Automotive Technology at the Los Angeles Auto Show 2018 | #186

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It has become increasingly apparent that the automotive and technology industries' fates have become intertwined as the latest gadgets and gizmos are embedded in our daily drivers. We discuss the trends that lead us to where we are today with JoshCAR Hollywood Car Consultant, Josh Hancock, at the start of the show. Then, Josh fills us in on some of the news coming out of the Los Angeles Auto Show, like Reviver Auto's digital license plates, Amazon's Alexa powered Echo Auto, and the emergence of two new all-electric car companies: BYTON and Rivian. Closing out the show, we wonder if the country is really ready for the next wave of electric vehicles. Tune in for the latest details from the LA Auto Show.

• [00:00:00] Tracing the Auto Tech Explosion Back
• [00:06:44] Ups and Downs of Early Infotainment
• [00:12:30] Digital Plates, Spin, and Echo Auto
• [00:19:51] Reviver Auto and California Car Market
• [00:27:39] BYTON and Rivian Electrify LA Auto Show
• [00:35:51] Why We Aren't Quite Ready for EVs