# Recalling Apollo 11 | What, Exactly, Is a Car? | AI Benchmarks

- Show: [EE Times Current](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current)
- Published: 2019-07-19
- Length: 19m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2019-07-19-recalling-apollo-11-what-exactly-is-a-car-ai-benchmarks
- Listen: https://podcast.show/aspencore/episode/46171912/

## Summary

Analyst Karl Freund discusses the latest ML Perf benchmarks with EE Times editor Rick Merritt, revealing that NVIDIA and Google dominate the AI training market through significant software innovations, while startups struggle to compete in this high-cost segment. The episode then explores automotive innovation, featuring Israeli startup Ree's modular EV platform that integrates motors, steering, and suspension entirely within the wheels, challenging traditional OEM architectures. Finally, EE Times editor George Leopold reflects on the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11, highlighting the enduring legacy of the mission and the critical engineering challenge of abrasive moon dust for future lunar exploration.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2019-07-19-recalling-apollo-11-what-exactly-is-a-car-ai-benchmarks#t=0) Introduction: Apollo 11, Automotive Innovation, and AI Benchmarks
- [1:47](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2019-07-19-recalling-apollo-11-what-exactly-is-a-car-ai-benchmarks#t=107) ML Perf Benchmarks: NVIDIA and Google's Dominance in AI Training
- [5:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2019-07-19-recalling-apollo-11-what-exactly-is-a-car-ai-benchmarks#t=301) Ree's Wheel-Integrated Modular EV Platform
- [10:18](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2019-07-19-recalling-apollo-11-what-exactly-is-a-car-ai-benchmarks#t=618) Apollo 11 50th Anniversary and Moon Dust Challenges
- [16:31](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2019-07-19-recalling-apollo-11-what-exactly-is-a-car-ai-benchmarks#t=991) Historical Milestones: Apollo-Soyuz and Intel's Founding

## Topics

- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [Energy & climate tech](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/energy-and-climate-tech)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)

## Most relevant to

large enterprises, early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- ML Perf (other)
- NVIDIA (company)
- Google (company)
- Ree (company)
- Tesla (company)
- GM (company)
- Qualcomm (company)
- Intel (company)
- Apollo 11 (other)
- NASA (company)
- Elon Musk (other)
- Jeff Bezos (other)
- Apollo-Soyuz (other)
- Semitech (company)

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