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Angus Pacala, Chief Executive Officer of Ouster, takes Carl through the basics of LiDAR and Moore's law, underscoring the significance of analog to digital transformations. Carl recalls his AM radio days in Iowa covering severe weather, while Angus shares Ouster's origin story and the impressive specifications behind the company's latest innovations.    AutoVision News Website: https://www.autovis...

Mayank Sikaria co-founded Sibros, an award-winning connected vehicle software company in Silicon Valley. With the guidance of strong mentors, strategic investors, and a multi-disciplinary team, Sibros continues its upward trajectory across the globe. Join Carl and Mayank as they discuss his early years in school, working at Faraday Future, and their favorite Hot Wheels cars.   AutoVision News Webs...

What role do experiential marketing programs play in helping consumers understand new ADAS technologies, software-defined vehicles, and fully autonomous cars? In this episode, we feature three industry experts who see a link between ride-and-drive demonstrations and elevated consumer trust. Join Carl as he talks with these experts and recalls his time on the experiential marketing circuit with Che...

Description: PreAct Technologies founder Paul Drysch joins us to discuss what he sees as the "writing on the wall" in the automotive industry. Paul shares how simulation expedites vehicle development, the roadblocks to private ownership of self-driving cars, and why the potential for EVs to have a longer service life is essential to recognize.         AutoVision News Website: https://www.autovisio...

Live from the Autoworld Museum in Brussels, Belgium, Carl Anthony talks with some of the industry's leading minds at AutoSens and InCabin. The automotive space is undergoing a dynamic transformation, which impacts all aspects of ADAS and in-cabin monitoring. What does the future hold? How will we continue to push the boundaries of science and innovation? Join Carl and these dedicated thought leade...

Our trusted colleague and dear friend Sara Sargent joins Carl Anthony on this episode of AutoVision New Radio. Sara recalls how she became an engineer, her first role in automotive, and the values her parents instilled in her. She then discusses ways we can advance consumer education around ADAS and advocate for women in our industry. As they often do, Sara and Carl discuss being football fans and...

We are accustomed to hearing words like innovation, safety, and efficiency in the automotive industry. The challenge is giving these words tangible meaning in the real world, where the complex task of driving occurs. How do we accomplish this? How can we deliver innovation, safety, and efficiency, so they are more than just buzzwords?    RK Anand, Chief Product Officer for Recogni, lends us his pe...

The average price paid for a new vehicle in the United States reached its highest in June 2022, according to Kelley Blue Book. Average transaction prices surpassed $48,000 for new vehicles, beating the previous high of $47,202 set in December 2021. The rising transaction prices also impacted hybrid and EV buyers. Carl Anthony, Managing Editor of Automoblog and AutoVision News, examines the key dat...

Drivers worldwide admire and enjoy Lotus cars for their beautiful design, sharp handling, and breathtaking performance. By holding to the ethos of founder Colin Chapman, Lotus is famous for its commitment to engineering lightweight cars with advanced materials that provide a genuine connection with the open road or track. Given the historical trajectory of Lotus, it's easy to overlook the sports c...

Unlike humans, autonomous vehicles cannot see, think, or act for themselves. Instead, they rely on high-definition maps to supply a pre-encoded context about the environment. Machines cannot improvise and adapt as quickly as humans or other biological systems, so safety concerns arise if a vehicle suddenly encounters an unplanned obstruction or outdated map information. That said, can we increase...

As automakers shift to electrified and software-defined vehicles, addressing cyber risk is vital, especially within the charging infrastructure. As an author, keynote speaker, and lecturer with over 25 years of experience at the intersection of technology and business, Professor Koehler joins us to share valuable insights on the future of electrification, autonomy, and cybersecurity.       We also...

In the context of automotive safety, we don't usually think of cybersecurity as being experienced dynamically and personally, at least not to the degree of something like an airbag. Yet as our cars become more software-defined, the gap between safety and security will close. Protecting our data and the integrity of the vehicle drive systems against malicious actors will be as crucial as seatbelts...

An engineer, technologist, and advocate, Indu Vijayan is the Director of Product Management for AEye and the founder of Women in Autonomy. Over the years in automotive, Vijayan noticed how few women were at the table and set out to reverse this trend. Under Vijayan's leadership, Women in Autonomy has grown into an influential forum that educates, equips, and empowers women in all industries, from...

The modern automobile is a collection of many different systems combined to create a finished product. No one system is "better" than another as each serves a specific and essential function. In the same way, our automotive careers are the sum of many different experiences, none of which we should discount.   Justin C. McKnight, founder of Steady Growth Consulting, is many things: an engineer, exe...

Sound engineering will make a product more robust, while sound marketing will give it more reach. But what are the benchmarks for a successful marketing platform in automotive? While it's common knowledge that social media is essential, what about graphic design and written content? Katelyn Magney, founder of Magney Creative, has developed a "One Woman Show" for companies looking to overhaul their...

Software-defined architectures are the key to making the "car of the future" possible. An electrified vehicle with the highest levels of connectivity and convenience can likely only be achieved through a software-centric platform. While such platforms promise increased safety, comfort, and functionality, the computing power requirements jump exponentially. To gather some insight into software-defi...

OEMs need cutting-edge technology that meets even the most ambitious cost reduction targets and form factor requirements. This is essential in today's ultra-competitive automotive landscape, but what is the secret? Is it having a great product or a talented team? Maybe, it's exceptional customer service? Or is it a delicate combination of all three?   Andy Hanvey, Director of Automotive Marketing...