AVL's Reimagine Mobility Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Join AVL's thought leaders in discussions on how create a better world by driving mobility trends of tomorrow, today through technology leadership. We cover topics ranging from EV, ADAS, simulation/testing and more.
In this episode of the Reimagine Mobility podcast, we dive into the cutting-edge world of Formula One and racing technology with Gerson from Sabe Technologies. Discover how AI and simulation are transforming the motorsport industry, from aerodynamic advancements to data-driven decision-making. Learn about the future of racing, the role of AI in engineering, and the exciting possibilities for the next generation of automotive and aerospace technologies. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or a racing fan, this conversation offers valuable insights into the innovations shaping the future of mobility.
Gerson is a Mechanical Engineer specialized in aerodynamics, founder and managing director at Sabe. He has 20 years of experience working with thermal and fluid dynamic applications, including 10+years working in Formula 1 across multiple areas of the aerodynamic development of the car, covering car design, CFD/wind tunnel testing, race car aerodynamic performance, correlation and heading a CFD team.
Gerson is an aerodynamics consultant to the Automobile Club de l'Ouest, supporting activities around definition of the regulations, aerodynamic homologation, and performance analysis for the World Endurance Championship (WEC) and 24 Hours of Le Mans.
His experience also includes multiple high-performance projects in the terrestrial mobility and aerospace sectors.
Sabe is an engineering consultancy specialized in fluid dynamics, based in Silverstone UK. Our services cover all aspects of the engineering development, including surfacing, simulation (CFD), model parts design, experimental testing, performance analysis and correlation. Our target market is around high-performance applications in the motorsport and mobility sectors. Our mission is to boost your productivity by seamlessly integrating into your team and processes. We believe you can achieve exceptional results with a skilled team and powerful tools.
Why Choose Sabe?
· Tap into expertise honed in high-performance domains like Formula 1 and America's Cup, as well as from esteemed automotive and energy companies.
· Maintain an agile and efficient team while we provide additional resources during peak periods.
· Experience faster turnaround times and increased efficiency through streamlined processes and customized software.
· Benefit from our support in developing and deploying cutting-edge technologies, allowing your engineers to focus on product improvement rather than process management
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Join us on the Reimagined Mobility podcast as we dive into the world of autonomous heavy machinery with Bibhrajit Halder from SafeAI. Discover how autonomy is revolutionizing mining and construction, leading to increased safety, productivity, and significant cost savings. Bibhrajit shares his extensive experience in the field, including early projects with Caterpillar and the future of AI and sensor technology in heavy industries. Don't miss this insightful conversation about the advancements and future prospects of autonomous heavy equipment.
Bibhrajit Halder is the Founder & CEO of SafeAI, a global autonomous solutions provider for heavy equipment leaders focused on advancing modern industry. Bibhrajit has been involved in the autonomy industry since its early days, beginning with the DARPA Grand Challenge and then going on to work on self-driving projects at Caterpillar, Ford, Apple and Faraday Future before founding SafeAI in 2017. Halder holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Vanderbilt University, and an MS in Mathematics and Mechanical Engineering from Ohio University.
SafeAI is a global autonomous solutions provider for heavy equipment leaders focused on advancing modern industry. SafeAI retrofits heavy equipment for autonomous applications in mining and construction to serve a massive ecosystem of industry players with complex needs. The company enables equipment owners to transform existing machines into self-operating robotic assets with aftermarket hardware, advanced, proprietary autonomous technology, and a scalable framework for deployment. SafeAI is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA, and has offices in Perth, Australia, Tokyo, Japan, and Bengaluru, India.
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Join us in this insightful episode of the Reimagined Mobility Podcast as we talk with Nick Tumilowicz, Director of Products at Itron. Nick dives deep into the intersection of the energy sector and mobility, discussing the significant strides in distributed energy management and its impact on our future. Discover how advanced metering infrastructure, grid-edge intelligence, and the push towards decarbonization are transforming cities and utilities worldwide. Learn about the challenges and solutions in integrating renewable energy, electric vehicles, and smart grid technologies. Stay tuned for an engaging discussion on the pathway to a reliable and sustainable energy future.
Team leader, strategist and recognized expert in DER management, including solar, storage, and EV technology leveraging decades of unique industry experience to advance global markets towards a clean energy future. Building on a progressive career arc from mechanical engineer, to renewable energy resource deployments, to global product portfolio management. This professional breadth supports a specialized talent for big-picture visioning, whole-system strategies, and cross-discipline solutions for increasing the scale of renewable energy’s positive impact on business and society.
In his current capacity as Itron’s Director of Product Management, Nick leads the Distributed Energy Management business unit, accountable for global product development of Demand Response, DER, EV, and Forecasting solutions enabling access to flexible customer energy resources. Prior to joining Itron, Tumilowicz led global research and development at EPRI, accountable for transmission, distribution, and customer connected energy storage research. As Director of Product Management at SunEdison, led the world’s largest managed renewable power plant fleet across six continents, managing data acquisition and control platform, operating a fleet of over 4 GW of renewable generation assets. Earlier in his career,Tumilowicz built and managed the service department at the nation’s leading renewable integrator, REC Solar (now Sunrun and Duke Energy), designing and deploying the country’s first commercial fleet of rooftop solar.
Nick is an industry leader holding variety of positions on advisory councils: Department of Energy (NREL, Building Technologies Office, Solar Energy Technologies Office), Department of Defense (Naval Research Laboratory), General Services Administration, California Energy Commission, Grid Forward Leadership Committee, Incubate Energy Labs, Saudi Gulf Cooperation Council Interconnecting Authority, and regularly informs Public Utility/Service Commissions across the U.S.
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Join us in this episode of the Reimagine Mobility Podcast as we dive into the fascinating world of eye-tracking technology with Adam Gross from HarmonEyes. Discover how advancements in AI and machine learning are revolutionizing driver monitoring systems, enhancing safety, and improving performance across various industries. Learn about the journey of HarmonEyes from eye-tracking sensors to predictive models that can foresee driver fatigue and cognitive overload. Don't miss out on this insightful conversation about the future of mobility and technology!
Adam Gross is an entrepreneur and a veteran of several start-ups in the software and services sector. Prior to RightEye and HarmonEyes, Adam co-founded a healthcare software services company. After an acquisition to a larger competitor in 2012, Adam met Dr. Melissa Hunfalvay during a tennis match and not long after they started RightEye and have recently expanded the business to include HarmonEyes. Adam and his wife reside in the Washington, DC area and is the proud father of 3 young adults.
RightEye is an eye-tracking company that delivers a medical device to healthcare providers such as eye care and neuro-rehabilitation, hospitals, elite sports and military. This year RightEye launched HarmonEyes, a software business that leverages eye-tracking and AI. As eye-tracking sensors become ubiquitous in vehicles, cockpits, XR headsets, monitors, phones and tablets, HarmonEyes delivers a number of solutions that identify and predict the state of a user, preventing problems and improving performance of many tasks. Examples include fatigue and cognitive load. Additionally, HarmonEyes helps make eye-tracking sensors interoperable by creating a standardized eye-tracking output across all devices.
www.harmoneyes.com
HarmonEyes adds value to the mobility market by enhancing existing driver monitoring systems (DMS), expanding on DMS capabilities and making expansion across devices seamless. Products include cognitive load, fatigue, situational awareness, etc. Driving demo link here: https://youtu.be/QnqClrMBTQc
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In this episode of the Reimagined Mobility Podcast, we sit down with Chris O'Connor, President and CEO of Humanetics, to explore the critical yet often overlooked world of crash test dummies and automotive safety. Chris delves into the evolution of crash test dummies from the 1950s to today, highlighting the advancements in technology that have made cars safer. We discuss the importance of both passive and active safety features, the role of digital twins in vehicle testing, and the future of mobility safety. This insightful conversation sheds light on the intricate details of vehicle safety testing and the ongoing mission to reduce road fatalities.
Chris O’Connor is the President & Chief Executive Officer of Humanetics - a global industrial technology business focused on putting human well-being at the center of industrial design. Humanetics’ most iconic technology is the crash test dummy, but it’s full and growing solution portfolio includes crash test systems, virtual crash test dummies used in crash simulation, the world’s largest database of 3D body scans, ergonomic design software, custom sensors used in mission critical environments and laser micromachining. Humanetics serves customers in the automotive, aerospace, biomedical, energy, semi-conductor and industrial sectors. It employs over 1000 employees across 26 international locations.
In 2010, Mr. O’Connor led the acquisition and merger of two safety technology companies to form the modern-day Humanetics and since then has significantly grown the core business through organic growth and further acquisition. Humanetics has been the pioneer and global market leader in the design and manufacturing of crash test dummies, used by aerospace and automotive engineers, since 1952. Its fastest growing services are in the development of software simulation models for virtual safety testing, used to design and test conventional and autonomous vehicle safety.
During his leadership, Mr. O’Connor has led seven successful acquisitions that expanded Humanetics beyond crash safety. The impact of the Humanetics’ solutions can be seen and used everywhere around us. Its products are critical to the performance of systems for civil infrastructure, energy, oil & gas, medical and electronics and telecommunications; its sophisticated inclusion pump sensors ensure patients receive proper medication dosages; and oil-drilling rigs are safe for operators and the environment. Its state-of-the-art optical fibers allow for advanced navigation of military jets, UAVs and guided missiles, while its custom sensor solutions protect pilots and passengers in military and commercial aircraft.
Prior to Humanetics, Mr. O’Connor held senior leadership positions at TRW (now ZF), Martin Marietta and General Electric. In addition Chris is a retired Colonel in the US Army, and a graduate of the U.S. Army Command & General Staff College.
Mr. O’Connor is a two-time recipient of Ernst & Young’s prestigious Entrepreneur Of The Year® Award as winner in 2012 for Michigan & Northwest Ohio and again in 2018 as a National Finalist.
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Join us as Mike Rowe, Director of Business Development Electronics & Mechatronics at Autoliv, dives into the future of automotive safety systems in our latest episode of "Reimagine Mobility." Discover how technologies like smart airbags, electric seat belts, and advanced driver-assistance systems are transforming passenger safety. Learn about the challenges and opportunities in integrating these technologies into autonomous vehicles and what the future holds for road safety.
Mike Rowe is Director of Business Development Electronics & Mechatronics at Autoliv, working to improve safety throughout the advancement of autonomous driving functionality. This work includes the electrification of seat belts and steering wheels, as well as other advanced development areas in sensing and wireless applications.
Mike’s development philosophy is centered around utilizing a systems engineering approach to define functional requirements as early as possible to realize launch quality and cost efficiencies. Mike’s background includes 25 years of electronics development, launch, and production management in the automotive industry in technical and leadership roles. Mike holds a BSEE degree from Kettering University and an MSEM degree from Oakland University.
Mike is an active member of various Alliance For Automotive Innovation committees, the MIT Advanced Vehicle Technology Consortium, MEMA, the Automotive Safety Council, and leads a global research team focused on HMI and occupant sensing for automated driving.
Autoliv’s mission is to provide world class, life-saving solutions for mobility and society.
In 70 years Autoliv has grown from a single bright mind thinking about automotive safety to a global restraints company saving 35,000 lives a year. Autoliv’s focus on safety and innovation will help address the rapid changes in mobility while protecting the lives of pedestrians, commercial drivers, and occupants of modern and autonomous vehicles.
www.autoliv.com
https://www.autoliv.com/safety-solutions
https://www.autoliv.com/innovation
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-rowe-sr/
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Join us in this episode of the Reimagine Mobility podcast as we dive into the future of automotive innovation with Guido Bairati, Managing Director of VI-grade. Guido shares his extensive experience in the simulation world, discussing how VI-grade is transforming vehicle development through cutting-edge simulators and virtual testing techniques. Learn how these advancements are reducing development times, improving vehicle performance, and shaping the future of mobility. Don't miss insights on the role of AI, virtual reality, and the incredible collaboration between OEMs and suppliers in achieving near-perfect digital twins.
Guido Bairati
VI-grade, Managing Director 1995 - 1998
Technical Consultant at Volvo Car Corporation 1998 - 2002
Adams Product Dev and Technical Consultant 2002
Joined MSC Software as Key Account Mgr 2006
Master in Marketing & Communication 2008
Joined VI-grade as Sales Director 2018
Promoted VP Sales & Marketing 2022
Promoted Managing Director
25+ years of experience in the simulation world!
VI-grade is the global provider of disruptive vehicle development solutions that are paving the way to developing vehicles with Zero Prototypes.
Its human-centric solutions comprise industry-leading real-time simulation software, professional driving simulators, and Hardware-in-the-Loop solutions that accelerate product development across the transportation industry.
The company’s suite of scalable driving simulators covers a wide performance range to assess the multi-disciplinary driving experience. These proven solutions enable OEMs, suppliers, research centers, motorsport teams, and universities to reduce physical prototypes while accelerating innovation in their quest to get ever nearer to achieving the ultimate development goal of Zero Prototypes.
VI-grade is part of HBK’s Virtual Test Division, which focuses on providing real-time software, simulator, and hardware-in-the-loop solutions to virtually test products throughout the development cycle, helping companies accelerate innovation and reduce time-to-market, and improve their competitive advantage. For further information, please visit https://www.vi-grade.com
https://www.linkedin.com/company/vi-grade
https://www.vi-grade.com/en/zeroPrototypes/
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Join us in this enlightening interview with Ryan Green, co-founder of Gridwise, as we dive deep into how the gig economy is reshaping mobility. Ryan discusses the pivotal role of gig workers in today's rapidly evolving transportation landscape, Gridwise's impact on their earnings, and future mobility trends. Discover how data-driven insights from Gridwise are not just empowering gig workers but are also shaping the strategies of major players in the automotive and transportation industry. Don't miss Ryan's insights on the integration of autonomous vehicles and the future of vehicle utilization.
Ryan Green is the Co-Founder and CEO of Gridwise, an app for gig economy drivers to maximize their earnings and track all of their gig work in one place. Since launching in 2017, Gridwise has raised $20.4M in funding, with their latest Series A raising $12.7M led by Crosslink Capital, Autotech Ventures, and others. With 200k+ active drivers nationwide, Gridwise empowers those in the gig economy through demand insights, activity and finance tracking, and a marketplace of gig worker benefits. Before Gridwise, Ryan served as an active-duty Naval Officer after graduating from the United States Naval Academy. Following his time in the military, he worked the FX trading desk at PNC, executing multi-million trades for clients.
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Join us in this enlightening episode of the Reimagine Mobility podcast as we dive into the transformative world of drone logistics with Frank Noppel, CEO of Blueflite. Discover how drones are revolutionizing delivery systems, offering faster, cost-effective, and eco-friendly solutions. Frank discusses the technological advancements, regulatory environments, and the potential for drones in sectors like healthcare and industrial services. Learn about the challenges, solutions, and future prospects of drone logistics in this comprehensive discussion.
Frank is the CEO of Blueflite, a company solving the modern-day challenges in the logistics industry. Blueflite offers a unique platform featuring aerial delivery robots which enable significantly faster deliveries at a much lower cost compared to conventional transport. The Blueflite logistics solution allows for integration into an all-automated supply chain to for high-speed deliveries at scale. Frank is a serial entrepreneur with a PhD in aeronautical engineering from Cranfield University, and has also gained experience in the corporate world when he worked at McKinsey & Company as strategy consultant.
Blueflite is designing and manufacturing an advanced cargo drone platform to solve the modern-day challenges in the logistics industry. Blueflite’s drones offer faster deliveries at a lower cost compared to conventional transport. The unique and patented design features vectored thrust and machine learning software, giving it unrivaled maneuverability and the ability to reliably operate in any weather. The platform allows for complete digital integration through blueDigital, the company’s drone operations software. It facilitates an all-automated supply chain for high-speed deliveries at scale.
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Join us in this enlightening episode of "Reimagine Mobility," where we dive deep with Ashley Taylor into the evolving landscape of the mobility sector, focusing on the pivotal roles of human capital, recruitment, and workforce development. Ashley, a seasoned professional in the mobility space, shares her journey from automotive recruiting to founding her own consulting firm, highlighting the significance of talent strategy in the electric vehicle (EV) industry and beyond. Discover the challenges and opportunities in the transition from internal combustion engines to EVs, the impact of hybrid roles, and the vital importance of upskilling in today's job market. Whether you're a job seeker in the mobility sector or a company navigating the shifting tides of talent acquisition, this episode offers invaluable insights.
Ashley Taylor, with a rich 15-year career in workforce development and engineering recruitment, is a luminary in guiding entities and individuals in energy, transportation, and mobility. Her insights, shaped by experiences engaging with industry giants and innovative startups like Honda and Rivian, led her to establish Green Tech Resources and ChargedUp Careers.
At Green Tech Resources, Ashley consults on workforce strategy and talent attraction, while ChargedUp Careers is her platform for empowering job seekers through tailored career coaching. This dual expertise allows her to offer a unique perspective, bridging organizational needs with individual career aspirations.
Away from work, Ashley recharges with her family, bringing a personal touch to her professional insights. Known for her optimism and adherence to the golden rule, Ashley is a revered voice in her field, blending industry knowledge with genuine care.
Connect with Ashley on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleytaylorchargedup/
ChargedUp Careers offers transformative career coaching for engineering & technology leaders seeking to elevate their careers or pivot domains towards more fulfilling roles. By fostering intentional action and emphasizing each individual's unique skill set as a solution to organizational challenges, ChargedUp Careers positions its clients as indispensable hires in their desired fields. Check out our website to see how we help individuals just like you!www.chargedupcareers.com
Green Tech Resources is a specialized consulting firm in the sustainable transportation field, dedicated to assisting organizations with talent attraction strategy, workforce development planning, and retained search services. By harnessing profound industry insights specifically in sustainable transportation, the firm adeptly addresses the unique challenges and opportunities in this sector, ensuring that companies attract and retain top-tier talent to propel their environmentally-focused missions forward. Interested in learning more? Reach out to Ashley direction at ashley@greentechtalent.com
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Join us in an enlightening conversation with Mitch Marks from HBK on the Reimagined Mobility podcast. Mitch shares his deep insights into the electrification of mobility, emphasizing the critical role of testing, innovation, and system-level thinking in pushing the boundaries of electric vehicles (EVs) and mobility solutions. Discover how advancements in electric motors, batteries, and testing methodologies are driving the future of mobility towards more efficient, sustainable, and intelligent systems. Mitch also discusses the challenges and opportunities in reskilling engineers, the importance of data in simulation and testing, and a glimpse into the next wave of mobility innovations. Tune in to explore how we're moving toward an electrified future, one test at a time.
Mitch has worked in electric motor development since 2014 and specializes in the test and measurement of traction motors and drives. He focuses on developing new testing techniques and accelerating the development process through testing. He has been with HBK since 2017 as a member of the electric power testing team. He has an undergraduate and a master’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Wisconsin – Madison WEMPEC program.
HBK (Hottinger, Brüel & Kjær) provides scalable test and validation solutions that enables engineers in transportation, aerospace and defense, and telecom markets to cut time-to-market, drive innovation, and take the lead in a highly competitive global marketplace. HBK offers technology for sensing, data acquisition, data analytics and simulation to cover all aspects of product design, development and deployment. Key applications include electric power train performance calibration, durability testing, and electromechanical analysis.
https://www.hbkworld.com/en
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Dive deep into the transformative world of additive manufacturing with Fadi Abro from Stratasys as we explore how this megatrend is reshaping the automotive industry, from prototyping to manufacturing and beyond. Learn about the challenges, opportunities, and future predictions directly from an insider. Whether you're an industry professional or just fascinated by how cars will be built in the future, this discussion will provide you with valuable insights into reimagining mobility.
Fadi Abro is the Global Director of Transportation at Stratasys. In this role, Fadi develops and deploys the Go-to-Market strategies for transportation industry, driving innovative manufacturing methods for use in automotive, rail, motorsports, marine and agriculture. Fadi has more than 12 years of additive manufacturing experience and leads a global cross functional team of sales and engineering experts to drive implementation of additive manufacturing applications.
Fadi joined Stratasys in 2010 with a background in engineering. Prior to Stratasys, he worked for a large automotive tier 1 supplier as a sales engineer. Fadi holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, and an MBA in Sales and Marketing.
Stratasys is leading the global shift to additive manufacturing with innovative 3D printing solutions for industries such as aerospace, automotive, consumer products and healthcare. Through smart and connected 3D printers, polymer materials, a software ecosystem, and parts on demand, Stratasys solutions deliver competitive advantages at every stage in the product value chain. The world’s leading organizations turn to Stratasys to transform product design, bring agility to manufacturing and supply chains, and improve patient care.
To learn more about Stratasys visit www.stratasys.com, the Stratasys blog, X/Twitter, LinkedIn, or Facebook.
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In our latest episode of the Reimagined Mobility Podcast, Stephan Tarnutzer dives deep with Paul Drysch from PreAct Technologies into how LIDAR technology is transforming not just the automotive industry but also other sectors by enhancing safety and operational efficiency. From his journey from Honda Motor to pioneering affordable LIDAR solutions, Paul shares invaluable insights into the challenges and opportunities of innovation in automotive safety. Join us as we explore the versatile applications of LIDAR beyond vehicles, the evolving consumer perceptions around vehicle safety, and a glimpse into the future of mobility and technology. Don't miss this insightful conversation on driving the future forward.
Paul Drysch is co-founders and CEO of PreAct Technologies, and he is responsible for the launch a suite of flash LiDAR sensors to address various use cases across multiple industries including agriculture, healthcare, smart cities, retail, security, transportation, education or any field that requires detailed 3D mapping and modeling. Paul is a proven business leader, motivator and manager who is excellent at leading early/mid stage startups to their full growth potential. He has closed more than $2.5 billion in deals in the automotive, mobility and connected car markets over the past 17 years. He has founded two companies in this space and and co-founded two more. His passion and knowledge is dedicated to the autonomous mobility space.
PreAct Technologies is the market leader in near-field software-definable flash LiDAR technology and integrated SDK (software development kit). Its patent-pending suite of sensor technologies provides high resolution, affordable LiDAR solutions to a wide range of industries including robotics, healthcare, ITS, logistics, security, industrial, consumer electronics, trucking, and automotive. With unmatched quality and accuracy, PreAct’s edge processing algorithms drive technology resulting in 3D depth-maps of small objects at sub-centimeter accuracy up to 20 meters. PreAct’s LiDARs and SDK enable companies and innovators to address the industry’s most pressing business and technology needs. The firm is headquartered in Portland, Oregon, with offices in Ashburn, Virginia, and Barcelona Spain.
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Dive into the 'Reimagined Mobility Podcast' series, where the future of transportation unfolds through groundbreaking discussions on autonomous vehicles, alternative energy, and the role of technology in transforming yard operations. Explore how innovation in software-defined vehicles and the integration of high-definition camera technology is not just redefining the automotive landscape but also leading the charge towards a more sustainable and efficient future. Join us as we navigate the exciting journey of mobility reimagined, where every episode promises insights into the technologies and trends driving the future of transportation.
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Dive into the fascinating journey of autonomous driving with Richard Bishop, a pioneer in the field since 1991. In this episode of the Reimagine Mobility Podcast, we explore the early days of ADAS, the impact of autonomous technologies on various industries, and what the future holds for autonomous vehicles. Join us as we discuss the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in reimagining mobility.
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Richard Bishop has over 25 years of experience in the domain of intelligent, connected, and automated vehicles and how these interact with our transportation system and society, including automated cars, trucks, and robotaxis. He provides strategic consulting to automotive manufacturers, suppliers, and tech firms, as well as advising federal and state government agencies in the U.S. and abroad. Mr. Bishop serves as 2nd Vice Chair of the American Trucking Association’s Automated Driving Study Group. He founded the International Task Force on Vehicle Highway Automation, which had its 25th Annual Meeting in 2022. Prior to establishing Bishop Consulting in 1997, Mr. Bishop was Program Manager for Vehicle-Highway Automation at the USDOT Federal Highway Administration. He holds engineering degrees from Auburn University and Johns Hopkins University, plus an M.A. in Transformational Leadership and Social Change from Tai-Sophia Institute.
Richard Bishop
Principal | Bishop Consulting
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www.RichardBishopConsulting.com
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In this engaging episode, Dr. Christopher Borroni-Bird, founder of Afreecar LLC, delves into the transformative journey toward sustainable mobility solutions. Transitioning from his early career in major automotive companies, Chris embarked on a mission to harness innovation for the planet's benefit. The podcast highlights the Afreecar initiative, a testament to Chris's vision of providing solar-powered mobility in developing countries, addressing these regions' unique challenges. Through a blend of sustainability and design philosophy, Chris envisions a future where global mobility is not only accessible but also harmonious with the environment. The discussion extends to the broader implications of such sustainable practices on global climate change and the potential for design to catalyze significant positive change in communities worldwide.
Dr. Christopher Borroni-Bird is Founder of Afreecar LLC and an expert on sustainable and affordable mobility for ALL the world’s people. This builds on his 25-year career leading advanced mobility initiatives at several major organizations as well as volunteering in sub-Saharan Africa.
At Afreecar he is a senior advisor on future mobility to McKinsey and is also sought out to provide independent technical due diligence on future mobility solutions and companies in vehicle autonomy, connectivity and electrification.
Separately, Afreecar is also developing an e-kit that power assists non-motorized vehicles while also transforming them into mobile power sources, which has many applications in both the developing and developed worlds.
He served as Waymo’s Chief Engineer for Future Vehicle Programs and has been a Research Scientist at MIT Media Lab. From 2012 to 2017, he was Qualcomm’s VP of Strategic Development, responsible for wireless automotive solutions. Prior to this, he led GM’s Electric Networked Vehicle (EN-V), the world’s first drivable vehicles to demonstrate today’s accepted vision of future mobility (and extensively deployed at the 2010 Shanghai World Expo). He led GM’s Autonomy, Hy-wire and Sequel “skateboard” electric vehicle concepts, now widely adopted by the Auto Industry, and has 50 patents. He is co-author of “Reinventing the Automobile: Personal Urban Mobility for the 21st Century”, with Larry Burns and the late Bill Mitchell (MIT Press, 2010). Before joining GM in 2000, he led Chrysler’s gasoline fuel cell vehicle development. He was inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame as a Young Leader in 2000 and was one of Automotive News’ inaugural “Electrifying 100” in 2011.
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In this episode, we delve into the transformative impacts of electrification and connectivity in the automotive industry, exploring how these advancements reshape vehicle design, functionality, and safety standards. Mary Joyce, a seasoned industry expert with a rich background in automotive technology and leadership at UL Solutions, shares her insights on the evolving role of regulatory bodies in ensuring the safety and reliability of emerging automotive technologies. We also discuss the challenges and future directions of testing and certifying advanced automotive systems, the global regulatory landscape, and the ongoing debate over centralized computing in vehicles. Joyce's perspectives illuminate the potential future of electric vehicles and the automotive industry's path toward safer, more connected, and sustainable mobility solutions.
Mary Joyce
2023: Automotive Hall of Fame Industry Influencer Awardee
2022: Board Member: California Mobility Center
2021: Advisory Board Member: Enertech Capital
2019 - present: Global Vice President & General Manager Critical Systems and Mobility: UL Solutions
2017: Vice President North American operations; Transportation Division, SGS
21 yrs: OEM experience
8 yrs: Automotive supplier experience
13 yrs: Business ownership: Software Application development
14 US patents: Alternate propulsion, software, electronics
Walter P. Chrysler awardee: Technology advances in the area of alternate propulsion
MBA: International business and Analytics
MS: Electrical Engineering
BS: Computer Electrical Engineering
Personal
Detroit native, living near Tampa, Florida currently.
4 children; 4th grandchild arriving in a few weeks!
A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions transforms safety, security, and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 100 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers’ product innovation and business growth.
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In this episode of AVL's Reimagined Mobility Podcast, Phil Stephenson from PACCAR delves into the electrification and alternative propulsion systems for heavy-duty trucks, emphasizing the industry's shift towards reducing CO2 emissions. Stephenson brings his extensive experience in diesel engines, thermal management, and battery systems into a discussion that covers the challenges and strategies of electrifying heavy-duty vehicles, the potential of hydrogen fuel cells, and the role of policy and industry collaboration in overcoming infrastructure and technological hurdles. This conversation provides deep insights into the future of sustainable heavy-duty transport and PACCAR's approach to navigating these changes.
Dr. Philip Stephenson is General Manager, PACCAR Technical Center. He has held this position since 2012.
Prior to his current position, Dr. Stephenson was Vice President, Exide Technologies. Before joining PACCAR, he worked as Director of Product Development and Engineering with A123 Systems where he led engineering teams in the US and Germany. Dr. Stephenson was also Chief Engineer for product development and validation at automotive supplier Behr and was instrumental in the expansion of Behr’s test facilities to support their North American automotive business.
Early in his career, Dr. Stephenson worked as a computational fluid dynamics simulation engineer at Mercedes Benz Research in Stuttgart, Germany, an engineering manager at Fluent Inc. (now Ansys) and an executive at CD-adapco (now Siemens)
At the PACCAR Technical Center, Dr. Stephenson leads teams responsible for product validation of Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks and for development, calibration and testing of PACCAR diesel and alternative fuel powertrains for North America.
Dr. Stephenson earned a Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology and a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin and a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Arizona State University.
PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of premium light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines, provides financial services, information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.
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This week, we're venturing into the future of transportation with a special guest, Vivek, a leading innovator from Apex.AI. Together, we'll explore how cutting-edge technologies and visionary ideas are setting the stage for a revolution in mobility. Vivek's unique insights and experiences at Apex.AI provide a fascinating glimpse into the advancements shaping our travel tomorrow.
Apex.AI aims to provide a robust, safety-certified middleware framework for companies to build their applications on top, allowing them to differentiate their vehicles based on the Apex middle layer. This allows OEMs to differentiate their vehicles based on the applications, regardless of the underlying hardware and operating system being used. By providing a safety-certified middleware framework, Apex.AI aims to provide a reliable platform for companies to build their applications and differentiate their vehicles.
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Vivek is the Director of Business Development of Apex.AI. In his role, he leads the business development activity for Apex.AI in North America, enabling the transition of automotive and non-automotive OEMs to software-centric development by adopting a truly cutting-edge framework and methodology derived from the ROS open-source community.
Vivek is a pragmatic engineering and business professional, passionate about leveraging the power of software to solve real-world problems. During his early years in the automotive industry, he worked in the General Motors team that developed the first stability control system to make cars safer in tricky road conditions. In his subsequent roles at Bosch and AVL, he helped several automotive OEMs reach their goals of developing safe and reliable mobility solutions using innovative approaches, advanced development tools and safety-certified operating systems. During this time he also co-authored several SAE papers highlighting those methods and tools.
Vivek obtained a Management Certificate from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business, a master’s degree in engineering from The Ohio State University and a bachelor’s degree from the Indian Institute of Technology.
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In this episode, of Reimagine Mobility, Stephan sits down with Jeff Varick, Founder and CEO of Brandmotion, LLC to discuss the impact of aftermarket products on the mobility sector. Jeff Varick is Founder and CEO of Brandmotion, LLC, a Novi, Michigan-based vehicle safety systems development company focused on improving vehicle safety performance through retrofit and original equipment technology integration.
Brandmotion is a developer of highly integrated vehicle retrofit safety solutions for the automotive aftermarket. Brandmotion distributes OEM-quality advanced safety technology solutions under the Brandmotion brand through its North American network of over 2,500 installers, fleets and dealers.
In addition, Brandmotion develops and supplies custom safety solutions for some of the nation’s largest commercial, specialty vehicle manufacturers and upfitters.
Brandmotion is also a pioneer and market leader in integrating Connected Vehicle (CV) solutions to advance V2X communication technology to greater numbers of cars and trucks already on the road. The company has served in the Vehicle Integrator role for over 40 US CV Deployments and has installed more V2X onboard units in vehicles in North America than any other entity. As Vehicle Integrator, Brandmotion is responsible for all sourcing, verification, system integration, installation, and field support of the vehicles.
Brandmotion has won numerous awards from SEMA, the leading aftermarket association, including Manufacturer of the Year in 2016. In 2017, Jeff was honored by the SEMA PRO Council as Person of the Year for his leadership in leading the aftermarket into the Connected Vehicle era. Jeff also serves on the Global Board of Directors of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE).
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In this episode Stephan sits down with Joe Grace to discuss global mobility trends, the role of hybrids in the future, the next advancement in passenger vehicles, and differentiating between brands.
Electric vehicles (EVs) are a growing category, with hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and range-extended electric vehicles featuring gas engine generators for electrical power. These vehicles have variable-sized batteries, ranging from the minimum to some in some cases. Larger batteries can provide the EV experience if the consumer plugs in and charges up while consuming the battery, allowing the gas engine generator to generate electrical power. The complex emission requirements and electrification issues make EVs challenging to achieve. Some manufacturers strive to achieve a fully electric solution with zero emissions while providing the necessary range. However, North America's truck market is particularly challenging, with pickup truck owners used to heavy payloads, towing, and long distances. The Cybertruck, a new offering from Ford and General Motors, aims to meet these consumer needs, but it is challenging to meet all their needs.
Manufacturers face challenges blending passenger cars with electric vehicles due to pressure on aerodynamics and energy efficiency. The general shape of sedans and crossover SUVs is similar, making it difficult to differentiate between them. The convergence of shape and performance is particularly challenging for electrified vehicles, which offer incredible performance numbers. To differentiate and maintain brand consistency while providing a unique experience, manufacturers must differentiate their products while still appealing to consumers.
Recently retired from Stellantis, Joseph M. Grace led the Physical and Functional Design & Integration organization. In this assignment Grace had responsibility for the global development of all Stellantis product programs from Concept Development, Virtual Engineering and Vehicle Integration through final Validation across the 14 Stellantis brands. The group has responsibility for all segments and global markets. Prior to this assignment, Grace led the Total Vehicle Integration organization at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles which led all vehicle development, integration and validation globally.
From 2018 to 2021, Grace was responsible for Maserati Product Development in Modena, Italy with full responsibility for Maserati and Alfa Romeo product programs. From 2012 to 2018 was responsible for Advanced Concepts and Platform Development at FCA. In this position, Grace led the creation phase for all future vehicle programs and the development of new architectures to support global applications.
Previously, he held the position of Vehicle Line Executive – Street and Racing Technology (SRT) and A/B Segment Vehicles, Chrysler Group. In this position, Grace was responsible for the engineering management of all current and future SRT vehicle platforms along with the on-track motorsports efforts for factory-supported motorsports teams. Grace was also responsible for A/B Segment Vehicle Programs.
First joining the former Chrysler Corporation in 1985 as a product engineer, Grace led numerous product programs in Body Engineering, Vehicle Integration, Manufacturing and Program Management.
Grace holds a Master of Business Administration degree from University of Michigan (1992), a Master of Science degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Michigan-Dearborn (1987) and a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Notre Dame (1985).
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The Transportation and Power Systems division focuses on assisting in the transition to a decarbonized economy, specifically in mobility, electricity generation, and storage for mobility applications.
Argonne is focusing on the reliability of electric vehicle charging, particularly DC fast charging, as a benchmark for the success rate of refueling.
There must be a paradigm shift in how we think about refueling versus recharging. Some see the potential for electric vehicles to be an additional drag on the grid. However, if electric vehicles are connected to the grid, distributed batteries could be leveraged as a resource to stabilize and provide services. This shift in thinking about electric vehicle charging is a significant step towards a more sustainable and efficient future.
Further energy savings opportunities are available with connected and automated vehicles. Extensive analysis and experimental work is underway, focusing on the impact of automated vehicles on traffic around the eco vehicle. While eco vehicles may be fuel-efficient, overall energy consumption may increase if they disrupt traffic flow.
The integration of AI, ADAS and ADS automated driving features has allowed for a more integrated view of systems of systems. Argonne is interested in how people engage with the system, as full automation is still a few years away. This could have larger energy implications than building the perfect system.
The focus on energy savings is not limited to edge cases but extends to the everyday, mundane cases that occur repeatedly. The lab is interested in understanding how people might engage with the system, as this could significantly impact overall energy consumption. The lab's engineering teams are working to understand how people might engage with the system and make informed decisions about adopting eco vehicles.
Dr. Thomas Wallner is the director of Argonne National Laboratory’s Transportation and Power Systems (TAPS) division. His team leverages its groundbreaking experimental and analytical capabilities to accelerate the development of sustainable mobility and power technologies to achieve the aggressive U.S. decarbonization goals. TAPS focuses on conducting systematic and deep analyses of all sustainable mobility technologies for on-road vehicles including light-, medium- and heavy-duty, non-road construction, agriculture, mining, rail, marine, and aviation sectors as well as decarbonizing stationary power generation, including combined heat and power systems. TAPS expertise and capabilities provide workforce development, demonstration, and deployment of innovative solutions for decarbonization that will support our nation’s transition to a cleaner and more sustainable transportation and power generation future that benefits everyone.
Thomas holds a M.S. and Ph.D. from Graz University of Technology, Austria, has published more than 100 peer-reviewed technical papers including 30 journal papers and several book chapters. He is an active Fellow Grade member of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) and has been serving as a session organizer and chair at several national and international conferences.
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The automotive industry is expected to face challenges in meeting the same aggressive launch program processes and technological leaps as the consumer space. This shift in consumer demand for fast, iterative development will impact the automotive industry as people become accustomed to rapid technological advancements. This could affect companies' ability to release new products every three years.
In the future, the vehicle experience will be viewed as a mobility experience, extending personal preferences such as infotainment and navigation. This will transform into an entertainment, business, and communications space, with autonomous vehicles driving this shift. The future of vehicles will focus on these purposes, with interior electronics significantly maximizing space. Autonomous vehicles will open up endless possibilities, and electrification will play a significant role. The future of vehicles will offer a space for socializing, chatting, and eating while charging, transforming how we interact with the road.
Historically, vehicle purchases were based on engine size. However, with electrification, the focus is now on the in-vehicle experience, with luxury solutions providing an exhilarating experience. Consumers are making buying choices based on the overall vehicle experience, with significant increases in screens, display sizes, and functionalities available today.
In this episode, Stephan Tarnutzer sits down with Mike Kenhard, CTO and VP of Engineering for Alps Alpine to discuss topics surrounding consumer electronics in mobility, the way software changes our view of mobility, AI use today and key mobility technology markets.
Previously Mike has held roles as General Manager of XL Fleet (a commercial vehicle electrification company), and significant roles in leading engineering consultancies including President of IAV North America and as Engineering Director for AVL. Mike has also spent time with DENSO in both the US and Europe and with Ford of Europe.
Alps Alpine conducts business across three segments: Components, Sensors and Communication, and Modules and Systems. Our products and services tend to the needs of customers in many different sectors, including automotive, consumer electronics, mobile devices and gaming markets. We also look to break ground and expand our horizons in new application domains, such as industrial equipment and the Internet of Things.
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Potential and great things characterize the hype cycle for technologies in the industry, but the market assumes a 100% solution in the next few years. Predictable incremental innovation drives primary adoption. This is due to end users' ability to absorb the technology, especially in off-highway spaces. The market is moving towards incremental functions that make machines more efficient and enable new operators to work better for extended periods. Automation is more relevant in the industry, and while there has been hype about autonomous cars, significant technological advancement is still needed for on-road autonomy. The Ag space is the most conducive to full or close to full autonomy, as it offers a combination of uninhabited environments, stability, and well-controlled environments.
The triple technology challenge refers to the complex environment of alternative fuels, automation, and connectivity. The industry grapples with different diesel emissions levels, regulations, environmental conditions, and infrastructure. The impact on OEMs and customers is significant, as it may lead to new ways of going to market and business models, but it may also force changes in business models. This is the core of the industry's ongoing struggle with changing technologies.
There is a productivity opportunity from looking at systems in the farm and construction industry. Instead of looking at individual machines, we should look at how that machine interacts with the environment, other machines, and other processes.
abcg™ is a commercial vehicle advisory practice that offers unrivalled experience, deep industry knowledge and an external 360o perspective to clients, qualifying them to deliver accelerated, sustainable transformation that propels business performance from good to exceptional. Equally focused on delivering successful outcomes as well as conceiving strategy, abcg™ help to identity and remove points of friction and provide hands on support to implement the required change.
Alan Berger is Managing Partner at abcg™, a commercial vehicle advisory practice. Alan has over 30 years of international product development experience in the off-highway vehicle industry, much of which he gained through roles of increasing importance with Volvo Construction Equipment culminating in the role of Senior Vice President, Technology followed by Chief Technology Officer at CNH Industrial. Alan also serves as Independent Director at Multi-Wing A/S in addition to being past board chair of the SAE ITC.
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In this episode Stephan is joined by Mohammad Musa Founder and CEO of Deepen. Deepen provides the only safety-first full AI data tool suite for annotation, calibration & validation.
Data adaptation is a crucial aspect of transforming sensor suites, enabling the interpretation and validation of data from various camera types and thermal sensors. The precision of this data adaptation is achieved through fine-grained pixel-level accuracy, allowing for multi-modal ability in light, camera, and radar over time.
Balancing automation and human involvement is crucial for ensuring accurate results and minimizing mistakes. Considering economics while balancing automation and human input is essential to avoid potential errors.
Automated quality checks and validation processes analyze AI and human actions across multiple runs, using heuristics and signals to create a workflow for productive labeling operations.
To ensure return on investment, customers should ensure solid data collection and calibration, avoid garbage-in and garbage-out scenarios, and collect data that aligns with the vehicle's operation.
Mohammad Musa started Deepen AI in January 2017 focusing on AI tools and infrastructure for the Autonomous Development & Robotics industries. Prior to Deepen, Mohammad was the head of Launch & Readiness at Google Apps for Work where he led a cross functional team managing product launches, product roadmap, trusted tester and launch communications. Before Google, Mohammad worked in software engineering and technical sales positions in the video games and semiconductor industries in multiple startups.
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Stephan is joined by Tom Baroch, Sr. Director of Global Partnerships at Outrider to discuss the commercializing of AV/EV distribution yards and automating logistics.
The distribution yard is a crucial link in the supply chain, serving as a transition point between warehouses and the open road for over 20 billion tons of freight annually. However, inefficiencies and unsafe manual tasks in these yards have led to bottlenecks in the supply chain. Over the past three years, these inefficiencies have led to diesel trucks idling in the yard, waiting for trucks or trailers, causing delays of up to four hours.
Yard trucks contribute significantly to the global carbon footprint, emitting 3.8 million tons of carbon dioxide. The future of yard operations is autonomous and electric, eliminating manual tasks for greater efficiency and safety. The private, confined space of yard operations is ideal for autonomy. Commercializing heavy-duty trucks with EV technology is a great place to start, reducing emissions and supporting the adoption of sustainable freight transportation. This aligns with forward-looking enterprises aiming to reduce emissions by having all-electric fleets in the next 10-20 years.
Automating a yard involves more than just an autonomous truck. Outrider's product is a comprehensive system that addresses operational challenges for customers. It includes a mission control dashboard allowing customers to control trucks and moves within their yards. The dashboard has an API that integrates with the customer's yard management system, directing trucks and trailers accordingly. They also handle deployment, infrastructure, and dock doors, making it a complete turnkey solution. Our focus on automation makes our product a winning solution.
The focus is on the system's overall throughput for the whole yard, not the speed of the trucks. The truck uses cameras and LiDARS to scan and geo-locate trailers, increasing efficiency continuously. The goal is to improve the total throughput of the yard, which can be operated with fewer yard trucks and with more accurate, safe, and efficient manual operations.
Tom Baroch is the Sr. Director of Global Partnerships at Outrider. He's responsible for designing, building and leading Outrider's supply chain and partnership ecosystem. Prior to Outrider, Tom spent over a decade developing and scaling supply chains that make mobility safer and cleaner at Bosch, Tesla and Waymo.
Outrider, the leader in autonomous yard operations for logistics hubs, helps large enterprises improve safety and increase efficiency. The only company exclusively focused on automating all aspects of yard operations, Outrider works with logistics-dependent enterprises to eliminate manual tasks that are hazardous and repetitive. Outrider’s mission is to drive the rapid adoption of sustainable freight transportation by deploying zero-emission systems. With its customers representing over 20 percent of all yard trucks operating in North America, Outrider is a private company backed by NEA, 8VC, Koch
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OEMs can differentiate themselves from competitors by customizing technologies like Android Auto or Apple CarPlay to their needs and brand image; making it easy for customers to access and use these services is a differentiator. Building a platform on top of Apple or Google's technologies is a good option, but it requires much effort and resources. OEMs invest in making it a customer choice by providing onboard systems that can use CarPlay or Android Auto to help customers switch to connected services. The ease of access to these technologies allows OEMs to differentiate themselves.
The automotive industry needs to focus on updated ability and flexible software. This includes bridging the gap between consumer electronics and the automotive industry. However, upgrading hardware without adding complexity to the overall system is challenging. It isn't easy to achieve a universal platform across the industry.
Thomas Bock is the Sr. Engineering Manager at Porsche Digital Inc. where he guides engineering teams building Porsche’s next- generation digital products. Recently his team has launched two products: Apple® Maps EV Routing and My Porsche in Apple CarPlay®
Previously, Bock was the Director of Vehicle Integration & Testing at Samsung Smart Machines, a part of Samsung Electronics, that developed a full-stack SoC- based ADAS platform solution for Tier1s and OEMs. He led teams responsible for the integration of the platform into the development & test vehicles, the data collection software and data collection operation as well as the validation and verification of the platform through Software-in-the-Loop (SiL), Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) to Vehicle-in-the-loop (ViL) testing. In addition, he contributed to the SAE/DIN spec. 91381 as well as to a handful of SAE EDGE™ Research Reports about automated driving simulation & testing, HD Maps, and In-Vehicle User experience.
Bock has 20+ years of experience within the automotive industry. Prior to joining Samsung and Porsche, he worked at Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America (1998-2018) where he contributed on the original Mercedes prototype for Internet in the vehicle, wireless communication for safety and infotainment (early DSRC), connected navigation, first iPod integration and multiple telematics concepts for show cars.
Bock was part of the team that developed the Mercedes-Benz Apps and launched them as a product in 2011. In the years following the launch, he worked on expanding the services and bringing them to all carlines and markets. From 2014 on he worked on the specification and pre-development of HD Maps and Localization for the Level 3 Highway Chauffeur Mercedes product, that was successfully handed over for development to the engineering group in Germany and is now in current S-Class as Drive Pilot product. After that, he worked on the Daimler/ Bosch project for “Urban Automated Driving” where he led the team on HD Maps and services for Level 4 Automated Driving.
Bock is originally from Germany and earned his Dipl.-Ing. (U.S. equivalent - Master of Science) in Computer Science & Electrical Engineering from University of Siegen, Germany.
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Electrification is another significant focus for the Navy, as it aims to reduce the need for power sources like diesel engines and gas turbines. The power is consumed by shafts and used for various applications, such as propulsion, missile launch, and navigation systems.
Two challenges arise in a ship: weight and space. Engines need to be more power-dense. The uncrewed mission can last 90 days, ensuring no service is required. Early detection of combustion anomalies allows for additional centrifuge-driven solutions. Advanced technologies like Common rail and a complete fuel purification system are also included.
The Department of Defense faces significant costs due to diesel fuel, which accounts for 1% of the US's total fossil fuel use. The Navy and Marine Corps are the first to experience severe weather impacts and are the ones affected. To address this issue, the Navy is working on transitioning to carbon-neutral or carbon-free fuel. Additionally, they are working on monitoring engine behavior to provide predictive maintenance and parts for ships. The development of the highest power density engine is also being considered.
Deep Bandyopadhyay stands out as an accomplished engineering leader with an extensive background spanning over 18 years in various transportation industries. Renowned for his ability to steer multimillion-dollar programs and pioneer innovative solutions, he excels in new technology development, product strategy formulation, and cross-functional collaboration. Dr. Bandyopadhyay's leadership has consistently delivered results, managing engineering teams and programs with P&L exceeding $50M and spanning across the globe.
Currently serving as Director at Fairbanks Morse Defense, Dr. Bandyopadhyay leads the New Product Development team, driving the creation of pioneering products to facilitate the organic and inorganic growth of the company. He is instrumental in devising top-level strategies aligned with the US Navy's decarbonization and electrification objectives.
Dr. Bandyopadhyay's journey has also encompassed impactful roles at Caterpillar (Progress Rail) and FEV, where he strategically advanced emerging technologies and guided transformative product development efforts, always in sync with global market trends. Notably, he holds more than 20 patents in the field of engine development, safeguarding his legacy of innovation.
Deep Bandyopadhyay holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan State University.
Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD) builds, maintains, and services the most trusted naval power and propulsion systems on the planet. For more than 100 years, FMD has been a principal supplier of a growing array of leading marine technologies, OEM parts, and turnkey services to the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and Canadian Coast Guard. FMD stands ready to rapidly support the systems that power military fleets without compromising safety or quality. In times of peace and war, the experienced engineers, sailors, and technicians of FMD demonstrate our commitment to supporting the mission and vision of critical global naval operations wherever and whenever needed. FMD is a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management.
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The automotive industry faces challenges in managing software and hardware complexity, especially in the context of over-the-air updates. OEMs need help managing a bifurcated world with 100 ECUs and need to integrate software updates into their stacks. However, the future of record vehicle architecture will simplify this process. Chip manufacturers must find affordable platforms for their products, but it doesn't mean they can afford it for a million vehicles. The biggest takeaway from the last 5 to 10 years is to reduce hardware and software complexity, then reduce service complexity on the back end. Engineers must constantly reduce and make better, as they love to create and add new features, but they must also continually reduce and improve.
Integrating technology into the vehicle is challenging, as it requires a balance between the car, cloud, and motor contract ecosystems to ensure optimal functionality and customer satisfaction. The challenge is not just the car itself but also the customer experience, as they may wait for their car to start on their mobile app after just a few seconds. The goal is to create a seamless consumer experience, ensuring their needs and expectations are met.
Timothy J. Yerdon President, Plymouth Technology Advisors
(Former Ford Motor Company and Visteon Corporation Executive)
Tim Yerdon is the President of Plymouth Technology Advisors, a global consultancy providing strategic guidance to vehicle manufacturers, suppliers, technology companies & start-up organizations supporting the rapidly evolving business of connected, electrified & autonomous mobility. Tim’s passion is around the seamless integration of design and technology to deliver customer driven, must have, user experiences.
Previously, Tim was global director at Ford Motor Company leading the business and product ownership for retail vehicles around software, services & hardware integration related to digital cockpit systems & in-vehicle-infotainment. He also was an initial member of the internal startup Team Edison, Ford’s dedicated team for battery electric vehicles that developed the customer-inspired and award-winning Mustang Mach-E SUV, F-150 Lightning truck, and E-Transit van. In prior roles as chief engineer of technology implementation & director of software and hardware strategy he led teams delivering common hardware, software and connected services with supplier-partners across electrified platforms.
Tim also served as Chief Marketing Executive at Visteon Corporation, a $3.8B global technology leader in vehicle cockpit electronics and connected car solutions. Leading all aspects of marketing and communications he was a key member of the c-suite leadership team delivering 11 straight quarters of top-line revenue growth, margin improvement, and stock price increases.
As an established innovation leader at Visteon, Tim also led diverse teams in industrial design, user experience design, connected car services, advanced cockpit electronics, advanced driver awareness systems, marketing, racing and the InnovationWorks® organization.
Tim is currently on the University of Michigan-Dearborn’s Industry Advisory Board and most recently added as an Innovation Judge for the prestigious Automotive News PACE awards. Tim previously served on the Consumer Technology Associations (CTA™) Board of Industry Leaders, Society of Automotive Engineers - Connect2Car consortium chairperson and Detroit Chamber | MICHauto talent retention committee chairperson.
Tim holds a master's degree in manufacturing systems from the University of Michigan - Dearborn and a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering technology from Penn State University – Behrend.
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Since 2004, Cohda Wireless has established itself as the leading supplier of innovative Connected Vehicle solutions that enable vehicles to connect with other vehicles and intelligent infrastructure in ITS, Smart City & Mining infrastructure. These connections, collectively called V2X, span Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V), Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I), and Vehicle-to-Pedestrian (V2P). This connectivity is used to allow vehicles to ‘talk’ to each other, to Smart Cities, and to vulnerable road users in order to avoid accidents, reduce congestion and increase efficiency.
Their innovative software enables accurate vehicle positioning, and cooperative collision avoidance and congestion reduction. Cohda Wireless technology allows vehicles to see around corners, know where they are without GPS, and interact with traffic infrastructure seamlessly in real time.
In this episode, Stephan sits down with Paul Gray CEO of Cohda Wireless as they discuss DSRC, Cellular, V2X, autonomous technologies and more.
Cohda is headquartered in Australia and has offices in Europe, China and the USA.
Cohda partners with Tier 1 Automotive Suppliers, ITS Equipment Vendors, and Mining Equipment Technology and Services (METS) vendors to provide complete hardware/software solutions to Car Makers, Smart Cities, and Mine Operators, respectively.
Paul started at Cohda as Chief Engineer, laying the foundations for Cohda’s groundbreaking automotive, smart cities and mining projects. He came to Cohda after six years in San Diego, working as CTO and Business Manager with wireless tech startups. As CEO, Paul has grown from 10 people to more than 42 and opened offices in Detroit, Munich and Shanghai. Paul’s tenure at the helm has positioned Cohda as the globally recognized brand for connected autonomous vehicles and smart city infrastructure.
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The market is increasingly demanding automation and AI, leading to a need for continued investment in these technologies. As these technologies become more prevalent, it is crucial to focus on safety and apply them appropriately. However, the market is also shifting towards drivers wanting assistance but not giving up control. This shift in focus can be a differentiator, as the degree to which a company can provide this assistance is a premium option, and in some cases, the price of entry is higher. There is a potential for 5G cellular networks to reduce infrastructure and enable specific use cases.
In this episode Stephan sits down with Reuben Sarkar, President and CEO for the American Center for Mobility (ACM). They discuss examples of 5G multi-access edge computing to avoid pedestrian accidents. Among other topics covered are automated and connected vehicle development, key differentiators in technology competition, the need in consumer technology education and future needs of the consumer.
Reuben Sarkar serves as the President and CEO for the American Center for Mobility (ACM) where he oversees ACM’s 500-acre Global Development Center focused on advancing safe, sustainable, and secure mobility technologies. He has more than two decades of experience in sustainable mobility & energy in corporate, government, and entrepreneurial roles.
Formerly, he was with the U.S. Department of Energy, where he oversaw the Sustainable Transportation Sector in EERE which included the Vehicle, Fuel Cell, and Bioenergy Technologies Offices.
He has held leadership and advisory roles in a number of startups and is an Operator Advisor to Assembly Ventures. Prior to that, Reuben spent more than a decade at General Motors.
He holds both Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Chemical Engineering, as well as an MBA with high distinction, all from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.
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In this episode Stephan is joined by Wener Happenhofer, Vice President Intelligence and eMobility Solutions at Goodyear Tire.
Tire sensors are essential for the future of mobility. They provide information on tire pressure, wear, and even the health of the tire. Advanced sensor technology, such as RFID sensors, can help identify a tire and its type. This information can also determine if the tire is the best fit for the vehicle. Tire sensors also measure pressure, temperature, and footprint length. All of this information can be used for many different applications. Tires have become an additional sensor for vehicles.
Goodyear uses data from tire sensors and other vehicle sensors to provide information to service fleet managers. This information can reduce costs, increase uptime, and improve vehicle stability and activities. Goodyear also uses this data to connect service providers with fleets and fleet managers to turn around vehicles and increase their uptime quickly. The company has a proactive solution in Europe that provides information from different tire sensors. The data can be submitted to OEMs directly, and Goodyear is also working on edge computing IoT.
Werner discusses the use of advanced sensors and tires in commercial vehicles. Sightline basis, a tire intelligence platform, is being implemented in fleets in Europe. The industry is transitioning towards more autonomy in the vehicle, and different levels of autonomy are well-defined. Traditional OEMs are moving towards a higher degree and a higher level of autonomy. Soon, there will be OEMs that do this type of information for their system and also to inform their customers.
When considering the detection of ice on the road in autonomous vehicles, tire data can assist. Once on the ice, there is not much to do anymore, and the car is already veering and swerving. Sensors in the tire work with the rest of the sensor suite of road prediction services, such as camera systems and light assist to recondition algorithms accordingly. The information is used to detect friction potential.
Werner Happenhofer, Vice President Tire Intelligence and eMobility Solutions
Werner joined Goodyear in 2023 with more than 20 years of experience in organizations such as Continental, ZF, Hella and Eaton. He has an extensive background leading global teams and a track record of working directly with customers and internal and external stakeholders to build collaborative partnerships and bring new technologies and innovations to market.
As vice president, Tire Intelligence and eMobility Solutions, Werner is responsible for ramping up Goodyear’s initiatives in connected products and services, while also leading the charge to partner and invest in seed-to-growth-stage startups in emerging mobility technology.
Werner is a proven leader with a strong engineering, operational and sales and marketing mindset. He has a proven track record of securing funding for new business opportunities and has developed meaningful relationships in the automotive industry that he has leveraged to foster co-innovation. He has a master of science degree in engineering from the Technical University of Munich.
About The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 74,000 people and manufactures its products in 57 facilities in 23 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate.
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Vehicles continue to shift focus more on electronics and software and this shift impacts lamp manufacturers. In this week’s episode of Stephane Vedie, CEO of LUXIT Group joins Stephan Tarnutzer as they reimagine mobility in the world of vehicle lighting. They discuss innovations, design integration, smart lighting, safety features and more.
There is a trend towards smart lighting in cars, focusing on interior lighting and features. Some features allow customers to customize welcome features based on lighting, including high-resolution logo projections and small movies and videos.
The regulations for these features are evolving, with China becoming more advanced and allowing new functions to be legal on the road. Different users share vehicles, driving the trend of sharing mobility. Users want to customize their vehicles to feel like they are their own. Lighting plays a significant role in safety, function, and customization in the future world of software-defined vehicles.
LUXIT is a world-leading technology expert in vehicle small lamp design, with a mission to inspire and guide the evolution of lighting for styling, branding, performance, and safety. LUXIT is a company of world-leading technology experts in vehicle small lamp design and manufacture, headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan, serving OEMs and Tier 1 customers separately under two divisions.
Their mission is to inspire and guide the evolution of lighting for styling, branding, performance, and safety in automotive small lamp, auxiliary lighting and components for both exterior and interior applications.
LUXIT has a global footprint and full vertical integration allows us to serve our customers with speed, creativity, and flexibility, and our family of companies operates as a streamlined organization.
Stephane is the CEO of LUXIT Group, a global lighting supplier to the Automotive Industry.
He has 25 years’ experience in the automotive industry working for global corporations in Europe and North America. Prior to joining LUXIT Group, Mr. Vedie was the North American CEO at Magneti Marelli (now Marelli) and the Global CEO at Varroc Lighting Systems (now Plastic Omnium Lighting).
He joined New Water Capital in September 2021, a PE firm located in Boca Raton Florida, to lead their automotive platform. LUXIT Group was created with the acquisition of 5 different privately owned companies. Mr. Vedie holds dual Masters Degrees, one in Purchasing from University of Grenoble (France,) and the other in Business Administration from the Graduate School of Business in Amiens (France).
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MIPI A-PHY (originally released to members in September 2020) is the first standardized, asymmetric, long-reach serializer-deserializer (SerDes) physical layer specification targeted for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), autonomous driving systems (ADS), in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) displays and other surround-sensor applications (e.g., cameras, lidar, radar).
A-PHY's primary mission is to transfer high-speed data between cameras and displays and their related ECUs.
A-PHY offers:
- High reliability: Ultra-low packet error rate (PER) of less than 10-19 for unprecedented performance over the vehicle lifetime
- High resiliency: Ultra-high immunity to EMI effects in demanding automotive conditions
- Long reach: Up to 15 meters
- High performance: Data rate as high as 16 Gbps with v1.0; up to 32 Gbps with support for Star - Quad (STQ) cables in v1.1
Gideon Kedem, head of the automotive business at Valens Semiconductor, a fabless chipmaker that is addressing the growing challenges posed by Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) in today’s increasingly connected automobiles, as a guest.
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Mobility companies must know that local policies will support their growth when considering a location. The company's future depends not only on the economic environment but also on the legislative environment. Michigan has a robust automotive tradition and partnerships within the state.
Michigan's Office of Future Mobility and Electrification (OFME) coordinates and collaborates with four critical agencies in Michigan: MEDC (economic), MDOT (transportation), LEO (labor), and EGLE (environment/ energy). The mission is mainly focused on the needs of the residents, creating safer, more equitable, and environmentally conscious transportation.
Michigan continues to push the bounds of technology and lead in innovation.
In this episode, Stephan is joined by Kathryn Snorrason, the VP & Deputy Chief Mobility Officer with Michigan's Office of Future Mobility and Electrification (OFME). They discuss Michigan's electrification strategy, technology roadmap, automotive and mobility technology hub, business environment, and the future of mobility in Michigan.
Kathryn Snorrason is the VP & Deputy Chief Mobility Officer with Michigan’s Office of Future Mobility and Electrification (OFME). Kathryn is responsible for leading the office’s work across state government, academia and private industry to enhance Michigan’s mobility ecosystem, including developing mobility and electrification policies, supporting the startup and scale up of emerging technologies and businesses, and building the electrified, sustainable mobility infrastructure of the future. Kathryn previously worked for World Business Chicago, Kiva and Deloitte Consulting. Kathryn graduated from the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business with a Bachelors in Business Administration and a minor in Community Action and Social Change (CASC).
Kathryn's LinkedIn Profile
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A big policy, Made in China 2025 influenced the growth of automotive startups in China today. There are some similarities and key differences in this transformation.
In this week’s episode Stephan is joined by Michael Dunne. Michael is an entrepreneur, author, podcast host and keynote speaker. He is the CEO of ZoZoGo, an advisory firm with expertise in global electric vehicle markets. They discuss the Chinese automotive market, differences in automotive ownership culture, digital experiences, emerging markets, and transformation in Chinese companies during globalization.
Links:
Driving With Dunne Podcast
ZoZoGo LLC
Michael Dunne
Founder:
- ZoZoGo (2018)
-Car Keys Asia: Jakarta (2011)
-Automotive Resources Asia: Beijing, Bangkok (1993)
Executive:
-President, General Motors Indonesia (2013-2015)
-Managing Director, JD Power China (2006-2010)
Author: American Wheels, Chinese Roads: The Story of General Motors in China
Creator: The Driving With Dunne Podcast
Keynote Speaker: London, Tokyo, New York, Detroit, Shanghai, Singapore, Los Angeles, Munich, Paris
Education: BA University of Michigan, MA - Chinese History & MBA
Languages: Chinese, Indonesian, Thai and French
New Book: Dunne is now working on a new book about China's ambitions to dominate electric car and battery markets.
Humiliation No More: China’s Master Plan to Dominate Electric Car Markets Worldwide.
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What effect can over the air updates have on software-defined vehicles? What is the future of flashing updates in our vehicles? Can we make them better over time and more efficient?
The field of electrification is still new are there is much that we have yet to learn. In John’s view diversification of technology in the industry helps us accelerate our efforts and keep cost low for everyone.
In this episode John Fuerst VP of Engineer at Tula Technology sits down with Stephan to discuss the software in vehicles. Creating hardware that is flexibly responsive to alternative control strategies is key.
Tula Technology improves efficiency in vehicles through software development. Tula has designed the Dynamic Motor Drive (DMD) which removes reliance on REE and gives you more efficiency at a lower cost.
DMD is a software solution that improves Externally Excited Synchronous Motors (EESMs) and other Rare Earth (RE)-free motors. DMD software completes existing systems, making EESMs as efficient at low speeds as they are at high speeds. Now you can get efficiency without RE.
DMD also helps Industry experience a significant boost in efficiency, saving energy and accelerating the transition to a future without rare earth materials.
John has been at Tula since 2016, as VP of Engineering, also responsible for Tula’s Dynamic Motor Drive (DMD) Business. Before that he spent 30 years in automotive powertrain at GM/Delphi in Engineering, Finance, Manufacturing, and Business Development before taking P&L responsibility for Delphi’s Global Diesel Business in 2009 and finally as VP of Engineering for the Delphi Powertrain Division in 2014.
https://www.tulatech.com/
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Starting in manufacturing a person can see the flaws at the end that do not show up at the beginning with strategy or design. This allows teams to see the end game as a product and not what they put on paper.
Frank discusses reorganizing teams for improved efficiency, influences in the transition from ICE to EV and various aspects of a vehicles production lifecycle. He also takes an important look at the future of alternative energy from the human aspect not merely a technology aspect. In this episode Frank and Stephan also discuss topics such as impact of manufacturing on strategy, the importance of hybrids in our decarbonization efforts and the future of ICE production.
Frank Abkenar was the Global Director, Powertrain and Vehicle Thermal Systems at Ford Motor Company till December 2022. In his last role at ford, he led all ICE powertrains, as well as ICE and BEV Vehicle Thermal Systems development and integration across Ford’s global engineering centers.
Mr. Abkenar has held several global roles in Product Development, Manufacturing, and Strategic Planning. Frank has also held several leadership roles in Europe and Asia Pacific, which included launching several Powertrains in new manufacturing facilities in Brazil, India, and China. In Asia Pacific, Frank was Director or Powertrain, leading the growth of Powertrain across the AP markets.
Mr. Abkenar graduated from Oakland University with a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering. He also earned a Master of Business Administration from the University of Michigan.
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We are joined by Chris Reed, Regional Senior Vice President, Research and Development, Nissan Americas. In this episode Chris discusses Nissan technology for all approach to their auto lineup and the task of balancing new technology with cost pressure.
Auto companies are changing the way they do business from a transactional relationship to an experience relationship. These global companies tackle cultural and regional differences and unique customer needs.
To accomplish this takes planning with speed in an uncertain environment with changing supply chains, regulatory environments, customer behavior and technological breakthroughs.
Companies are looking at the right balance of investing future time and effort in EV, Connected-Vehicle and autonomous technologies.
Chris Reed
Regional Senior Vice President, Research and Development, Nissan Americas
Chris Reed is regional senior vice president, Research and Development, Nissan
Americas. He was appointed to this position in April 2019. In this role, he is responsible for all vehicle engineering and development operations for Nissan Americas.
Previously, Reed was vice president, Platform and Technology Engineering, where he was responsible for Powertrain, Electrical, and Audio/IT engineering groups. He also served as the Overseas Chief Vehicle Engineer (OCVE) for Nissan LEAF, Murano and Pathfinder as well as the INFINITI QX60, at NTCNA.
Reed joined Nissan North America in 1988 as an entry-level engineer in the body design group. From 2011 to 2013, he worked in safety and then exterior/accessories while being OCVE of trucks. He also spent more than two years in Japan to help lead development on an all-new Nissan Murano. From 1999 to 2007, Reed was self-employed as a home builder and ran a small automotive parts supplier.
Reed holds a mechanical engineering degree from Virginia Tech.
About Nissan
Nissan is a global automotive manufacturer with more than 130,000 employees across 50+ countries working in automotive design, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing.
Through its long-term vision, Nissan Ambition 2030, the company aims to empower mobility for a cleaner, safer and more inclusive world. Our rich history and achievements in electrification provide a deep foundation for us to build on.
www.NissanUSA.com
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In this episode Stephan is joined by Alex Taylor Founder of Orb Aerospace. Alex was a mission's kid who started building drones at 14. During their conversation they discuss topics related to developing transportation networks to underdeveloped regions of the world through production of a unique aircraft design. Alex’s experience growing up overseas influences Orb’s mission to create and deliver transportation network to 80% of the world’s population using readily available energy sources.
Orb Aerospace is doing for aviation what the internet did for information. Their vision is aircraft with the critical mass to create a global decentralized network. At Orb they are building the world’s largest humanitarian airforce and accessible aviation for all mankind. Orb is less like flying taxis, more like flying cowboys.
Orb Aerospace is a developer of an electric aircraft designed to revolutionize the aviation sector. The company's aircraft is engineered with redundant propulsion and flight-critical systems, uses a combination of propulsion methods in order to provide efficient vertical and horizontal flight, and offers modular wings for each specific mission and application, enabling clients to ensure safety with maximum utility.
https://www.youtube.com/orbaerospace
https://www.orb.aero/
Stephan enters the world of EcoCAR EV Challenge with Jesse Alley the Senior Program Manager and Kayla Hamilton a current PhD student at The University of Alabama. In this episode they discuss the valuable experience of the EcoCAR Challenge, the future of autonomous mobility and staying relevant with the trends of the automotive industry.
Jesse Alley is the EcoCAR EV Challenge Senior Program Manager at Argonne National Lab where he is responsible for day-to-day leadership of EV Challenge activities, establishing and managing the program’s industry sponsorship efforts and is the chair of the Faculty Advisory Board. He has worked at Argonne on Advanced Vehicle Technology Competitions (AVTCs) in a variety of roles for more than a decade since graduating from Virginia Tech a Bachelors and Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering (2010 & 2012 respectively). During his time at Virginia Tech, Jesse participated in the AVTC program as a student for four years, which inspired him to pursue a career that was focused on people rather than products. This passion was (and still is) the core motivation for Jesse to continue the mission to train the next generation of automotive engineers via the AVTC program.
Kayla Hamilton is a current PhD student in electrical engineering at The University of Alabama and holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science. She has been involved in The University of Alabama’s EcoCAR team since the end of EcoCAR 3 as an undergraduate student, starting as an electrical team member and then moving to the Connected and Automated Vehicle (CAV) team with the start of the EcoCAR Mobility Challenge. Prior to her current team role as Engineering Manager in the EV Challenge, she spent two years as the UA team’s CAV lead combining her passion for autonomy and mentoring students interested in the automotive field. Her research interests include vehicle to everything (V2X) connectivity and automation with a focus on energy consumption optimization strategies for cooperative adaptive cruise control.
Company description
Who are we? Argonne is a multidisciplinary science and engineering research center, where talented scientists and engineers work together to answer the biggest questions facing humanity, from how to obtain affordable clean energy to protecting ourselves and our environment.STEP is one of four departments within the Transportation and Power Systems (TAPS) Division in the Advanced Energy Technologies (AET) Directorate at Argonne National Laboratory.
STEP Mission: Research, develop, demonstrate and deploy cutting edge science and technology and impactful education, workforce and equity-centered programming that helps shape sustainable transportation solutions and builds the next generation workforce to help our nation transition to e-mobility.
STEP portfolio includes:
- Advanced mobility research in connected and automated vehicles and energy efficient mobility systems
- Large public/private partnerships between government, industry and academia
- Workforce Development and STEM education
- Deployment and demonstration programs for the National Clean Cities network and other sponsors
- Equity-centered programming to expand DEI and Equity and Environmental Justice in clean energy and transportation
- Additional Links: EcoCAR website: https://avtcseries.org/
Megan Kosch brings over a decade of experience in our HR department at AVL, NA. In this episode, she sits down with Stephan to discuss the challenges in finding the engineers that fit into the niche of AVL, how the recruiting environment has changed since COIVD, and the positive atmosphere at AVL. Many people are looking for trust from their management team, flexibility, and a place to make a difference which they often find working here at AVL.
In this episode Stephan sits down with Craig Renneker VP of Engineering at American Axle & Manufacturing to discuss integrating the gearbox, inverter and motor, increasing the rpms of the e-motors, applications for both permanent magnet and induction motors and more.
Craig is strong believer that the future of electric drives lies in deeper levels of integration between the inverter, motor and gearbox. As such, they are developing all three from scratch here in their Advanced Technology Development Center in Detroit. AAM also shares a common interest with AVL in developing high-speed motors and a major enabler to cost, volume and weight reduction. Craig has spoken to AVL’s Hummingbird team before and is excited about what they are doing.
AAM’s inverter technology is unique in the industry today as they are using TO247 discrete MOSFET switches arranged in a ring, attached directly to the motor end windings and cooled with the same oil that cools the motor and lubricates the gearbox. They have had this running in demonstration vehicles and with their first paid customer (REE in Israel) for nearly 4 years now. Craig presented on the technology at the CTI electric drive conference and other venues. This technology was the centerpiece of AAM’s first display at the Consumer Electronics Show in January of 2023.
Craig spent 30 years in automatic transmission development – from 3-speeds to 10-speeds. In his 19 years at Ford, he developed and launched 18 all-new automatic transmissions, hybrids and electric drives. He retired from Ford in December, 2018 with the Mustang Mach-E electric drive as his last active project. He’s been with AAM now for 4-1/2 years and focuses his time today on their “Gen 5” and “Gen 6” electric drives.
Craig is married with 6 kids and lives nearby in Salem Township. He and his are also foster parents with three girls (ages 6, 5 and 3-months) living with them now. He owns 7 motorcycles and enjoys adventure motorcycle riding. I have a 7-day trip coming in September crossing Colorado with 10 buddies riding mostly on Jeep trails through the mountain passes.
There are various forces at play to have market adoption of electrified air travel. Electrified aircraft share some similarities with the automotive industry but have other significant challenges and differences they face as well. In this episode Stephan sits down with Peter Savagian of Electrified Future, Inc. to discuss the electrified aircraft industry.
Peter Savagian is Principal at Electrified Future, Inc., his EV and related services advisory company working for firms in the electrification of transport, mobility and related services. He also works as Sr Advisor to McKinsey and Company, and Advisor to DNX Ventures.
Pete has done pioneering work in the EV industry for more than three decades. At General Motors, he was Chief Engineer and General Director of Propulsion systems. He led the systems engineering of propulsion systems as well as the industrialization and supply chain development for electric motors, power electronics, and for battery controls electronics. Pete’s work there included the 1996 GM EV1, a range of hybrid vehicles, the Chevy Volt, and the 2017 Chevy Bolt EV.
Pete has also led the entire engineering and purchasing activities at EV startups Faraday Future and Canoo. He did the same at Electric Aircraft startup Ampaire. He is presently on the board of advisors at Sibros Technologies, an automotive software connectivity company and at H3X, an aviation propulsion company. He is affiliated as a lecturer at the University of Wisconsin. Pete holds 47 patents, has authored 17 technical publications and is regularly engaged as a speaker at SAE, IEEE, other industry events and for board meetings. His BS in Engineering is from the University of Wisconsin, his MS from the University of Southern California, and his MBA from Duke University.
In this episode, Stephan sits down with Paulo Guedes-Pinto, VP of Technology at Infinitum to discuss their PCB stator and other developments e-motor technology.
By etching copper coils directly onto the PCB stator, Infinitum eliminates the heavy steel core and copper windings of conventional motors. In addition to reducing the size and weight by half, removing the iron in the magnet’s path eliminates torque ripple, cogging, stator hysteresis and eddy current losses. The result is a significant increase in efficiency across a wide range of load conditions. The PCB stator also makes it much easier to automate the manufacturing process to ensure repeatable, consistent quality.
Infinitum https://goinfinitum.com/
Infinitum is setting the bar for the next generation of motors to be better for the planet – and for people. Not satisfied with being the most efficient, their goal was to design a motor that opens up sustainable design possibilities for end users by being smaller, lighter, and quieter than conventional motors. A motor that delivers more than exceptional energy savings; a motor that makes a big impact on the world with a smaller carbon footprint across its lifecycle.
With a forward-thinking design philosophy, Infinitum has reduced the size and weight of their motor, unlocking design potential for you to make any machine lighter, quieter, and more efficient.
They’re breaking new ground in design, performance, and serviceability by re-thinking every aspect of a motor’s lifecycle. This approach has resulted in a breakthrough air-core design that dramatically improves efficiency, reliability, and ease-of-use.
Paulo Guedes-Pinto, VP of Technology at Infinitum
In a career that extends for over 40 years, Paulo has near 30 years of experience in the design and manufacture of large AC and DC motors, traction motors, axial flux permanent magnet machines, high speed permanent magnet motors for subsea and land applications, as well as medium and low voltage drives. Before joining Infinitum Electric, Paulo held engineering and R&D leadership positions at TECO-Westinghouse, Boulder Wind Power, FMC Technologies, GE Canada, JDS Uniphase, and Indústrias Villares (now Gevisa, a GE company). Paulo holds 20+ patents related to electric machines and drives.
People don't want to be told what they need to do to make their product better. They are really looking for a partner to hear them out finding a solution-based effort and work together.
Jamie Molnar sits down with Stephan and discusses her experience in the sales field and the transition from the medical to the mobility technology field. Her she explains commonalities such as relationship building. Both industries find ways to isolate a problem and provide a solution.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) uses an adjustment factor of 0.7 to account for real-world conditions that affect electric vehicle range. This factor reduces the raw range by 30%. The EPA uses this factor to provide a final rating that's more in line with what drivers can expect from their cars.
Vehicle benchmarking helps customers understand vehicles better. Some projects integrate new components or change the architecture of a vehicle. Alan Bedewi, Supervisor for Vehicle at MTI, AVL, NA sits down with Stephan Tarnutzer to discuss homologation testing, hardware effects on EV efficiency, and more.
Paul Bromnick is the Supervisor for DFM Methodology at MTI, AVL, NA. In this episode, he and Stephan discuss how companies can optimize development testing. Integrating AI and simulation can make the development process more efficient by moving away from actual physical hardware and into the virtual world.
In parts of the world people are moving closer to the independency from the grid, creating their own energy in which they can store energy in a virtual account and recall it back from the grid. In this episode Stephan sits down with Ramesh Natarajan a thermal management expert working in the home-storage space. In this episode we explore cloud-based energy, electric home storage systems, differences between traction and home storage systems, battery swapping technologies and more.
Ramesh Natarajan is 34 years old. Before moving to Europe in 2010, he completed his bachelor's of mechanical engineering in India. He then completed his double-masters degree in Wales & Germany, after which he started his electromobility career at BMW as a thermal management expert, working in programs such as i3, i8, Gen1-5. Gaining a deep understanding of thermal design of the lithium-ion cell and the safety aspect, he moved to Webasto, one of the world-leading TIER-I automotive suppliers. Having held different roles from thermal management expert, chief engineer, technical sales, he finally ended up in the USA leading the battery division market-entry activities. After a short stint in a software startup in Germany, he is now the Director of Battery at Senec GmbH, one of the market giants in the home-storage space. Over the last 11 years, he has enjoyed working on innovative lithium-battery programs. He loves photography and traveling.
SENEC GmbH is an energy company based in Leipzig, Germany, offering solutions for the energy self-sufficiency of private households and small businesses. A key component are the battery storage systems developed and produced by the company itself, whose energy management optimizes solutions such as photovoltaic systems, heat pumps, heating rods or wall boxes. In addition, Senec is considered the inventor of a swarm storage solution for the performance of balancing energy and the electricity cloud.
Karamba Security’s XGuard is an integrated solution of embedded software agents and a cloud-based backend. XGuard agents deterministically prevent malware and fileless attacks. The backend engine detects anomalous behavior and provides proactive alerts about suspicious devices.
Nir has over 20 years of leadership and business experience, primarily in cybersecurity, embedded software, and networking. At Karamba Security, Nir leads the company's business activities in North America, focusing on strategic collaborations with automotive OEMs and Tier-1s, and F500 manufacturers.
Before Karamba, Nir held various executive roles at Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ:AKAM) cloud security division and Jungo, which Cisco Systems acquired.
Nir started his career at the Engineering organization of Checkpoint Software Technologies (NASDAQ:CHKP) where he assumed various leadership positions in the FW-1 group.
Nir holds an MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management and a B.Sc. in Computer Science with honors from Technion University.
Karamba Security is a company that provides cybersecurity solutions for connected devices, especially in the automotive industry. It offers an "end-to-end" security solution that spans from development — including design review and binary code analysis — to production, with embedded security software to prevent cyber attacks and continuously monitor threats.
With its offering, Karamba Security has been helping its OEM and Tier-1 to accelerate and meet compliance with ISO/SAE 21434, IEC 62443, and other emerging standards and regulations.
A connected vehicle will become much like a cell phone on wheels. We are used to having updates on our phones frequently and likely need them on our cars as well.
Harald Petschnik, Software-Defined Vehicle and Cybersecurity Expert for AVL, and Mick Winship, CTO, MTI, AVL, NA, join the conversation with Stephan A. Tarnutzer, MBA to discuss #automotivecybersecurity. In the entire episode, we explore more topics, such as how the cybersecurity industry has changed and how OEMs will contend with software development over the vehicle's life.
Software is important to the driver’s experience especially when it comes to the ADAS controls. Drivers need confidence to leave the features engaged, to know that the features are intuitive, robust and smooth.
Meghan Cottam is a software developer at MTI, AVL, NA. In this episode she sits down with Stephan Tarnutzer to discuss the role of software in the driver’s experience. There is an education gap in ADAS features on the capabilities and limitations. Software has changed over the years meeting consumer needs. Find out about these topics in this episode.
The mobility industry is exciting and innovative. Project accounting is a niche in which only some know-how. Economic downturns are opportunities for our business. Restraints force innovation. The world is always hungry for new technology. As an engineering technology service partner, we know how to provide new technology more efficiently. MIT, AVL, NA CFO Jen Fulton (CMA) Fulton sits with Stephan A. Tarnutzer, MBA to discuss the financial side of operating and engineering a project-based company.
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The simulation industry has changed over the past 25 years. Brett Sheets, Technical Support Manager at MTI, AVL, NA sits down with Stephan Tarnutzer to discuss mechanical simulation. In this episode they discuss the uniqueness of mechanical simulations, one dimension vs three dimensions, e-motor simulations, speed vs accuracy and AVL’s EXCITE™ Simulation software.
Some tools AVL has developed for the automotive uses have other applications. In this week’s episode Brian McCaskey a Senior Simulation Support Engineer at AVL,NA discusses multi body dynamics software with Stephan Tarnutzer. Here they discuss elasto hydrodynamic calculation (EHD) tools and mechanical engineering in today’s ever changing simulation world.
Companies are looking to transition off fossil fuels. Each one has a different journey. This week Daniel Schwarz joins Stephan Tarnutzer in our latest edition of Reimagine Mobility to discuss emerging mobility technologies, especially concerning the decarbonization effort.
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In this episode Stephan Tarnutzer sits down with Michal Trcalek, Group Lead, Vehicle Engineer at MTI, AVL, NA. They discuss various trends in vehicle development, including the influence of startups, future improvements that can be made and the balance between range and charge time in EVs.
Traffic light data provided by TTS is fed to the team so they can optimize their cohort. The fleet of vehicles has a central intelligence, to direct this cohort, when to accelerate or decelerate enabling it to catch a growing wave of green lights.
In a world of connected vehicles, we know the identity of the vehicle, we know type of vehicle, how far it is from the stop line and it's a speed. We could customize this for that vehicle, for the whole cohort, as we have proven in this project. In this episode Jingtao sits down with Stephan Tarnutzer to discuss this and the role TTS played in a recent Automotive IQ Connected Vehicles USA DOE project we collaborated on.
Jingtao Ma, CTO Traffic Technology Services: Jingtao, also co-founder of Traffic Technology Services, has over 15 years of progressive experience in the fields of real-time traffic data fusion and services, multi-resolution transportation system modeling, and traffic engineering. He has research and development, software development and transportation consulting experiences in China and North America, having authored over 60 publications. He holds a Ph.D. in Transportation Engineering from the University of California, Davis, a Master degree in Transportation Engineering and Economics from Tongji University, Shanghai, China, and a Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering from Tongji University, Shanghai, China.
AVL recently partnered with Michigan Technological University, American Center for Mobility (ACM), Borg Warner Inc. (BW), Navistar (NAV) and Traffic Technology Services (TTS) for a Connected Cohort Optimization project funded by Department of Energy, EEMS: Energy Efficient Mobility Systems, VTO: Vehicle Technologies Office.
The project is answering this fundamental question “What can the synergy of fusing connectivity and automation in multiple vehicles that aren't just light duty vehicles or mixing heavy duty and light duty together? How can they work together as a team cooperatively to reduce energy on different infrastructures?” In this week’s episode Stephan Tarnutzer is joined by Darrell Robinette, MTU Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics. In this episode they discuss these answers and more.
The project aimed to:
- Develop co-simulation environment to engineer improved energy consumption synergy on various infrastructure scales with mixed vehicle propulsion, connectivity, drive automation technology levels
- Integrate expanded connectivity data sharing and link cloud based optimization into LD-HD CAV vehicle test fleet
- Validate models and demonstrate 10-50% energy reductions at intersection, arterial roadway and limited access highway scenarios
Darrell Robinette, MTU Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics: Darrell joined the MTU in August of 2016 after nine years at General Motors working in the Powertrain division. His engineering roles included powertrain noise, vibration and harshness (NVH), powertrain controls, calibration, development and validation and new electrification product engineering. Darrell holds 15 granted US patents in powertrain and driveline engineering from his time at GM. In returning to Michigan Tech, Darrell’s objectives are to educate and train engineering students for careers in propulsion system engineering through courses and research in mobility systems electrification, propulsion system integration and connected and automated vehicle controls and optimization for energy consumption.
Darrell’s funded research projects from industry and federal agencies include:
- General Motors - Torque Converter and Automatic Transmission dynamic testing and simulation
- Ford Motor Company - Torque Converter and Driveline transient NVH
- Dept. of Energy - Various, connected and automated vehicle optimization, heavy duty off-road electrification
- ARPA-E - NEXTCAR I and II programs for connected and automated vehicles
The commercial space is difficult to electrify, including class eight on the highway and large construction equipment. These are places where battery electric only fits sometimes, especially from a return on investment aspect.
Tom Waldron is the Executive Vice President at SuperTurbo Technologies and joins Stephan Tarnutzer for our next episode of AVL's Reimagine Mobility Podcast.
Super Turbo Home - SuperTurbo Technologies
The SuperTurbo is a mechanically driven turbocharger. It is capable of exchanging power to and from the engine crankshaft and, effectively is an on-demand boost device. The SuperTurbo gives an engine the exact amount of air it wants wherever and whenever it wants it. The different functions the SuperTurbo provides is found in superchargers, turbochargers and turbo-compounders. However, the SuperTurbo can provide the same functionality of these three devices in one package.
AVL has been a partner of Super Turbo assisting development in Diesel DVP and H2ICE simulation and testing.
Diesel DVP
- Created a durability test plan using the AVL Load Matrix™ test optimization process to tailor test cycles to achieve test severity inline with customer usage
- Developed test cycles to meet facility, engine and Superturbo capabilities and test cycle requirements
- Continue to monitor test progress, coordinate team reviews and monitor test results on a regular basis
H2ICE Simulation and Testing
- Conducted a comparison of Diesel and H2 operating conditions and analyzed impact on Diesel DVP. This generated a list of priority actions for potential future analysis and testing
- Developing a H2 specific compressor design that SuperTurbo would own and be able to utilize on future customer products
- Conducted engine performance simulation to demonstrate potential for Superturbo to facilitate Diesel-like transient response and achieve NOx reduction towards EURO VI.
What is the connected world of mobility and how do people, interpret its meaning? How do these trends help businesses with their strategies? What happens at an industry as new technologies come out? Why does disruption happen to industries? What does a company in that industry need to do?
On this episode Stephan Tarnutzer is joined by Greggory R. Garrett is the CEO and Managing Director of CGS Advisors. They discuss the the connected world of mobility. The connected world is all the things interacting together as the world is moving towards being connected and producing information. This process produces friction.
Bio
Greggory R. Garrett is the CEO and Managing Director of CGS Advisors, a 10-year-old boutique strategy and innovation advisory firm that works with senior leaders at public companies and select private organizations. He is a dynamic and experienced international keynote speaker, an adjunct professor of business and engineering, the host of the “You, Me, and Your Top Three” podcast, and the author of the best-selling business leadership book, Competing in the Connecting World. Having addressed audiences from 20 to upwards of 1500 people in public and private/corporate events, Gregg is at his best when he can focus on industry-shaping & transformational topics.
Prior to launching CGS Advisors, Gregg was the Chief Strategy Officer for IT & Innovation at Volkswagen Group of America. Before his time with VW, Gregg led corporate strategy & marketing for a division of Deutsche Telekom and was part of Ernst & Young’s Management Consulting practice. He is a visionary leader who prides himself in recognizing common sense solutions for complex problems and supports “Corporate Bravery” by motivating teams to reach well beyond the typical boundaries to achieve greatness.
Company Overview
CGS Advisors is a boutique strategic transformation advisory and consulting firm. We recognize how emerging connected technologies are disrupting industries and society. We assist our clients’ leaders to bravely embrace and execute necessary enterprise transformation to compete in the Connected World.
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Thomas Howell, segment lead for traditional powertrain at MTI, AVL, NA sits down with Stephan Tarnutzer to discuss the internal combustion engine outlook in the commercial market. In this episode they discuss legislative impact on commercial vehicles, emissions mandates effects on vehicle versions, needs for OEMs as costs continue to increase and the infrastructure EV challenge for commercial vehicles.
Physical testing can be more expensive than simulation. In this episode, Michael Bambula, a Technical Sales Specialist and Sean O’Kane, a Chief Electrification Engineer both working at at MTI, AVL, NA, sit down with Stephan Tarnutzer to discuss the benefits of thermal runaway simulation, thermal progation simulation, design benefits of battery simulation and the battery software and control strategies.
Thomas Glatz is a Technical Sales Specialist with our Advanced Simulation Technologies Group at MTI, AVL, NA. In this episode he sits down with Stephan Tarnutzer to discuss Fuel Cell simulation. Throughout the episode they discuss the differences between PEM and SoFC simulation, differences in EV and Fuel simulation, changing trends in fuel simulation and more.
Arka Dutta is the testing manager for AVL Fuel Cell Canada. In this episode, he sits down with Stephan Tarnutzer to discuss custom fuel cell testing, differences between EVs and Fuel Cells, testing for operating life of a fuel cell stack and virtual testing.
Amy Nelson is the Manager for Stack Architecture and System Interface at AVL Fuel Cell Canada. This week she joins Stephan Tarnutzer to discuss advancements in fuel cell stack power density, chemical challenges to the stack, comparisons between BEV and fuel cells, and changes and opportunities in the fuel cell industry.
Aaron Pulskamp is the Engineering and Prototyping Manager at AVL Fuel Cell Canada. He sits down to discuss PEM fuel cell stack design and prototyping with Stephan Tarnutzer. Within this conversation, they explore topics on the design's critical components and the challenges each of these components presents. Also, they look at the challenges surrounding leakage, raw material usage, the role of simulation in the prototyping process and more.
Simon Fraser of AVL Fuel Cell Canada joins Stephan Tarnutzer to discuss Custom PEM Fuel Cell Stack Development. In this episode, they discuss use cases for custom stacks, PEM stack durability, and the trade-offs when developing PEM stacks. Another key area covered is the role of software in improving efficiency and looking at stack diagnostics and validation.
VL Fuel Cell Canada is the global center for excellence in PEM fuel cell stack. In this episode, Stephan Tarnutzer is joined by Jose Rubio, managing director of Fuel Cell Canada. They discuss the difference between PEM and SOFC. They also talked about why AVL Fuel Cell Canada is developing a PEM stack and the main differences between land and sea use cases and air mobility uses. Finally, the dive into the standard level of measurement of power density to compare PEM stack designs.
When it comes to thermal management and vehicle design there are trade-offs with energy density and cooling ability. What will be the future of thermal management over the next five years as we work with new materials and integrate them into the overall system? Join us for this week’s discussion between Stephan Tarnutzer and Chris Meszaros.
Check out the recap of the press event at CES2023 with our partners from Eviation Aircraft and Northrop Grumman
Listen as Stephan A. Tarnutzer, MBA moderates this session with Mark VanInwegen and Rick Mastracchio.
In this episode, we cover topics from the supply chain in electric aviation, the technological benefits of lunar exploration, balancing car technology with consumer demand, alternative power sources for spacecraft, and more.
Everybody talks about batteries, inverters and motors but at the end of the day its thermal management that allows the battery to actually perform. Chris Mesazros discusses simulation as it pertains to the development of battery technology in vehicles and specifically thermal management. We already know areas surrounding flow restriction but what about thermal runaway?
Thank you to all of our partners and employees who made 2022 a fantastic year. We wish you all a wonderful holiday season and look forward to reaching new heights in this upcoming year!
In today’s #podcast, Thomson Varghese and Stephan Tarnutzer discuss how the mobility industry has evolved. Together, they examine how emerging technologies are shaping business in California and beyond. Tune into this session on your preferred podcast platform.
Half the world's air travel is 500 nautical miles or less and this is where Eviation is focusing its attention with electric air travel. In this episode Stephan Tarnutzer sits down with Gregory Davis to discuss how AVL and Eviation are making advanced air mobility a reality. As part of this collaboration to electrify the skies, the pair recently celebrated the unforgettable first flight of Alice.
The first flight of this electric commuter aircraft represents a milestone in the effort to advance sustainable air travel for both passenger and cargo transit.
An all-electric aircraft will make regional travel more economically and environmentally sustainable for the businesses and consumers of the future. AVL is proud to support Eviation with its engineering and testing expertise.
These technological advancements in both battery-electric power and aircraft will no doubt accelerate the adoption of zero-emission electric aviation.
Today’s podcast is out of this world! Please join us in welcoming special guests Hillary Hanson and Rick Mastracchio from Northrup Grumman. Together, we will explore the future of lunar mobility and sustaining life in space.
There is a lot of learning to operate a spacecraft on the surface of the moon. It is a rough environment and there are many considerations that need to be taken into account when creating a vehicle.
Rick Mastracchio is an Astronaut and Director of Strategy and Business Development in the Human Space Exploration and Operations Business Unit
Hillary Hanson serves as Capture Manager for the Lunar Terrain Vehicle as part of Human Space Exploration and Operations business unit in Tactical Space Systems Division.
Join us today as we dive into development topics from our aerospace program. We discuss the whole new approach air mobility takes in designing and manufacturing an electrification system. Here you will learn how the aviation industry has much higher validation requirements than the automotive industry.
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Putting an aviation battery with its controls and safety features in an aircraft faces weight constraints and additional requirements. Listen to this conversation between Stephan A. Tarnutzer, MBA and Brian Moran about the technical side of how AVL accomplished this recently.
In this episode we discuss the role of simulation in development of electrification in aerospace applications and the differences between aerospace and automotive development.
We're exploring the role and importance of systems engineering with Andrew Roberts in our next episode of the Reimagining Mobility podcast.
After spending the day at the test track, @Tim Daniel from AVL, NA and @Mike Jones from Michigan Technical Resource Park (MITRP) sat down to discuss testing ADAS features. Tune in to hear about their experience and the role L2+ features play in protecting both drivers and pedestrians.
After spending the day at the test track, Tim Daniel and Andrea Conti sat down to discuss testing ADAS features. Tune in to hear about their experience and the role L2+ features play in protecting both drivers and pedestrians.
In the next installment of our #ADASExpo Series, we met with the Leddar Tech team to discuss how they are advancing low-level fusion and perception to create an 3D environmental model to support autonomous driving features from L2 -L4.
Stream the full episode on your preferred podcast platform.
Companies like AVL test ADAS/AD features but do not want to risk damaging the testing vehicle or sensors. AB Dynamics have a product that allow you to create the scenarios that you need to develop and validate your vehicles’ driver assistance technology.
Our team recently connected with other leaders in ADAS/AD technology at the Autonomous Vehicle Technology Expo in San Jose. During the event, Tim Daniel talks with Michael McPike about the ADAS targets.
Our team recently connected with other leaders in ADAS/AD technology at the Autonomous Vehicle Technology Expo in San Jose. During the event, @Tim Daniel met with @Andreas Luaringer from Kontrol to discuss how legislative requirements helps shape a safe autonomous future.
Listen to our latest podcast episode to hear how Kontrol provides a certified software platform to ensure an end-to-end compliance and safe rollout of complex advanced and automated assistance systems.
KONTROL - Compliance Platform for Safer Mobility
How will fuel cells impact the future of sustainable mobility? In the latest episode of our #ReimagineMobility podcast, John Kasab illustrates the opportunities and challenges of bringing FCEVs to the market and public roads. In this clip, he discusses the challenges to make fuel cells on a cost parity with diesel.
What type of vehicle do you picture when you hear about ADAS features? As ADAS technology advances, it changes the on-road experience for both passenger and commercial vehicles. Stephan Tarnutzer sat down with Mike Clement to discuss the role and impact of L2+ features for commercial vehicles and non-highway applications. Tune into the full episode now.
Join Nathan Murphy and Stephan Tarnutzer as they talk about the world of emissions regulations and certification. If it has a tailpipe is fits in this category. This certainly makes many hybrid vehicle development more complicated.
How do you think driving habits have changed in recent history? AVL expert Tim Daniel explains how advancing ADAS technology safeguards drivers and their passengers as the prevalence of distracted driving continues to grow.
Tune into our latest podcast episode as Bill Rotramel explores the opportunities and challenges automakers will face along the road to clean, connected, and automated mobility.
Here at AVL we help our customers navigate the complex challenges associated with creating prototype vehicles. We have experience in a wide range of applications from battery electric vehicle to fuel cell vehicle conversions. Listen to this clip from our latest episode as Stephen Bowyer explains in more detail.
Tune into the Mobility Minute where Stephan Tarnutzer illustrates how startups and OEMs forge new technology to differentiate themselves within the competitive landscape.
Technical Sales Specialist, @ Jeff Lewis, shares how changing vehicle technology has shaped his career path at AVL over the past 11 years. Learn how he keeps each day feeling fresh
Racing towards the end of the week? Make a quick pit stop and tune into today’s podcast. Learn how our team provides customers with tools like the AVL Racing Simulator to help increase the rate of development while prioritizing driver experience and meeting regulatory requirements.
Mechanical design turns ideas into real components. Ken Kernyo is the Design and Simulation Manager at Mobility Technologies, AVL, NA. He sits down with Stephan Tarnutzer and discusses the role of mechanical design in development within the mobility field.
In this week's Mobility Minute Stephan Tarnutzer highlights how leading in disruptive times takes courage, ingenuity, and teamwork.
In today's podcast episode, Faisal Uppal and Stephan Tarnutzer discuss the ever-changing landscape of software as it relates to the mobility space. Stream the full episode to learn how artificial intelligence and other technologies are influencing the vehicle development process.
Join Stephan Tarnutzer for our latest #podcast episode with Lee Knoll, Director of Operation at the AVL Ann Arbor Technical Center. Lee brings nearly 20 years of industry experience to our team and shares his expertise with the tools AVL has developed to allow customers to experience seamless certification testing and harness the data produced in the process. Stream now to hear more about the changes they see coming and more.
Grab your headphones and tune into our latest podcast episode where Stephan Tarnutzer sits down with Thomas Huettner, the Executive Director of Operation for AVL’s California Technical Center. They discuss how our teams are not only Reimagining Motion but helping bring future mobility solutions like eVTOLs, autonomous vehicles, and fuel cell technology to the market.
Join us for the AVL Mobility Minute where Talus Park explains how the mobility industry benefits from adopting a data-driven and customer-centric approach to vehicle development. Listen now to learn how manufacturers can harness data to deliver clean and intelligent vehicles.
Technology propels our industry towards cleaner, intelligent, and more affordable mobility solutions. Listen to the latest episode of the AVL Mobility Minute where Stephan Tarnutzer shares his outlook on the future of the industry.
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What technologies will shape future development methods and processes? Gregory Light predicts how startups and established manufacturers will leverage simulation and AI-based solutions to increase the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of vehicle development programs.
Here at AVL, through our advanced simulation Technologies group, we are pushing technology development in the simulation space, not only for the projects that we're working on, but the technologies we develop for the test equipment that we put into the fields. Anything and everything today are reliant on simulation to one degree or another.
Find more about AVL's simulation solutions in this week’s episode as with Gregory Light, Technical Account Manager, Mobility Technologies, AVL, NA.
Often, conversations around EV development focus on batteries and their development. Honing the electrical system and vehicle software are equally important. Mobility companies are continually developing these technologies to improve efficiency and create truly unique product.
Join us in this episode as Stephan Tarnutzer joins Ilker Sahin discuss this process and technologies further.
According to an advertising analytics firm, Edo, Inc., there were 8,100 EV ads published in 2019. By 2021, that number quadrupled to 33,000 ads. In that same time span electric vehicle sales increased 40% year-over-year. More companies are spreading the word about how they are creating an electric future.
In this week’s episode as Stephan Tarnutzer, President of AVL Mobility Technologies, sits down with Adam Dendrinos, Segment Lead, Electrification, to discuss the technology behind this trend. Learn more about BEV development in this episode.
How do traditional powertrain divisions and electrification divisions approach development differently? How does the market influence the startups and OEMs approaches to electric vehicle development? Find out the answer to these questions and more in this week’s episode as Stephan Tarnutzer, President of AVL Mobility Technologies, sits down with Bobby Triantafyllidis, Sr Director, Business Development, AVL Mobility Technologies.
What features in EVs set them apart from standard IC vehicles?
Join Juergen Schneider, Senior Solution Manager for Battery Development for AVL and Jan Richter, CEO of Batemo as they discuss this topic.
Batemo’s modeling and simulation solutions solve major challenges of batteries. That is why Batemo Cells are used in different industries and various applications: From single cells in consumer electronics to small packs in power tools to large batteries in automotive, rail or aviation.
Juergen Schneider, Senior Solution Manager for Battery Development for AVL and Jan Richter, CEO of Batemo. They discuss progress made in the field of EV’s and some features in range, safety and battery chemistry.
Batemo’s modeling and simulation solutions solve major challenges of batteries. That is why Batemo Cells are used in different industries and various applications: From single cells in consumer electronics to small packs in power tools to large batteries in automotive, rail or aviation.
This episode features Jens Cornelis of Fifty2 Technology, GmbH. Hosted by AVLs Thomas Fay.
Many of us rely on ADAS features like blind spot detection and backup cameras to help keep us and our passengers safe while driving. These features use a combination of sensors and cameras to detect a vehicle's surroundings. Rain, snow, and dirt can hinder their perception. PreonLab simulates these conditions to help automakers identify optimal sensor and camera placement. Listen to the full episode to learn more.
Join Jennifer Weiche discusses several use cases for PreonLab. Tune in to hear how she explains users benefit from short but powerful turnaround times of simulations of Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids. Whether you’re doing trend analysis or precise quantitative prediction, PreonLab provides outstanding performance in usability, efficiency, and reliability.
Join Jennifer Weiche, Simulation Analysis Engineer at AVL North America. Jen discusses gathering actionable insights from PreonLab.
PreonLab is a CFD software. Users benefit from short but powerful turnaround times of simulations of Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids. Whether you’re doing trend analysis or precise quantitative prediction.
PreonLab provides outstanding performance in usability, efficiency, and reliability.
Jennifer Weiche, Simulation Analysis Engineer at AVL North America. Included in this discussion is an introduction to PreonLab.
PreonLab is a CFD software. Users benefit from short but powerful turnaround times of simulations of Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids. Whether you’re doing trend analysis or precise quantitative prediction.
PreonLab provides outstanding performance in usability, efficiency, and reliability.
Join Stephan Tarnutzer, President of AVL Mobility Technologies, Inc, as he sits down with Walde Linares-Rodriguez, Segment Lead for Advance Simulation Technologies at AVL, NA.
Their discussion will be about simulation technologies and how important they are in today's world of mobility, some of the solutions we have at AVL that really help in the mobility space, advance and move technologies faster and faster at a shorter time frame and with more accuracy, higher quality.
Included in this discussion is virtual collaboration, digital twins, data analytics and machine learning.
Join Stephan Tarnutzer, President of AVL Mobility Technologies, Inc, as he sits down with Walde Linares-Rodriguez, Segment Lead for Advance Simulation Technologies at AVL, NA.
Their discussion will be about simulation technologies and how important they are in today's world of mobility, some of the solutions we have at AVL that really help in the mobility space, advance and move technologies faster and faster at a shorter time frame and with more accuracy, higher quality.
Included in this discussion is virtual collaboration, digital twins, data analytics and machine learning.
Join Joe Strelow, president of AVL Test Systems, Inc. for North America, as he talks with Dr. Ben Strayer, regional business manager in charge of many of our software products. In this episode they discuss various environments and conditions to test and validate vehicle systems.
Join Joe Strelow, president of AVL Test Systems, Inc. for North America, as he talks with Dr. Ben Strayer, regional business manager in charge of many of our software products. In this episode they talk about autonomous and adaptive safety features and how we test for those things in today's environment. Also in this episode are topics related to calibration regarding to the overall vehicle architecture, differences in feature sets and managing those data sets.
Join us as we look at AVL’s partnership with Sigma Powertrain in converting a stock Ford Raptor into a pure EV using a supplied prototype dual motor transmission. Design and integrate a complete 700V high voltage (HV) system into the existing vehicle to replace the conventional ICE powertrain.
If interested look for the other episodes in this series:
- Project Overview
- Project Challenges
- Battery Architecture
Join us for the next installment of our video series with Sigma Powertrain as we explore the conversion of a stock Ford Raptor into a pure EV. We explore the battery management system (BMS) and architecture.
If interested look for the other episodes in this series:
- Project Overview
- Project Challenges
- Software Integration
Join us as we look at AVL’s partnership with Sigma Powertrain in converting a stock Ford Raptor into a pure EV using a supplied prototype dual motor transmission. We designed and integrated a complete 700V high voltage system into the existing vehicle to replace the conventional ICE powertrain.
If interested look for the other episodes in this series:
- Project Overview
- Battery Architecture
- Software Integration
Join us as we look at AVL’s partnership with Sigma Powertrain in converting a stock Ford Raptor into a pure EV using a supplied prototype dual motor transmission. We designed and integrated a complete 700V high voltage system into the existing vehicle to replace the conventional ICE powertrain.
If interested look for the other episodes in this series:
- Project Challenges
- Battery Architecture
- Software Integration
Join Josh Orlando Project Engineer II, for connected vehicles working for ADAS at AVL North America as he talks about predictive energy management, or PREM.
As OEMs and startups manufacture vehicles with higher degrees of autonomy, the more software-controlled sensor systems take over the detection of an environment. Ground truth data helps ensure that the performance of ADAS/AD sensors and its algorithms accurately represent its surroundings. Tune in to hear our ADAS expert, Nathan Kesto, explain how AVL is enabling real-world data acquisition. Comment below: what are your thoughts on the current state of #AVs?
Join Nate Kesto Technical Specialist for ADAS at AVL North America as he talks about AVL’s Dynamic Ground Truth System™ and AVL DRIVINGCUBE™.
Join Joseph Strelow, President at AVL Test Systems Inc, NA as he discusses ways AVL is able to validate the models of the state of health and state of charge in a battery. Find out more in this episode of AVL’s Reimagine Mobility.
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Join Stephan Tarnutzer, President at AVL Mobility Technologies, Inc, NA as he reviews the mobility technology trends from CES 2022.
Join Joseph Strelow, President at AVL Test Systems Inc, NA as he discusses interim step of hydrogen combustion engines. Find out more in this episode of AVL’s Reimagine Mobility.
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Join Tim Daniel, Segment Lead for ADAS at AVL North America as he talks AVL’s work in autonomous systems across different sectors. Find out more in this episode of AVL’s Reimagine Mobility.
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Join Stephan Tarnutzer, President at AVL , NA as he talks about simulation in the mobility industry.
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Join Matt Hortop, Electrification Specialists for ADAS at AVL North America as he talks about how new technologies enables new features and changes the current electrification and mobility market. Find out more in this episode of AVL’s Reimagine Mobility.
Join Joseph Strelow, President at AVL Test System Inc, NA as he discusses the divergence in battery cell architectures and the changing marketplace. Find out more in this episode of AVL’s Reimagine Mobility.
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Join Alison Lee, Business Development Specialist for ADAS at AVL North America as she talks about the importance of validation in a test bed. It's great that you can test out radar sensors, lidar, camera, individually, but the question is, how does that all work together and fit together as an entire system? Validity and the repeatability of your testing is crucial. Find out more in this episode of AVL’s Reimagine Mobility.
Join Joseph Strelow, President at AVL Test Systems Inc, NA as he predicts the trending topics at CES 2022. Find out more in this episode of AVL’s Reimagine Mobility.
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Join Tim Daniel, Segment Lead for ADAS at AVL North America as he talks about virtual validation. You want to optimize the amount of cloud execution time and virtual testing that you need to do and still get the maximum amount of coverage. You get the smallest set of test cases that gives you the maximum amount of test coverage that you can get in the virtual domain. Find out more in this episode of AVL’s Reimagine Mobility.
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Join Stephan Tarnutzer, President at AVL North America as he talks about speed in the mobility industry. Find out more in this episode of AVL’s Reimagine Mobility.
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Join Joseph Strelow, President at AVL Test System Inc, NA as he talks the opening of the new CARB facility in Riverside California. Find out more in this episode of AVL’s Reimagine Mobility.
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Join Stephan Tarnutzer, President at AVL North America as he talks about technology leadership in the mobility industry. Find out more in this episode of AVL’s Reimagine Mobility.
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Join AVL's thought leaders in discussions on how create a better world by driving mobility trends of tomorrow, today through technology leadership. We cover topics ranging from EV, ADAS, simulation/testing and more.