Siddartha Khastgir

Siddartha Khastgir

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AV testing/safety researcher & practitioner (WMG, Univ. of Warwick); standards/safety advocacy

Globalisation Ends, Economic Regionalisation Becomes New Norm
SocialApr 3, 2026

Globalisation Ends, Economic Regionalisation Becomes New Norm

“Globalisation has come to an end while we see the trend of economic regionalisation” - Li Shufu, founder of @GeelyGroup. Bluntly articulated. This is the New World Order. The realisation & pivot is happening... Great piece by @KanaInagaki & @FT team. https://t.co/ofhYP4sF43

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UK Leads Self-Driving Rollout, Featured on German TV
SocialApr 2, 2026

UK Leads Self-Driving Rollout, Featured on German TV

Day of criss-crossing across London... Amidst all that had a TV interview for German🇩🇪 ZDF television broadcaster talking #selfdriving vehicles & the upcoming deployment in the UK. The world is taking notice of the UK🇬🇧 & privileged to have an opportunity...

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Nissan's Self-Driving Service Now Operational Across Yokohama
SocialMar 28, 2026

Nissan's Self-Driving Service Now Operational Across Yokohama

Perfect pick-up & drop-off by @NissanMotor #selfdriving mobility service. With 16 pick-up locations in Yokohama🇯🇵, I got picked-up & dropped-off at Nissan Global HQ for my discussions, seamlessly & very impressively... It is no longer the future... The tech is here...😊🙏🏽 https://t.co/7wdV6MK4Qh

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From Philosophy to Practice: OASISS Quantifies AI Bias
SocialMar 23, 2026

From Philosophy to Practice: OASISS Quantifies AI Bias

𝐀𝐈 𝐁𝐢𝐚𝐬: 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 A lot of talk has been about the need to remove bias from Artificial Intelligence. While very few (if anyone) would argue against this principle, discussions on AI Bias (and removing it) have remained...

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BYD Proves Affordable EVs with 5‑minute Flash Charging Thrive
SocialMar 22, 2026

BYD Proves Affordable EVs with 5‑minute Flash Charging Thrive

And amidst the EV slowdown, @BYDCompany is demonstrating that if you can create a product meeting customer needs at the right price point, there is a market to be had... "Flash charging" 70% in 5-min tech provides one such addition......

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First Daylight Aircraft De‑icing at Helsinki Airport
SocialMar 20, 2026

First Daylight Aircraft De‑icing at Helsinki Airport

Have always been fascinated by the aircraft de-icing process. But in all my travels till date... First time witnessing de-icing in broad daylight with the Sun shining in all its glory...☀️ 📍@HelsinkiAirport #traveldiaries🇰🇷 #worktravels https://t.co/CwAaQf7C7P

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Seoul Workshop Aligns Global Stakeholders on IMO MASS Code
SocialMar 19, 2026

Seoul Workshop Aligns Global Stakeholders on IMO MASS Code

This week, 🇯🇵🇰🇷🇬🇧🇳🇴 maritime community came together in Seoul🇰🇷 for a timely & strategically important workshop on Maritime Autonomy Assurance. Brilliantly hosted by HD Hyundai & Korea Offshore & Shipbuilding Association (KOSHIPA). Was humbled by the invitation from HD Hyundai...

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Nissan's Self-Driving Shows Remarkable
SocialMar 17, 2026

Nissan's Self-Driving Shows Remarkable

On Yokohama🇯🇵 streets... The behaviour that most impressed me about @Nissan's selfdriving tech is 👇🏽 https://t.co/tGMsVqllhO

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Nissan’s Seamless Autonomous Ride Shows User‑Centric Design
SocialMar 17, 2026

Nissan’s Seamless Autonomous Ride Shows User‑Centric Design

📍@NissanMotor Global HQ, Yokohama🇯🇵 Privileged to have had an exclusive demonstration of @Nissan's in-house #selfdriving vehicle technology & their mobility service in Yokohama. Got the full experience of booking through Nissan's Easy Ride App, Pick-Up and Drop-Off (PUDO), including a visit to...

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Building Trust Crucial for London’s Self‑Driving Future
SocialMar 16, 2026

Building Trust Crucial for London’s Self‑Driving Future

My first @Waymo robotaxi sighting in London through a London taxi's lens... I asked the Black-cab driver his thoughts & without hesitation he said, "I'm not sure they can handle London". While #selfdriving tech is getting mature, we need to do more...

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Blend Engineering and Human Factors for Successful AVs
SocialMar 10, 2026

Blend Engineering and Human Factors for Successful AVs

Quick day trip to Amsterdam🇳🇱 for @intertraffic. And had a fascinating panel discussion on "User Acceptance of Automated Vehicles (AVs)". It's time that we don't differentiate engineering & human factors when it comes to product design. They come together for...

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Birmingham Airport’s Efficiency Returns on First Flight
SocialMar 10, 2026

Birmingham Airport’s Efficiency Returns on First Flight

Another day... Another ✈️. First flight from @bhx_official in a long time. I must admit, it is regaining its lost efficiency... #traveldiaries🇳🇱 #worktravels https://t.co/lm7b9Eldao

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Global Alliance Advances Safe Automated Driving for All
SocialMar 7, 2026

Global Alliance Advances Safe Automated Driving for All

Bringing 🇪🇸🇬🇧🇯🇵🇩🇪🇳🇱🇪🇺 together on a common mission of deploying safe automated driving & bringing safe moblity to all in society... Thank you to Japan Automobile Research Institute (JARI) for organising the SAKURA project final event & convening the global forum...🙏🏽 #traveldiaries🇯🇵...

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