AVL's Reimagine Mobility Podcast

Paul Bromnick is the Supervisor for DFM Methodology at MTI, AVL, NA. In this episode, he and Stephan discuss how companies can optimize development testing. Integrating AI and simulation can make the development process more efficient by moving away from actual physical hardware and into the virtual world. If you would like to be a guest on the show contact: namarketing@avl.com

In parts of the world people are moving closer to the independency from the grid, creating their own energy in which they can store energy in a virtual account and recall it back from the grid. In this episode Stephan sits down with Ramesh Natarajan a thermal management expert working in the home-storage space. In this episode we explore cloud-based energy, electric home storage systems, differenc...

Karamba Security’s XGuard is an integrated solution of embedded software agents and a cloud-based backend. XGuard agents deterministically prevent malware and fileless attacks. The backend engine detects anomalous behavior and provides proactive alerts about suspicious devices. Nir has over 20 years of leadership and business experience, primarily in cybersecurity, embedded software, and networkin...

A connected vehicle will become much like a cell phone on wheels. We are used to having updates on our phones frequently and likely need them on our cars as well.  Harald Petschnik , Software-Defined Vehicle and Cybersecurity Expert for AVL, and Mick Winship , CTO, MTI, AVL, NA, join the conversation with Stephan A. Tarnutzer, MBA to discuss #automotivecybersecurity. In the entire episode, we expl...

Software is important to the driver’s experience especially when it comes to the ADAS controls. Drivers need confidence to leave the features engaged, to know that the features are intuitive, robust and smooth.  Meghan Cottam is a software developer at MTI, AVL, NA. In this episode she sits down with Stephan Tarnutzer to discuss the role of software in the driver’s experience. There is an educatio...

The mobility industry is exciting and innovative. Project accounting is a niche in which only some know-how. Economic downturns are opportunities for our business. Restraints force innovation. The world is always hungry for new technology. As an engineering technology service partner, we know how to provide new technology more efficiently. MIT, AVL, NA CFO Jen Fulton (CMA) Fulton sits with Stephan...

The simulation industry has changed over the past 25 years. Brett Sheets, Technical Support Manager at MTI, AVL, NA sits down with Stephan Tarnutzer to discuss mechanical simulation. In this episode they discuss the uniqueness of mechanical simulations, one dimension vs three dimensions, e-motor simulations, speed vs accuracy and AVL’s EXCITE™ Simulation software.  If you would like to be a guest...

Some tools AVL has developed for the automotive uses have other applications. In this week’s episode Brian McCaskey a Senior Simulation Support Engineer at AVL,NA discusses multi body dynamics software with Stephan Tarnutzer. Here they discuss elasto hydrodynamic calculation (EHD) tools and mechanical engineering in today’s ever changing simulation world.  If you would like to be a guest on the sh...

Companies are looking to transition off fossil fuels. Each one has a different journey. This week Daniel Schwarz joins Stephan Tarnutzer in our latest edition of Reimagine Mobility to discuss emerging mobility technologies, especially concerning the decarbonization effort. If you would like to be a guest on the show contact: namarketing@avl.com If you would like to be a guest on the show contact:...

In this episode Stephan Tarnutzer sits down with Michal Trcalek, Group Lead, Vehicle Engineer at MTI, AVL, NA. They discuss various trends in vehicle development, including the influence of startups, future improvements that can be made and the balance between range and charge time in EVs.  If you would like to be a guest on the show contact: namarketing@avl.com

Traffic light data provided by TTS is fed to the team so they can optimize their cohort. The fleet of vehicles has a central intelligence, to direct this cohort, when to accelerate or decelerate enabling it to catch a growing wave of green lights. In a world of connected vehicles, we know the identity of the vehicle, we know type of vehicle, how far it is from the stop line and it's a speed....

AVL recently partnered with Michigan Technological University, American Center for Mobility (ACM), Borg Warner Inc. (BW), Navistar (NAV) and Traffic Technology Services (TTS) for a Connected Cohort Optimization project funded by Department of Energy, EEMS: Energy Efficient Mobility Systems, VTO: Vehicle Technologies Office.  The project is answering this fundamental question “What can the synergy...

The commercial space is difficult to electrify, including class eight on the highway and large construction equipment. These are places where battery electric only fits sometimes, especially from a return on investment aspect.  Tom Waldron is the Executive Vice President at SuperTurbo Technologies and joins Stephan Tarnutzer for our next episode of AVL's Reimagine Mobility Podcast. Super Turb...

What is the connected world of mobility and how do people, interpret its meaning? How do these trends help businesses with their strategies? What happens at an industry as new technologies come out? Why does disruption happen to industries? What does a company in that industry need to do? On this episode Stephan Tarnutzer is joined by Greggory R. Garrett is the CEO and Managing Director of CGS Adv...

Thomas Howell, segment lead for traditional powertrain at MTI, AVL, NA sits down with Stephan Tarnutzer to discuss the internal combustion engine outlook in the commercial market. In this episode they discuss legislative impact on commercial vehicles, emissions mandates effects on vehicle versions, needs for OEMs as costs continue to increase and the infrastructure EV challenge for commercial vehi...

Physical testing can be more expensive than simulation. In this episode, Michael Bambula, a Technical Sales Specialist and Sean O’Kane, a Chief Electrification Engineer both working at at MTI, AVL, NA, sit down with Stephan Tarnutzer to discuss the benefits of thermal runaway simulation, thermal progation simulation, design benefits of battery simulation and the battery software and control strate...

Thomas Glatz is a Technical Sales Specialist with our Advanced Simulation Technologies Group at MTI, AVL, NA. In this episode he sits down with Stephan Tarnutzer to discuss Fuel Cell simulation. Throughout the episode they discuss the differences between PEM and SoFC simulation, differences in EV and Fuel simulation, changing trends in fuel simulation and more.   If you would like to be a guest on...

Arka Dutta is the testing manager for AVL Fuel Cell Canada. In this episode, he sits down with Stephan Tarnutzer to discuss custom fuel cell testing, differences between EVs and Fuel Cells, testing for operating life of a fuel cell stack and virtual testing.  If you would like to be a guest on the show contact: namarketing@avl.com

Amy Nelson is the Manager for Stack Architecture and System Interface at AVL Fuel Cell Canada. This week she joins Stephan Tarnutzer to discuss advancements in fuel cell stack power density, chemical challenges to the stack, comparisons between BEV and fuel cells, and changes and opportunities in the fuel cell industry.   If you would like to be a guest on the show contact: namarketing@avl.com

Aaron Pulskamp is the Engineering and Prototyping Manager at AVL Fuel Cell Canada. He sits down to discuss PEM fuel cell stack design and prototyping with Stephan Tarnutzer. Within this conversation, they explore topics on the design's critical components and the challenges each of these components presents. Also, they look at the challenges surrounding leakage, raw material usage, the role o...

Simon Fraser of AVL Fuel Cell Canada joins Stephan Tarnutzer to discuss Custom PEM Fuel Cell Stack Development. In this episode, they discuss use cases for custom stacks, PEM stack durability, and the trade-offs when developing PEM stacks. Another key area covered is the role of software in improving efficiency and looking at stack diagnostics and validation. If you would like to be a guest on the...

VL Fuel Cell Canada is the global center for excellence in PEM fuel cell stack. In this episode, Stephan Tarnutzer is joined by Jose Rubio, managing director of Fuel Cell Canada. They discuss the difference between PEM and SOFC. They also talked about why AVL Fuel Cell Canada is developing a PEM stack and the main differences between land and sea use cases and air mobility uses. Finally, the dive...

When it comes to thermal management and vehicle design there are trade-offs with energy density and cooling ability. What will be the future of thermal management over the next five years as we work with new materials and integrate them into the overall system? Join us for this week’s discussion between Stephan Tarnutzer and Chris Meszaros.  If you would like to be a guest on the show contact: nam...

Check out the recap of the press event at CES2023 with our partners from Eviation Aircraft and Northrop Grumman Listen as Stephan A. Tarnutzer, MBA moderates this session with Mark VanInwegen and Rick Mastracchio .  In this episode, we cover topics from the supply chain in electric aviation, the technological benefits of lunar exploration, balancing car technology with consumer demand, alternative...

Everybody talks about batteries, inverters and motors but at the end of the day its thermal management that allows the battery to actually perform. Chris Mesazros discusses simulation as it pertains to the development of battery technology in vehicles and specifically thermal management. We already know areas surrounding flow restriction but what about thermal runaway? If you would like to be a gu...