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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 Mobility (AAM). 

They discuss: 

- Oscar’s journey from NASA to leading aerospace startups 

- The biggest challenges in eVTOL design and market transition 

- Why collaboration is critical for the future of transportation 

- How Apbey helps startups navigate growth and MRO (Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul) hurdles 

- The next 20 years of mobility—and why this moment is unique 

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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 eyeing it for lunar habitats).
• EV Revolution: Cork’s role in lightweighting and soundproofing electric vehicles.
• Carbon-Negative: Why harvesting cork saves forests and outperforms aluminum/plastic.
• Future Frontiers: Cork’s potential in Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and beyond.

🕒 Chapters:
00:00 - Cork’s Ancient Legacy Meets Modern Mobility
02:49 - NASA, ESA, and the Space-Grade Cork Revolution
05:34 - How BMW and Tesla Are Using Cork Today
10:57 - Why Cork is the Ultimate Sustainable Material
14:41 - What’s Next? Cork in eVTOLs and Lunar Base

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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. 

🔊 Key Takeaways: 

- The “Desirability Gap”: Why public acceptance of AAM isn’t about begging—it’s about reframing benefits. 

- Urban Planning’s Unintended Costs: How today’s decisions ripple across generations (and how to avoid them). 

- Clint’s Journey: From struggling student to aviation leader—lessons on resilience and storytelling. 

- Sustainability ≠ Greenwashing: Why true sustainability must address economic and social inequities. 

🕒 Chapters: 

00:00 - Rethinking AAM’s Role in Communities 

04:30 - Policy Pitfalls: Who Gets Left Behind? 

10:44 - Urban Planning’s “Oops” Moments 14:44 - Clint’s Origin Story: Grit Over Grades 

27:30 - How to Engage Skeptical Communities 

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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 "aviation-only" facilities to community resiliency hubs during crises.

·    How electric aviation and AAM integrate with trains, buses, and micro-mobility for seamless transport.

·    The untapped potential of airports as economic engines and disaster-response lifelines.

·    Lessons from history: How WWII-era airfields can guide tomorrow’s infrastructure.

🕒 Chapters:
00:00 - Airports 2.0: Beyond Runways
04:30 - Clint Harper’s Vision for Aviation & Cities
07:34 - From Military Bases to Multi-Modal Hubs
14:13 - Why McDonald’s Should Inspire Airport Design
22:40 - Resiliency Hubs: Preparing for the Next Crisis

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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 coastal areas
• 🛫 FAA’s EB 105B and AC guidance for eSTOL and helicopter ops
• 🧠 How people can get involved through ASTM, NFPA, FPA, and ARF groups
• 🌐 The essential role of organizations like Vertical Flight Society and Vertical Aviation International
• 💡 What motivates Rex: collaboration across NASA, regulators, academia, and the aviation ecosystem

Rex’s commitment to harmonizing infrastructure and regulatory development is unmatched, and his work is helping pave the way for safer, smarter skies.

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or watch here: https://youtu.be/901EHY8YxHs

🎧 Listen now to find out how you can get involved in the standards that will shape AAM around the world.

 📺 https://youtu.be/tDq0i6GC2yw

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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 Advanced Air Mobility (AAM).

In this episode of The Ways We Move, we talk about:

✅ The evolution of heliport and vertiport standards since 2018
 ✅ FAA meetings with Vertical Flight Society and new direction on infrastructure policy
 ✅ eVTOL, eSTOL, eCTOL: Certification, integration, and harmonization challenges
 ✅ Land use complexities in the U.S. vs. centralized systems abroad
 ✅ Aligning FAA, EASA, ICAO, and global regulatory standards
 ✅ Why municipalities play a key role in the future of AAM

This is part one of a special two-part conversation with Rex—a true industry trailblazer and dear friend. Whether you're an AAM professional, regulator, or enthusiast, this episode is essential listening for understanding how infrastructure will make or break the industry.

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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 today’s US political landscape is impacting infrastructure development and global supply chains.

Join me as I reflect on decades of innovation, discuss key milestones in the industry, and analyze the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. This personal, in-depth conversation is not only a journey through the past but a thoughtful look at our future in sustainable mobility.

Let us know if and how your understanding of electric mobility has changed, if any. 

Key Themes:

- Historical breakthroughs in electric mobility

- The transition from conventional EVs to AAM and beyond

- The role of infrastructure in supporting sustainable transport

- How current US policies affect global supply chains and technology development

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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 not just the technology changing the way we move, but the people and ideas that are shaping our future.

🚀 In this update:

• Highlights from recent episodes
• What’s coming next on The Ways We Move
• A thank-you to our growing community
• How to get involved and support the podcast

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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, as well as her insights on how aviation law is evolving to meet the needs of new technologies like eVTOLs, UAM, and electric aviation.

✨ In This Episode:

• What it takes to thrive in aviation law and academia
• The legal challenges facing AAM integration
• How to foster diversity and inclusion in the aviation industry

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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.
🌙 Night & All-Weather Operations – Equipped for instrument flight and de-icing capabilities.
⚡ More Energy-Efficient – No need for energy-intensive vertical takeoff.

Electra.aero’s approach could redefine regional air mobility, making electric aviation more practical, scalable, and efficient. Don’t miss this deep dive into the future of flight!

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