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In the debut episode of Transmission, Sebastian Blanco and Grace Sharkey shift into first gear as they introduce a few of the topics the show will cover, including the automotive supply chain, electrification and autonomous vehicles.
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Blanco dives into the shift by large auto manufacturers into the EV space, while Sharkey explains how this is putting pressure on suppliers to implement sustainability initiatives as well.
Sharkey is a writer for FreightWaves who focuses on the intricacies of supply chain.
Blanco is a freelance writer who has covered the automotive industry for over a decade. He focuses on advanced powertrains and autonomous vehicles.