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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 Today235. Scaling 2 Million Miles in Autonomous Trucking
A traditional Class 8 truck is on the road for a million miles or more over its lifetime. For autonomous trucks, that number could double to two million or…
SAE Tomorrow Today234. Solar Powered Boating on the Great Lakes
With 20 percent of the world's fresh water, Michigan plays a large role in the future of maritime mobility. Recreational boating, commercial shipping, ports…
SAE Tomorrow Today233. BRIEFS: The Supplier's Role in Achieving Sustainability
When people think of sustainability in the automotive world, they typically focus on the automaker. But the reality is that sustainability goals cannot be met…
SAE Tomorrow Today232. UNPLUGGED: Can Autonomous Vehicles Eliminate Distracted Driving
Distracted driving is an epidemic that shows no signs of slowing down. But autonomous vehicles could be the cure. . As NHTSA gets ready to publish new data on…
SAE Tomorrow Today231. What the EV Industry Can Learn From PCs
Remember when the heavy battery inside your laptop weighed you down? Intel Automotive does – and they are using proven power management best practices from the…
SAE Tomorrow Today230. BRIEFS: The Return of Inexpensive EVs
For the average car buyer, EVs have two major sticking points: a lack of charging infrastructure and a hefty price tag. Fortunately, both of those issues will…
SAE Tomorrow Today229. The Cost of EV Conversion for Commercial Fleets
When it comes to incorporating EVs into commercial diesel fleets, it is important to understand the costs and benefits—and the impact on maintenance. . As one…
SAE Tomorrow Today228. Has Amelia Earhart's Aircraft Been Found?
Sonar data from a deep sea drone recently shed light on one of aviation's most enduring mysteries: the disappearance of Amelia Earhart. . By pursuing the…
SAE Tomorrow Today227. BRIEFS: EV Batteries That Run On Sunshine - Or in the Cold
It’s no secret that installing EV charging stations can be time-consuming. But what if you could use the power of the sun? Beam Global is doing just that – not…
SAE Tomorrow Today226. Unsupervised Learning Makes Scalable Autonomy a Reality
Artificial intelligence that teaches itself? That’s the gist of unsupervised learning. And it offers far-reaching implications for the future autonomous…
SAE Tomorrow Today225. What Do Consumers Really Think about EVs?
Consumers are complex — and so is the EV market. From high expectations to sobering market realities, the EV landscape is hard to gauge without expert insight…
SAE Tomorrow Today224. BRIEFS: The Trouble With EV Mineral Sourcing
From human rights abuses to detrimental environmental impacts, mineral sourcing for EV batteries and electric motors has a dark side. . Listen in as Roberto…
SAE Tomorrow Today223. Driven by Speed, Fueled by Engineering
Who’s better to design a sports car than the person who races it? Meet Kevin Boehm of Boehm Motorsports, a championship-winning professional racer and…
SAE Tomorrow Today222. Setting the Standard in Autonomous Middle Mile Delivery
Autonomous box trucks that can move goods on short-haul B2B routes? It’s possible – and North America’s largest grocers, retailers, distributors, and…
SAE Tomorrow Today221. BRIEFS: Can Your EV Power Your Home?
Imagine an EV that captures energy from the grid and stores it for later use. With GM Energy’s Vehicle to Home (V2H) bidirectional charging solution, the…
SAE Tomorrow Today220. Florida: A Vibrant Hub of Mobility
Whether it’s aerospace, theme parks, maritime or motorsports, there is no doubt Florida is helping to build the future of mobility. Home to the Everglades, the…
SAE Tomorrow Today219. How AI is Redefining the Aerospace Industry
Simulation optimization. Generative design. Predictive algorithms. These AI-powered activities can “automate the mundane” and transform the way engineers work…
SAE Tomorrow Today218. BRIEFS: The Future of Hydrogen-Powered Class 8 Vehicles
With all the hype around battery EVs, what role will hydrogen propulsion play in the future of sustainable transportation? The answer is a significant one…
SAE Tomorrow Today217. Autonomous Air Taxis Take Flight
The best way to bring safety and scalability into eVTOL flight is to do so autonomously. Why? Because increased automation doesn’t eliminate humans, it allows…
SAE Tomorrow Today216. We Need More Engineers!
Each year, the U.S. needs roughly 400,000 new engineers. Projections estimate that nearly one-third of these roles will remain unfilled each year through at…
SAE Tomorrow Today215. BRIEFS: A Closer Look at Chinese EVs
Many of us have heard the news. The BYD Seagull is an EV available in China for under $10,000 and any company that builds and sells EVs in America should be…
SAE Tomorrow Today214. Patagonian Rancher Advancing Ag Tech
As a rancher in Patagonia, Alex Foessel understands the challenges facing the ag market and is working to advance safety and integrity in off-road autonomy. …
SAE Tomorrow Today213. The Power of Automation & Autonomy in Agriculture
For farmers, fully autonomous tillage and advanced spraying technology can modernize workflow and unlock massive efficiencies. And when you add in the power of…
SAE Tomorrow Today212. BRIEFS: Why Compromise Helps Us Breathe Easier
The White House is giving automakers a bit more time to determine the best way forward in terms of EV adoption. By adding plug-in hybrids to the mix and…
SAE Tomorrow Today211. Is Radar the Most Underutilized Software?
Flexible, adaptable and upgradable. Not to mention cost effective and scalable. With all of this potential, the full value of radar has yet to be…
SAE Tomorrow Today210. Digitizing SAE Standards With AI
If you’re an engineer looking to easily search SAE standard parts or materials with OnQue, the time is here! . SAE recently partnered with Cognistx, an applied…
SAE Tomorrow Today209. BRIEFS: Where Do Engineers Go to Problem-Solve?
From software-defined vehicles to EV batteries and the circular economy, the automotive industry is in the midst of a profound shift. To understand and adapt…
SAE Tomorrow Today208. The Power of Electric Drive Systems
What powers the EV market? Electric drive systems, of course. And GKN Automotive knows a thing or two about delivering mass production mobility solutions for…
SAE Tomorrow Today207. BRIEFS: Why the Future of EV Charging is Brighter Than Ever
Is EV charging anxiety real? Yes. Can the issues plaguing our current EV charging infrastructure be solved? Also, yes. . While there is no doubt the EV market…
SAE Tomorrow Today206. Navigating the Growing Pains of the EV Market
Over the last 18 months, the EV market has been on a rollercoaster ride. From lack of affordable options to challenges with charging infrastructure, it’s clear…
SAE Tomorrow Today205. Stellantis Talks Software Defined Vehicle Strategy
How does a company like Stellantis decide what new technologies will go into each of its iconic brands? . Whether its Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Fiat or Maserati…
SAE Tomorrow Today204. The Urgency of AV Safety
40 million miles of real-world driving experience? That’s enough to drive to the Moon and back 80 times! And Waymo is putting that experience to work with an…
SAE Tomorrow Today203. How Uber is Prioritizing AV Safety
With both human drivers and AV options, Uber is in a unique situation when it comes to developing safety standards. From company culture to engineering to…
SAE Tomorrow Today202. Will 2024 Be the Year for AV Commercialization?
The commercialization of autonomous vehicles requires proficiency across many domains: engineering, product development, logistics, public policy, and more…
SAE Tomorrow Today201. 2024 Election Season Heats Up
It’s election season – and we’re talking presidential politics with renowned political commentator, Amy Walter, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of the Cook…
SAE Tomorrow Today200. Niche Manufacturing in the AV Market & Beyond
Some mobility and energy products are not well suited for heavily automated production—and that’s where Edison Manufacturing and Engineering comes in. . As a…
SAE Tomorrow Today199. Farming Innovation Rooted in Sustainability
There aren’t many American brands as iconic as John Deere—and the company’s sustainability practices honor that tradition as stewards of the land and those who…
SAE Tomorrow Today198. SAE’s Vision for Advancing Mobility in 2024 & Beyond
When it comes to the current and future state of the mobility ecosystem, it’s important to take a holistic look at the challenges and opportunities we face on…
SAE Tomorrow Today197. UNPLUGGED: It’s Time to Advocate for the AV Market
Misleading and inaccurate headlines have many people thinking that the AV market is headed for disaster. However, the exact opposite is true. Many AV companies…
SAE Tomorrow Today196. Using Scientific Research to Improve the Grid
An unbiased, scientific view about how best to bring energy to society—including how it impacts the grid. That’s the goal of Electric Power Research Institute…
SAE Tomorrow Today195. Partnering with Law Enforcement for Safer AVs
As autonomous trucks scale nationwide, law enforcement has a critical role to play in the development of safe roadway policies for the AV industry. . In an…
SAE Tomorrow Today194. A Disruptive Tech Company in the Automotive World
We don’t compete, we complete. That’s the philosophy at REE Automotive as they redefine the commercial vehicle industry with a fully modular EV platform. …
SAE Tomorrow Today193. Powering Additive Manufacturing in Pittsburgh
Laser and electron beams as energy sources for 3D printing? It might sound like something out of a sci-fi movie, but it’s all happening at Neighborhood 91, an…
SAE Tomorrow Today192. A Scientific Look into the Future of Sustainable Energy
There is no doubt that research and knowledge discovery can have a profound impact on society. . Leading the conversation on the challenges and opportunities…
SAE Tomorrow Today191. UNPLUGGED: Are You Ready for the Autonomous Trucking Revolution?
There is no doubt that autonomous trucks will have a transformative impact on the logistics industry. But what is the current state of AV trucking and how will…
SAE Tomorrow Today190. Transforming Freight With Intelligent Movement
By combining electric power, digital intelligence, and autonomous driving technology, one company is transforming the world of shipping and freight management…
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189. Bringing eVTOL to Market
All-electric flight will soon become a reality—and one company is building the infrastructure that will enable it to scale and commercialize. . As a pioneer in…
SAE Tomorrow Today188. Building a Winning Career in Motorsports
Long regarded as one of the most influential women in NASCAR, decorated auto racing engineer Alba Colón came to Hendrick Motorsports as Director of Technical…
SAE Tomorrow Today187. UNPLUGGED: Is Social Media Hindering AV Advancement?
Today, there is a rush to be the first person to post a video or photo of an autonomous vehicle in a compromising light. But what impact is that having on the…
SAE Tomorrow Today186. Evolving SAE Aircraft Safety Standards
Formed in 1992, the SAE S-18 Aircraft & Systems Development and Safety Assessment Committee is tasked by the FAA to capture consensus industry safety…
SAE Tomorrow Today185. Fighting Wildfires with AI-Powered Drones
Every year, wildfires result in the loss of thousands of lives, millions of acres, and hundreds of billions of dollars. But the powerful combination of AI and…
SAE Tomorrow Today184. Setting Realistic Expectations for Trucking Decarbonization
The strategy to transition away from carbon-based fuels must be rooted in reality. Success depends on cost parity, the right market incentives, necessary…
SAE Tomorrow Today183. Drive-Through Vehicle Inspections Powered by AI
We all know traditional vehicle inspections are time-consuming, manual, and often subjective. But what if there was an easier and more accurate way? . Enter…
SAE Tomorrow Today182. UNPLUGGED: With Actors on Strike, California Needs Autonomy
As the SAG-AFTRA strike continues, California’s economy continues to suffer. Small businesses that once provided services to the movie industry are beginning…
SAE Tomorrow Today181. The Truck Driver’s Role in an Autonomous Future
As autonomous trucking scales, what role will professional drivers play? According to one company, the answer is a big one. . As world-leading experts in…
SAE Tomorrow Today180. We’re Talking All Things Electrification
From performance and range to solid state and lithium ion batteries, many factors are at play when it comes to the current state of EV adoption. With so many…
SAE Tomorrow Today179. Partnering to Scale Autonomy for the Common Good
On the quest to scale autonomy, partnerships are essential. A perfect example is the recent collaboration between MOIA and Apex.AI for the market-ready…
SAE Tomorrow Today178. UNPLUGGED: Battling Inflation Through Autonomy
With inflation still raging, consumers need a break. Could autonomous grocery delivery trucks be the answer? . This year, 47% of U.S. consumers started…
SAE Tomorrow Today177. Unlocking Silicon's Full Potential to Further EV Adoption
Increasing EV battery performance while lowering cost? That’s the goal of OneD Battery Sciences. With a breakthrough technology known as SINANODE, the company…
SAE Tomorrow Today176. UNPLUGGED: The AV Industry Has a Messaging Problem
Autonomous vehicles are economic engines that will increase safety, create jobs, and boost consumer spending. The problem is many people don’t think about them…