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Hosted by Grayson Brulte, SAE Tomorrow Today is a show about emerging technology and trends in mobility with the leaders, innovators, and strategists who make it all happen. As a trusted partner to mobility engineers for more than 110 years, SAE International provides unique and dynamic perspectives from innovative industry leaders on the challenges of tomorrow.
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208. The Power of Electric Drive Systems
What powers the EV market? Electric drive systems, of course. And GKN Automotive knows a thing or two about delivering mass production mobility solutions for an evolving industry.
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As the trusted partner for 90% of the world’s automotive companies, GKN Automotive powers more than 2 million EVs worldwide with its electric drive systems. The company recently unveiled a new plug-and-play eDrive concept designed to meet the growing demand for modular electric drive technology.
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To learn more, we sat down with Dr. Dirk Kesselgruber, Chief Technology Officer, to discuss GKN’s competitive advantage in developing, building and supplying driveline systems and advanced ePowertrain technologies – and what’s next in an electrified future.
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207. BRIEFS: Why the Future of EV Charging is Brighter Than Ever
Is EV charging anxiety real? Yes. Can the issues plaguing our current EV charging infrastructure be solved? Also, yes.
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While there is no doubt the EV market has faced a variety of headwinds in recent months, there are also several factors that indicate the state of EV charging is reaching a critical turning point.
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Listen in as Roberto Baldwin, Sustainability Editor, SAE Sustainable Mobility Solutions, kicks off his first Tomorrow Today BRIEFS episode by discussing the challenges facing the EV market, and why recent news suggests the future of the EV charging is brighter than ever.
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Be sure to tune in to future BRIEFS segments for quick hits on what’s trending in sustainability and what it means to you!
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206. Navigating the Growing Pains of the EV Market
Over the last 18 months, the EV market has been on a rollercoaster ride. From lack of affordable options to challenges with charging infrastructure, it’s clear that OEMs, suppliers, and consumers are all experiencing their share of EV growing pains.
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For a fresh take on the state of the EV market, we sat down with SAE’s own Roberto Baldwin, Sustainability Editor, SAE Sustainable Mobility Solutions. Roberto’s long-time experience covering the convergence of automotive trends and technology gives him unique insight to the future of sustainable mobility. Listen in as he shares his thoughts on what consumers want in an EV and how automakers can adapt.
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And we’re thrilled to announce that Roberto will host a new Tomorrow Today BRIEFS segment launching Tuesday, March 12! Tune in for quick updates on what’s trending in sustainability and what it means to you.
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205. Stellantis Talks Software Defined Vehicle Strategy
How does a company like Stellantis decide what new technologies will go into each of its iconic brands?
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Whether its Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Fiat or Maserati, a common software platform differentiated by brand ensures Stellantis has a global approach alongside the ability to customize each vehicle and tailor its technology based on language, regional requirements, etc.
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Armed with lessons learned from the recent semiconductor shortage and direct engagement with the start-up community, Stellantis is enhancing the performance of its software defined vehicles with proven best practices and strategic partnerships.
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We sat down with Steve Rober, Senior Vice President, Global Head of Automotive Research and Advanced Engineering, to discuss how Stellantis is applying new technology across its legendary brand line-up.
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204. The Urgency of AV Safety
40 million miles of real-world driving experience? That’s enough to drive to the Moon and back 80 times! And Waymo is putting that experience to work with an urgent, research-driven approach to AV safety.
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As the world’s first autonomous ride-hailing service, Waymo One is available in San Francisco, Phoenix, Los Angeles, and soon, Austin. To date, the data indicates that the Waymo Driver is already reducing traffic injuries and fatalities in these locations.
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At the recent Government/Industry Meeting in Washington, DC, we sat down in-person with Francesca Favaro, Head of Safety Best Practices, to discuss how Waymo’s Safety Case Framework is saving lives and improving mobility.
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203. How Uber is Prioritizing AV Safety
With both human drivers and AV options, Uber is in a unique situation when it comes to developing safety standards. From company culture to engineering to operations, prioritizing safety is job number one.
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In 2022, Uber publicly released safety guidelines for autonomous operators on their platform, the first of its kind. With partners like Waymo and Aurora, Uber is developing the technology necessary to power AVs and meet exceptional safety standards.
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To learn more, we sat down with Kevin Gay, Director, Head of Safety, Autonomous Mobility & Delivery, at the 2024 Government/Industry Meeting to discuss Uber’s approach to safety and how they are building public trust in AVs.
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Each week, Grayson and the SAE team bring not just the latest innovations in mobility but the people and stories behind it - refreshing and entertaining take! The 2020 highlights episode just released is awesome!
Great podcast
Grayson is a friend (full disclosure) but he really knows his stuff and asks insightful questions.
Love the podcast
Grayson does a great job interviewing guests with unique perspectives on the advancement of mobility. The episode with Peter Weiss on the intersection between autonomous vehicles and medical technology advancements was interesting. I enjoyed the discussion bout how much the current pandemic has advanced medical artificial intelligence. Great podcast.