I recently had a interview on The Fleet where I joined Chris Brandt to unpack the state of electric and autonomous vehicles — especially as they relate to commercial fleets. It’s a good moment to step back from the hype and look at what’s real and what’s still work in progress.

There are two key takeaways that I think matter for the mobility community today:
First, electrification is progressing fast, but infrastructure and ecosystem readiness — from reliable charging to power capacity — still lag the vehicle capabilities. The car can be electric, but the environment around it often isn’t yet mature enough for seamless operations.

Second, autonomous driving isn’t a single technological milestone that suddenly switches on. Instead, we see gradual advancements in specific domains — especially in controlled fleet operations such as shuttles, delivery, and logistics. These use cases provide structured routes and repeatable conditions where autonomy can be deployed safely and incrementally.

If you’re following mobility trends closely, this interview is worth a listen: it goes beyond headlines and looks at systems readiness, real use cases, and what comes next.