Episode 0039: Tim Slusser
How Detroit Is Leading the Future of Autonomous Vehicles | Tim Slusser
What if the future of autonomous vehicles isn’t being built in Silicon Valley but in cities like Detroit?
In this episode of DRIVEN, Paul sits down with Tim Slusser, recent Chief of Mobility Innovation for the City of Detroit, to explore how local leadership is shaping the next generation of mobility, autonomy, and smart city innovation.
From unlocking billions in battery investment to creating policies that make real-world deployment possible, Tim is working at the intersection of technology, infrastructure, and community… where innovation actually becomes reality.
We go deep on:
Why cities are the key to scaling autonomous vehicles
How Detroit is becoming a proving ground for new mobility tech
The collaboration required between startups, government, and communities
What it takes to move from pilots to sustainable business models
The future of EVs, robotics, and urban infrastructure
This conversation is about progress, opportunity, and how Detroit is helping lead the way.
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From: Paul Perrone - DRIVEN Host (https://www.driven.show) & Perrone Robotics CEO/Founder (https://www.perronerobotics.com)