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SAE Tomorrow Today
Hosted by Grayson Brulte, SAE Tomorrow Today is a show about emerging technology and trends in mobility with the leaders, innovators, and strategists who make it all happen. As a trusted partner to mobility engineers for almost 120 years, SAE International provides unique and dynamic perspectives from innovative industry leaders on the challenges of tomorrow.
Episodes
SAE Tomorrow Today356. Why Fragmented Engineering Can’t Keep Pace
What happens when smarter, software-defined products outpace the engineering systems used to build them? Listen in as we sit down with Don Cantow, General…
SAE Tomorrow Today355. Balancing Innovation and Safety on America's Roads
What does it take to make our roads safer while still paving the way for AVs? Listen in as we sit down with Jonathan Morrison, Administrator of the National…
SAE Tomorrow Today354. Standardizing Aircraft Data for Smarter Maintenance
What if every aircraft in a fleet could speak the same data language? Listen in as we sit down with SAE Committee Members Robert Taylor, Senior Solutions…
SAE Tomorrow Today353. How DED is Transforming Aerospace Manufacturing
From rocket engines to aircraft, laser powder directed energy deposition (DED) is turning years of production time into months. Listen in as we sit down with…
SAE Tomorrow Today352. Convergent Manufacturing: Where AI, Materials and Automation Meet
As manufacturing enters a new era, the smartest solution may not be a better version of what already exists but an entirely new way of designing and building…
SAE Tomorrow Today351. Built for the Extreme: Shaping Next-Gen Powersports
Off-road vehicles are expected to perform in places conventional vehicles can’t … from frozen tundra and isolated trails to deserts and remote environments…
SAE Tomorrow Today350. Engineering Mobility Standards in the Age of AI
Emerging technology is reshaping not only what engineers build, but how they build it. From software-defined and AI-powered vehicles to automation and…
SAE Tomorrow Today349. Lessons From a 7,000-Mile EV Road Trip
What does it take to drive an EV across America and back again? A 7,000-mile road trip is a great way to find out. Listen in as we sit down with…
SAE Tomorrow Today348. A Roadmap for Sustainable and Affordable Mobility
The future of mobility may not be about building bigger, more feature-packed vehicles. Listen in as we sit down with Dr. Christopher Borroni-Bird, Founder…
SAE Tomorrow Today347. When AI is driving, who’s responsible?
Listen in as we sit down with Jennifer Dukarski, Emerging Tech, Media, and Intellectual Property Shareholder at Butzel, to unpack the rapidly evolving legal…
SAE Tomorrow Today346. Is Megawatt Charging the Missing Link to EV Scalability?
As electrification expands beyond passenger vehicles to commercial trucks, mining equipment, marine vessels, and even aircraft, the challenge is no longer…
SAE Tomorrow Today345. The Power Struggle Shaping Autonomous Trucking
With too many cooks in the kitchen, can innovation ever reach the road? In this Unplugged episode of SAE Tomorrow Today, host Grayson Brulte uses the culinary…
SAE Tomorrow Today344. How Aerospace Safety Standards Enable the Future of Flight
Whether it’s supersonic travel, commercial space, or AI-enabled aircraft, one message remains constant: safety standards are the common language that enable…
SAE Tomorrow Today343. SAE JA1016: Scaling the Future of UAVs with Battery Interoperability
From drone delivery to public safety and defense, the next generation of uncrewed aerial vehicles y better batteries, but by better battery standards. Listen…
SAE Tomorrow Today342. SDVs, AI, and the Next Era of Automotive Innovation
What does it really mean to build a software-defined vehicle? As AI reshapes the automotive industry, SDVs may become the foundation for the future rather than…
SAE Tomorrow Today341. Why the Biggest Challenge for SDVs Isn't the Technology
Software-defined vehicles (SDVs) are transforming the automotive industry … but are OEMs focused on the right priorities? With over 35 years of award-winning…
SAE Tomorrow Today340. Building a Robust Engineering Culture in Our Nation's Capital
How does a strong engineering community help shape the future of mobility? Join us as we sit down with Brent Yacobucci, Acting Director of The John W. Kluge…
SAE Tomorrow Today339. Regulation, Risk, and the Rise of L2++
What exactly is L2+? And what about L2++? As the industry embraces these increasingly common terms, is liability slowing the path to Level 3 automation? In…
SAE Tomorrow Today338. What Baja SAE Teaches That College Can't
What does it really take to engineer under pressure? From mud-soaked vehicles and broken suspensions to team dynamics and split-second decisions, Baja SAE has…
SAE Tomorrow Today337. Additive Manufacturing Certified for Aerospace
When aircrafts are lighter, they use less fuel and are easier to maintain. That’s why major airline manufacturers are increasingly using titanium and carbon in…
SAE Tomorrow Today336. Coming Soon: The Humanoid Revolution
Are humanoid robots moving from science fiction to reality? The answer is yes, and it may be faster than anyone predicted. Listen in as we sit down with David…
SAE Tomorrow Today335. The Battery Isn't the Problem - Execution Is
Batteries don’t fail because of chemistry. They fail because of execution. Qnovo provides advanced software to optimize lithium-ion battery health and safety…
SAE Tomorrow Today334. Turning Streetlights Into EV Chargers
What if the streetlights in your neighborhood could charge your EV overnight? Voltpost is making this vision a reality by transforming existing lampposts into…
SAE Tomorrow Today333. The Brain Behind AI-Powered Vehicles
What if the brain of your car wasn’t just smart but continuously learning, scaling, and orchestrating everything from safety to autonomy in real time? Listen…
SAE Tomorrow Today332. Can Airports Become Innovation Labs?
What if your airport was a living laboratory for innovation? Listen in as we sit down with Brian Cobb, Chief Innovation Officer at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky…
SAE Tomorrow Today331. Why Curing Motion Sickness Is Key to AV Success
Did you know that motion sickness affects 1 in 3 people? As AVs gain traction and drivers become passengers, it may be the biggest barrier to the future of…
SAE Tomorrow Today330. Robotaxis vs Personal AVs: A WCX Panel Discussion
What does it really take to scale automated driving from a mapped robotaxi service to personally owned autonomous vehicles? Recorded live at the WCX 2026 in…
SAE Tomorrow Today329. Inside California’s Mobility Playbook
What does it take to move the world’s fourth-largest economy every single day? As one of the most complex transportation systems in the world, California is at…
SAE Tomorrow Today328. Building Trust in AV Safety
As AVs continue to grow in popularity, one question remains top of mind: How do we know autonomous driving systems are genuinely safe? The Automated Vehicle…
SAE Tomorrow Today327. SAE Standards: Building Consensus for Moving Mobility Forward
Standards aren’t flashy … but they make modern mobility possible by enabling emerging technologies to scale safely. Listen in as we sit down with SAE…
SAE Tomorrow Today326. How Kansas is Reshaping Multimodal Transportation
What does it take to build a multimodal transportation network that actually works for rural communities, growing regions, and everyone in between? In Kansas…
SAE Tomorrow Today325. Powering Utilities Toward Net Zero
What does it really take to build a clean energy future — and who’s stepping up to lead it? Listen in as we sit down with Steven Clarke, Program Director…
SAE Tomorrow Today324. SAE J3311: Smarter Vehicle Power Management
When it comes to today’s vehicles, every bit of energy matters. Wasted power can reduce EV driving range, add weight, and increase costs across the supply…
SAE Tomorrow Today323. AI, Government, and the Future of Urban Mobility
What happens when government, technology, and sustainability collide? Listen in as we down with Gabe Klein, Co-Founder of Adapt/Impact and CityFi, and former…
SAE Tomorrow Today322. Meet The Historical Engineering Storytellers
From lifelong hobbies to deep nostalgia, there is no doubt that personal connections with our vehicles are real. But true car lovers know that the future is…
SAE Tomorrow Today321. Building an End-to-End Autonomous Driving System
Join us as we sit down with Richard Chelminski, Senior Vice President, Head of SDV Platform, at 42dot, an autonomous driving software and mobility platform…
SAE Tomorrow Today320. Why SDV Strategy Needs Application Layer Innovation
What’s really holding back software-defined vehicles (SDVs) … and where should automakers shift their focus? Listen in as we sit down with John Wall, President…
SAE Tomorrow Today319. The Power of Model-Based Battery Engineering
Battery development is typically a lengthy and difficult process, but one company is proving that it doesn’t have to be. Listen in as we sit down with Gavin…
SAE Tomorrow Today318. A New Era For Aerospace and Defense
What if booking a trip into orbit were as easy as booking a flight on your phone? As the defense and aerospace industries evolve at unprecedented speed, what…
SAE Tomorrow Today317. SAE: Where Meaningful Relationships Take Shape
Curious how SAE can open doors in the automotive industry and beyond? Listen in as we sit down with Dean Case, Membership Director, SAE SoCal, whose 45-year…
SAE Tomorrow Today316. Advocating for Growth in the U.S. Auto Industry
From tariffs to trade policies, today’s automakers must respond to a variety of pressures to remain competitive in a changing manufacturing landscape. As the…
SAE Tomorrow Today315. Making EVs Powerful Assets to the Grid
What if EVs were an asset to the power grid instead of a challenge? From off-peak incentives to powering data centers with parked cars, the future of…
SAE Tomorrow Today314. How AI and Software-Defined Vehicles Are Transforming Automotive Culture
The automotive industry is undergoing a major shift — not just toward AI-powered, software-defined vehicles, but also toward a new culture that challenges…
SAE Tomorrow Today313. An Inside Look at the 2026 Detroit Auto Show
From surprise unveilings to one-of-a-kind experiences, excitement is building for the 2026 Detroit Auto Show. But it’s about more than just horsepower. This…
SAE Tomorrow Today309. UNPLUGGED: Why The Race To Build Robotaxis Is On
Back by popular demand, Episode 309 - Unplugged: Why the Race to Build Robotaxis Is On was the most-streamed 2025 episode of SAE Tomorrow Today. Thanks to our…
SAE Tomorrow Today312. UNPLUGGED: I Don't Want to Drive Anymore ... Here's Why
What happens when driving becomes a burden? In this Unplugged episode of SAE Tomorrow Today, join host Grayson Brulte for a candid conversation sparked by his…
SAE Tomorrow Today311. Powering the Next Wave of EV Adoption
There’s no doubt that convenience is the new currency for EV owners. But given the tug-of-war between utilities, data centers, and EV charging infrastructure…
SAE Tomorrow Today310. Electrifying Europe’s Heavy-Duty Trucks
When it comes to battery electric trucks, is real-world data beating consumer expectations? According to findings from The International Council on Clean…
SAE Tomorrow Today308. Conquering the Australian Outback with Solar Power
What does it take to race 3,000 kilometers across the unforgiving Australian Outback powered only by the sun? Listen in as we sit down with Martijn Boonen…
SAE Tomorrow Today307. AI and Digital Engineering for Safer Defense
Will the future of combat look like your smartphone? As the nature of warfare changes, new technology is driving smarter, faster decisions on the battlefield…
SAE Tomorrow Today306. Your Order Has Landed: The Power of Drone Delivery
From crispy French fries to critical medical supplies, one company is transforming how goods move around the world with autonomous drone delivery technology…
SAE Tomorrow Today305. Fast-Tracking Hydrogen’s Role in Aviation
If you still think hydrogen was the cause of the Hindenburg disaster, allow Danielle McLean, Founder and Executive Director of HYSKY Society, to debunk that…
SAE Tomorrow Today304. Driving Sustainability Through Smarter Life Cycle Assessments
From pinpointing greenhouse gas (GHG) hot spots to modeling decarbonization scenarios, life cycle assessments (LCAs) can be a powerful tool for sustainability…
SAE Tomorrow Today303. Solving the EV Charging Gap for City Drivers
The future of urban mobility depends on one thing: accessible EV charging infrastructure. For the 40 million U.S. drivers who park on city streets, the lack of…
SAE Tomorrow Today302. Introducing “TeleHealth” Video Chats for Car Repair
Have you every wished you could call up an experienced auto tech to diagnose your car trouble? One company is doing just that by transforming the DIY auto…
SAE Tomorrow Today301. UNPLUGGED: ADAS Takeover: Are Drivers Ready to Let Go?
With Ford’s BlueCruise logging 58 million miles in 2024 and GM’s Super Cruise generating hundreds of millions in revenue, more and more drivers are embracing…
SAE Tomorrow Today300. Why Vehicle Weight Matters More Than You Think
When it comes to cars, it’s not just what’s under the hood that matters — it’s what’s on the scale. According to a new book, Critical Mass: The One Thing You…
SAE Tomorrow Today299. AVs in Europe: Balancing Innovation and Regulation
What does it take to bring safe, reliable autonomous vehicles to Europe’s roads? From shifting to performance-based regulations for L3 and L4 Systems to the…
SAE Tomorrow Today298. Tracking Critical Minerals Across the EV Battery Lifecycle
The battery supply chain is one of the most complex in the world, built on critical minerals that stretch across continents and raise tough questions about…
SAE Tomorrow Today297. UNPLUGGED: Why Robo-Taxis Are Losing the Battle for Energy
The staggering energy demands of AI data centers are set to consume 12% of America’s electricity by 2028 — and tech giants are investing billions to secure…