we’re joined by MIT Research Scientist Bruce Mehler who fills us in on voice command. Then, Kevin George from Ford sits down to talk with us about what it takes to design a car. Eric Lyman from ALG comes on the show to fill us in on the cars that are keeping their residual value. At the end of the show, Kevin Link from Verizon pays us a visit to discuss what they’re doing to help streamline staying connected in the car. Then, Joe Lawrence from Porsche of North America stops by to talk about their line of hybrid vehicles. Yep, that’s right, we said Porsche hybrid vehicles! For more episodes, visit us at www.PopularScienceRadio.com