AVL's Reimagine Mobility Podcast

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 y...

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 e...

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 achieve...

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...

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 b...

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,...

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...

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 connect...

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 c...

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 tir...

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, focusin...

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 missio...

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 f...

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 discu...

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 t...

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 loo...

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 tackl...

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 deli...

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 Mana...

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 COVID, and the positive atmosphere at AVL. Many people are looking for trust from their management team, flexibility, and a place to make a diff...

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 an...

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 Electrifi...

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 elimi...

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 bui...

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...