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    Talking Cars 435: Highlights, Hype, and AI From CES 2024

    Our podcast team covers the Consumer Electronics Show live from Las Vegas

    The Talking Cars podcast this week was filmed at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, where much of the hype has been around introducing artificial intelligence into your car’s infotainment system. But is AI in your vehicle actually going to be useful, or is it just hype?

    The electric vehicle market is maturing, and we got to see where automakers are going to take the unique abilities that EVs are afforded with fewer moving parts and more space-efficient layouts, including a fresh take on the minivan form factor. We also discuss why hydrogen might be a viable alternative to battery-electric vehicles in the future, and try to figure out why anyone would want a large LED screen built into their bumper.

    Talking Cars 435 podcast panel at 2024 CES
    “Talking Cars” panelists (from left) Jake Fisher, Kelly Funkhouser, and Alex Knizek.

    Photo: Consumer Reports Photo: Consumer Reports

    As with other “Talking Cars With Consumer Reports” episodes, this one is available free through Apple Podcasts. (Subscribe to the audio or video.) You’ll also find the audio on Spotify (log-in required) and video on YouTube.

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