The Ways We Move

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In this episode of The Ways We Move, host Nicolas Zart speaks with Ken Karklin, CEO of Pivotal, about the company’s journey from its origins as Opener to its current focus on the Helix ultralight aircraft. 

Ken discusses his extensive background in technology and aviation, including his time at AeroVironment, and shares insights into the development of the BlackFly and Heli...

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Welcome to The Ways We Move podcast—the channel dedicated to uncovering the innovative mobility solutions shaping our future. 

From NASA to eVTOL Startups: Oscar Lara on the Future of Advanced Air Mobility

In this episode of The Ways We Move, host Nicolas sits down with Oscar Lara, PhD (Aerospace Engineer & CEO of Apbey), to explore the cutting edge of Advanced Air Mobil...

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From Wine Bottles to Spacecraft: Cork’s Silent Revolution in Mobility!

In this episode of The Ways We Move, Nicolas Zart uncorks the untold story of a material quietly reshaping sustainable mobility—from NASA’s Mars landers to BMW’s electric vehicles, rail, maritime, and more.

🔊 Key Insights:

• Space-Tested: How cork shields spacecraft during re-entry (and why NASA is eyei...

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Welcome to The Ways We Move podcast—the channel dedicated to uncovering the innovative mobility solutions shaping our future. 

In this The Ways We Move episode, Nicolas Zart and Clint Harper dive deeper into the human side of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM)—why policies fail, how communities get left behind, and what it takes to build transportation systems that last. 

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In this episode of The Ways We Move, host Nicolas Zart sits down with Clint Harper from Harper 4d— an industry expert on aviation and airport strategist, urban planner, and advocate for equitable mobility—to explore how airports are evolving into resilient, multi-modal hubs for the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) era.

🔊 Key Takeaways:

·    Why airports must pivot from "avi...

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🚁 In this follow-up episode of The Ways We Move, we continue our conversation with “Mr. Infrastructure” himself, Rex Alexander, diving even deeper into the nuts and bolts of Advanced Air Mobility infrastructure and standards.

🔍 In this episode, we discuss:

• 🛬 Multi-FATO and TLOF configurations at eSTOL ports
• 🛥️ Floating and pier-style eSTOL ports on lakes, rivers, and ...

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🚁 Welcome to Part 1 of our deep dive with Rex Alexander, founder of Five-Alpha, LLC, and one of the most respected voices in the aviation world, often known as Mr. Infrastructure. 

With decades of experience in military, emergency, and commercial aviation, Rex brings unmatched expertise on heliports, vertiports, and now the evolving multiport infrastructure shaping Advance...

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Electric Mobility Through the Ages: A Self-Interview with Nicolas Zart.

In this solo episode of The Ways We Move, I dive deep into the historical evolution of electric mobility—from early electric vehicles (EVs) and the emergence of advanced air mobility (AAM) to innovations in electric maritime and railway systems. I also explore how to...

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In this special interlude episode of The Ways We Move, I take a moment to reflect on what we’ve covered so far—conversations with visionaries in advanced air mobility, electric aviation, sustainability, and mobility innovation—and give you a sneak peek at what’s coming next.

This episode is a pause to reconnect, refocus, and share the vision behind this podcast: exploring n...

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In our second Women in Mobility, The Ways We Move, speaks to Professor Sarah Nilsson — aviation attorney and faculty at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University—to talk about her inspiring career in both conventional aviation and the emerging Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) industry.

Sarah shares her journey as a woman navigating and leading in a historically male-dominated field, ...

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In this episode of The Ways We Move, I sit down with an old friend, Marc Ausman, VP of Sales and Support at Electra.aero, a company pioneering electric Short Takeoff and Landing (eSTOL) aircraft.

We dive into why eSTOLs may have a major advantage over eVTOLs, including:
 

🚀 Easier Certification – They align more closely with existing aviation regulations.
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 In this episode of The Ways We Move, I chat with Kyle Field, a longtime colleague and expert in the EV industry, about the modern realities of EV ownership in the USA. We cover hot topics such as the new administration’s influence on EV policies, strategies to handle vandalism, and how to enjoy off-roading in your Tesla Model X without risking your warranty. Tune in for a...

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In this episode of The Ways We Move, I sit down with my good friend Jose Rodriguez, Managing Director of Bluenest by Globalvia, to discuss the real-world approach to Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) infrastructure.

Jose brings extensive aviation experience and a grounded perspective on how we can successfully implement AAM through a crawl, walk, run philosophy. From mobile verti...

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In this episode of The Ways We Move, we interview Curtis Grad from Modalis.ca about his hands-on experience with Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). 

We discuss the industry's challenges and why we need to start by crawling, then walking, and finally running to achieve success in AAM innovation.

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In this episode of The Ways We Move, I sit down with AJ Khan, cybersecurity expert and leader at Vehiqilla.com, to discuss the critical role of cybersecurity in mobility, aviation, and advanced air mobility (AAM).

AJ takes a holistic approach to cybersecurity, working closely with a major North American airport and airlines to protect transportation networks from digital th...

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In this episode of The Ways We Move, we chat with Prof. Marilyn Smith from Georgia Tech—Director at the Vertical Lift Research Center of Excellence and a professor at the Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering. We also introduce our new segment on Women in Mobility!

We break down the science of aviation downwash and explore its critical impact on Advanced Air Mob...

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Join us on The Ways We Move as we explore the future of electric aviation with Leo Flight! 

In this episode, we chat with the minds behind a pioneering one-seat eVTOL—and hear about their plans for an even more exciting two-seater powered by an unconventional electric-jet turbine propulsion system. Based in the Midwest and self-funded to date, Leo Flight is now seeking fres...

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In Episode 6 of The Ways We Move, host Nicolas Zart sits down with James Bell, Head of Kia North America Communications, to share his incredible automotive journey. From his early days as a journalist at Kelley Blue Book, through pivotal roles at GM during major transitions, to his current leadership at Kia, James brings a unique perspective on the advanced mobility soluti...