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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 Today175. SAE to Standardize Tesla NACS Connector
As major OEMs adopt Tesla’s NACS connector, SAE is acting fast to bring key stakeholders together and ensure that any supplier or manufacturer will be able to…
SAE Tomorrow Today174. Life-Saving Biometrics Without Wearables
Imagine a wireless sensor that can automatically alert authorities if an elderly relative has taken a fall or if a child has been left alone in a hot car. One…
SAE Tomorrow Today173. BRIEFS: Supporting a Circular Economy for EV Batteries
When it comes to sustainability, the term “circular economy” refers to a process in which products are used again and again, thus reducing finite raw material…
SAE Tomorrow Today172. Making Real-Time Mapping a Reality
Long thought to be impossible, real-time mapping is now a reality. With the ability to update street information every five minutes, this technology is…
SAE Tomorrow Today171. Buckle Up! We’re Talking Future Trends
From AI and ChatGPT to geopolitics and global supply chains, a multitude of trends are converging and paving the way for a historic transformation that will…
SAE Tomorrow Today170. UNPLUGGED: Is Licensing the Future of Autonomy?
Develop technology, patent it, and license it. Because not every company has the time or resources to develop a fully autonomous driving stack, this model…
SAE Tomorrow Today169. Avant-Garde EV Company to Build in the US
While you may not have heard of Polestar, its exceptional performance, unique buying experience, and commitment to sustainability enables this novel brand to…
SAE Tomorrow Today168. Carving a Path Forward for EV Infrastructure
With the recent announcement that Ford has partnered with Tesla to include NACS connectors in its EVs starting in 2025, the race is on to determine the best…
SAE Tomorrow Today167. BRIEFS: EV Batteries Get a Second Life Down Under
EV Batteries Get a Second Life Down Under . Even after close to a decade of use, EV batteries still retain about 80% of their capacity. This means that they…
SAE Tomorrow Today166. Unleashing Wireless Power Transfer for EVs
When it comes to EV charging, many of us are wondering: what comes after the plug? The answer is one of the hottest topics in mobility: Wireless Power…
SAE Tomorrow Today165. BRIEFS: Geologists on TikTok?
It might just be what we need to bring awareness to the game-changing opportunities of green collar jobs. . In the inaugural episode of our Sustainable…
SAE Tomorrow Today164. North Texas Nurtures Next Generation of Mobility
When it comes to cultivating new mobility technologies at scale, one sprawling ecosystem in North Texas is in a league of its own. . AllianceTexas is a…
SAE Tomorrow Today163. UNPLUGGED: Will SAE Level 3 Introduce Personally Owned AVs?
The consumer has spoken. We want to own our own autonomous vehicles. . While we may not be at SAE Level 4 yet, our society is well on its way to an autonomous…
SAE Tomorrow Today162. Cleaning Up the EV Battery Supply Chain
Demand for lithium-ion batteries is estimated to grow 500% in the next 10 years. With such an intense surge on the horizon, there is a need to ramp up the…
SAE Tomorrow Today161. Is the Rise of EVs the End of the Gas Tax?
With more and more consumers plugging in their cars instead of filling up their tanks, the gas tax is slowly eroding—just like many of our roads and bridges…
SAE Tomorrow Today160. Taking Delivery to New Heights With Drones
Taking Delivery to New Heights With Drones . It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s a drone! From doorstep delivery to aerial data collection, drones are quickly…
SAE Tomorrow Today159. UNPLUGGED: The Future of Autonomy is Consumer Experiences
Imagine flying into Milan, Italy, and being greeted by an autonomous vehicle that secures tickets to see Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper and provides a…
SAE Tomorrow Today158. Saving Lives With Driver Monitoring Systems
As the automotive industry moves toward SAE Level 2 and Level 3 autonomy, monitoring driver distraction and encouraging safer driving behaviors is crucial…
SAE Tomorrow Today157. Partnerships Bring AV Accessibility to Rural Areas
Born out of call to “accessibility for all”, the goMARTI initiative in Grand Rapids, MN, provides safe, wheelchair accessible mobility for residents, while…
SAE Tomorrow Today156. First ADA-Compliant AVs Increase Accessibility
When the public and private sector unite, society benefits. And there’s no better example than a pilot program taking place in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. . The…
SAE Tomorrow Today155. UNPLUGGED: Market Consolidation in the AV Space
As Bob Dylan said, “the times, they are a-changin’.” . With the recent fall of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and the potential bank consolidation that could…
SAE Tomorrow Today154. $8 Billion in Funding for Clean Vehicle Innovation
Big ideas need proper funding. The U.S. Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office (LPO) is helping companies with clean energy innovations get to the next…
SAE Tomorrow Today153. Calculating the Risk of New Mobility
Have you ever wondered if AVs and EVs are covered differently than traditional vehicles? What about rideshare services like Uber? Can the data from an…
SAE Tomorrow Today152. One Step Closer to L4 AV Trucking
The most polite driver on the road might soon be an L4 AV truck. . Torc Robotics is the first company developing the technology to commercialize fully…
SAE Tomorrow Today151. Unlocking Another Dimension with Depthsensing Technology
Machines that see and understand the world around them? It’s possible with depthsensing technology that maps surroundings, objects, and people more reliably…
SAE Tomorrow Today150. UNPLUGGED: How Do Partnerships Advance Mobility?
From AVs to EVs, the future of mobility is not a go-it-alone journey. To get ahead, more and more companies are realizing the advantages to establishing…
SAE Tomorrow Today149. Improved EV Charging Meets a More Equitable Workforce
Planning a road trip in your EV? You may be worried about charging station reliability. But one company is boosting EV charging uptime, improving consumer…
SAE Tomorrow Today148. Michigan: The New Epicenter of Aerospace
As the birthplace of the automotive industry and the home of several aviation firsts, Michigan offers unique advantages to the rapidly expanding space economy…
SAE Tomorrow Today147. Sustainable Rubber Hits the Road
When the rubber hits the road, one tire company stands out among the rest. From raw material traceability to supply chain transparency, The Goodyear Tire &…
SAE Tomorrow Today146. UNPLUGGED: What’s Hindering the Future of AVs and EVs?
The success of future mobility solutions is defined by one thing: convenience. . In our first “unplugged” edition, Grayson Brulte, Host of SAE Tomorrow Today…
SAE Tomorrow Today145. Making Life Easier With Autonomous Delivery
Picture this: An eco-friendly, zero-occupant AV that delivers items like groceries and prescriptions to your doorstep—all while prioritizing the safety of…
SAE Tomorrow Today144. Financial Twists & Turns of the AV Market
From market consolidation to economic downturns, the mobility industry is facing many twists and turns. . When it comes to the AV market, there’s a lot to…
SAE Tomorrow Today143. The Problem(s) with Replacing Fossil Fuels
Don't miss 2023's most-watched episode of SAE Tomorrow Today! . From geopolitical pressures to the shunning of fossil fuels, there is no question the current…
SAE Tomorrow Today142. Building Safer AVs with ISA and HD Map Technology
More than 35 years ago, HERE Technologies created the first digital map. Today, they are the world's leading location platform company with a global footprint…
SAE Tomorrow Today141. Climate Neutral Flying with an Aerospace Leader
Bringing zero-emission commercial aircraft to market by 2035? That’s just the beginning for one global aerospace pioneer. . Airbus has long designed…
SAE Tomorrow Today140. Simulation Tool Chain for AVs Achieves SAE Level 3
The race is on to develop an autonomous vehicle (AV) that is safer than a human driver—and one automaker is coming closer. . By joining forces with Ansys, the…
SAE Tomorrow Today139. Autonomous Mining Critical to Global Demand for Minerals
With the exponential rise in EV adoption comes a surge in global demand for minerals like graphite, lithium, nickel and cobalt. To keep pace, more mines around…
SAE Tomorrow Today138. How Smart Farming Can Feed a Growing Population
Autonomous technology is transforming industries—and farming is no exception. . From food security to greater environmental awareness, there are many factors…
SAE Tomorrow Today137. Powering the Space Economy in the Orbital Age
The Orbital Age is the next industrial revolution. As we begin this exciting phase of human history, Sierra Space, led by veteran NASA astronaut Dr. Janet L…
SAE Tomorrow Today136. What Role Do Electric Utilities Have in the EV Space?
As demand for EVs grows, so too does the role of electric utilities. . From powering the grid to ensuring the reliability of EV charging stations, the electric…
SAE Tomorrow Today135. A Quintessential Luxury Brand Goes All-Electric
The future of Cadillac is all-electric—and the future is here. . With the launch of the Cadillac LYRIQ, the high-end brand relied on intensive market research…
SAE Tomorrow Today134. Transforming the Dashboard with Haptic Feedback
A dashboard free of traditional buttons? It’s just one way Nissan is redefining our interaction with cars through haptic feedback. . In the new Ariya electric…
SAE Tomorrow Today133. A Powerful Alliance in Electric Urban Air Mobility
A Powerful Alliance in Electric Urban Air Mobility . What do you get when you combine the brainpower of aerospace leader Honeywell with leading automotive…
SAE Tomorrow Today132. How Will EV Batteries Impact the Grid?
From California banning the sale of new gasoline-powered cars by 2035 to the scarcity of raw materials and political pressures related to lithium refineries…
SAE Tomorrow Today131. Accelerating Innovation Across the Supply Chain
Trucking, logistics and technology. The intersection of these three critical segments is creating disruption—and opportunity—across the supply chain. . Leading…
SAE Tomorrow Today130. Electrified Roads Make Their Debut in Detroit
Stuck in traffic or cruising in the fast lane? Someday soon your EV could be charging wirelessly—whether your vehicle is in motion or sitting idle. . As a…
SAE Tomorrow Today129. Zero Emission Island Hopping with Seagliders
No airport security. 180 mph cruise speed. Zero emissions. This is the future of island hopping in coastal regions around the world made possible by a…
SAE Tomorrow Today128. Additive Manufacturing on Earth and Beyond
From industrial to medical to space, laser additive manufacturing and 3-D printing has the potential to transform production across nearly every sector. . With…
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127. Shaping a New Era of Intelligent Parking
Reducing the hassle of parking with technology. That’s the mission of Parkopedia, a global leader in digital parking services. . Using real-time and…
SAE Tomorrow Today126. Transforming EV Batteries with Solid-State Energy
Driving from LA to San Francisco on a single fast charge? Yes, please. . QuantumScape is accelerating EV adoption with solid-state battery technology that…
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125. Conversational AI in the Passenger's Seat
Since the invention of the automobile, people have had an emotional connection to their driving experience. Cerence is capitalizing on that connection by…
SAE Tomorrow Today124. Fueling Flight with Hydrogen Technology
Zero emission aviation is the future—and Hydroplane is paving the way with affordable hydrogen fuel cell powerplant technology. . Founded by former NASA…
SAE Tomorrow Today123. Innovating with the Planet in Mind
Replenishing the environment for future generations through the power of collaboration. This is the belief that drives sustainability practices at Toyota Motor…
SAE Tomorrow Today122. Consumer Connections Will Define the Future
Ford Next is strengthening connections to consumers and defining the future of mobility. By integrating skill sets in consumer electronics, safety, regulation…
SAE Tomorrow Today121. Reinventing the Wheel with Carbon Fiber
The team at Carbon Revolution is going against some age-old advice—they’re reinventing the wheel. And they’re seeing results. . Back in 2004, Dr. Ashley…
SAE Tomorrow Today120. Paving the Way for Zero-Emission Aviation
Hydrogen fuel cell power is ready for takeoff. . Imagine an aircraft without exhaust; the only emission is water. That’s what hydrogen fuel cell technology can…
SAE Tomorrow Today119. Innovating in Real-Time with SDVs
The future of mobility is software-defined. . For automakers, this means that vehicles will transition to a combination of software-centric computing systems…
SAE Tomorrow Today118. A Driving Force in Motorsports
Innovations are born on the racetrack. . In the automotive industry, it’s common knowledge that racing has long had a meaningful impact on technological…
SAE Tomorrow Today117. Opening Up the Sky with Urban Air Mobility
Picture this: On-demand ridesharing services that take you above the traffic. Archer Aviation is making this vision a reality by unlocking a whole new…
SAE Tomorrow Today116. Powering Design Freedom for EVs and AVs
Unrestricted, scalable and modular. These values are at the heart of REE Automotive’s work to provide complete design freedom for electric and autonomous…