SAE Tomorrow Today

Few moments provide greater clarity on what’s really important than when a loved one is involved in a serious automotive accident. . Ten-year-old Omer Keilaf painfully learned that lesson when his older sister was victim of a terrible car crash. Fortunately, she survived, but the event set Omer on a trajectory to try to solve the toughest automotive safety problems using advanced technology. . “Ma...

With their invention of the graphics processing unit, they transformed the video game market, championed the advent of parallel computing and along the way became known worldwide as a leader in artificial intelligence. . Now, as software capabilities and in-car concierge experiences are fast becoming primary considerations in car buying decisions, global AI powerhouse NVIDIA is accelerating the di...

When it comes to autonomous vehicles, public trust in the tech is integral to success. As a popular rideshare app, Lyft Autonomous is uniquely positioned to develop this relationship and bring self-driving rides to the masses. Lyft has conducted over 100,000 paid rides with AVs — and there’s more to come. .  Jody Kelman, General Manager, Lyft Autonomous shares her vision for the future of self-dri...

Radar systems that use AI to dynamically and adaptively scan the environment based on changing conditions have been science-fact — not science-fiction — for more than a decade. But the current systems are just scratching the surface. . Spartan Radar’s Tyler Rather, Chief Technology Officer, and Robert Brown, Chief Strategy Officer, discuss their team’s work to develop high-resolution radar AI that...

In emergency situations, every second counts — but long distances to rural areas and congested city traffic often increase the time it takes to transport a patient to a hospital. Jump Aero is mobilizing eVTOL aircraft as a solution to cut emergency response time in half and save thousands of lives.  . Co-founders Carl Dietrich, President/Chief Designer, and Katerina Barilov, Head of Business Devel...

The future of mobility is all about resiliency. How can we ensure that we have the energy capacity to sustain a fully electric future? Can solutions transfer across aerospace, passenger and commercial vehicle industries? SAE is in the middle of it all. . Frank Menchaca, Chief Growth Officer at SAE International, says the industry is at an inflection point. In part 2 of the SAE series, Menchaca dis...

Think you know SAE? These episodes will have you thinking again. . The next mobility revolution is upon us. Connected, automated and electrified transportation can provide equity of access to jobs, education, health care and beyond — but the future comes with challenges as innovators consider sustainability, resiliency and scalability of production. . In part one of this special two-part series, S...

AVs and EVs have the potential to enhance transportation infrastructure in cities across the globe. But before this tech can be implemented, community and business leaders need to work together to create safe, equitable access to the burgeoning technology. The NYU McSilver Institute helps to guide these conversations around implementation while ensuring that historically underserved groups are abl...

ADAS and AV technologies are evolving at a rapid pace — but developing safeties and conveniences won’t be fully realized if the public doesn’t understand them. That’s why industry leaders founded the Self-Driving Coalition to educate policymakers and the public, promote the benefits of self-driving vehicles and support the safe and rapid deployment of these potentially life-saving technologies. ....

A new age of flight is taking shape from brilliant engineers who are redefining how lower carbon emissions, minimal noise pollution and reduced maintenance costs can work together. Mark Moore’s newest venture, Whisper Aero, is combating busier skyways with a new electric thruster design that reduces noise to a near-imperceptible level. . Moore, a former NASA engineer and Uber Elevate executive, di...

Motorists are only one mode of travel on the streets of a city. Pittsburgh is an innovation testbed for the next generation of technologies and policies to harmonize roadways for pedestrians, bicycles, autonomous vehicles and micromobility. . In a final interview before leaving her role as the inaugural director of the City of Pittsburgh’s Dept. of Mobility and Infrastructure, Karina Ricks states:...

Vehicle technology is evolving at a rapid pace, requiring more powerful processors and more DRAM capabilities. Memory and storage solutions are defining what our cars will be able to do in the near future — enabling the future of autonomous vehicles, vehicle-to-vehicle communication and life-saving safety technology. . Robert Bielby, Micron Technology's Senior Director, Automotive System Architect...

Elon Musk’s vision for Tesla has won the day, outpacing auto industry giants and leading the charge for electric vehicles. But the journey was a tumultuous one, rife with risk and grandiose promises. As Musk’s ambitions grew, so did the scale of their problems. . Tim Higgins, Technology Reporter for The Wall Street Journal and author of Power Play: Tesla, Elon Musk, and the Bet of the Century, dis...

Once a steel titan, Pittsburgh is now a burgeoning tech hub — and Traffic21 has helped place it at the forefront of the intelligent transportation field, improving the economy and attracting new businesses along the way. . Stan Caldwell, Executive Director of Carnegie Mellon University Traffic21 Institute, discusses the latest research from Traffic21 and how cities like Pittsburgh are uniquely equ...

The Zoox autonomous vehicle design began in 2016 as a sketch on a napkin. Today, that sketch has become a reality. . From the bespoke lighting and audio design to the seating configuration, Zoox has engineered a vehicle that creates a calm and inviting rider experience. Chris Stoffel, Director of Studio Engineering at Zoox, shares insights into the design freedoms a custom-made vehicle afforded, w...

There are constant news blasts highlighting ransomware incidents, company data hacks, and online theft. These threats are real and growing more present by the day — ultimately, increased connectivity, untraceable cryptocurrency, and bad international actors all but ensure that online data is at risk. . What is it that causes company risk? Who are the actors at fault? And, perhaps most importantly,...

The best airplane can only be designed around the best engine — so says Pratt & Whitney, a Raytheon Technologies Company, where they’ve been transforming powered flight with an explorer’s heart and a perfectionist’s grit. . Lisa Claveloux, Pratt & Whitney’s Senior Director, Group Quality, tells the iconic brand’s history, what impacts the pandemic has had on the aerospace industry, and the more su...

Imagine living in a world where everyone knows your name. Our world is becoming more and more connected every day. Ask yourself: if you were a high-profile individual, how would you keep your data secure? What if your day-to-day safety was at risk? Are there bad actors that would be able to take control of your finances or your business? . These are the questions that keep Bryan Hurd up at night....

If we were to tell you that there was a new technology that could reduce carbon emissions, create more jobs, and save consumers and businesses money, you’d be ecstatic. If we were to tell you that you can do that through autonomous trucking, you’d hardly believe us. Locomation is working hard to make the impossible, possible. . Finch Fulton, Vice President of Policy and Strategy at Locomation, dis...

At BMW Centers all over the world, product experts are a customer’s new co-pilot. BMW Geniuses work to bridge the gap between complex engineering and the consumer experience not only to make more sales, but to create a loyal and more educated user base. . BMW Genius Manager and “Chief Happiness Officer” Johnny Mizik from A&L Motor Sales joins the podcast to share the ins and outs of the new BMW sh...

Think about the computing software required to run your car. Your vehicle likely runs on about 100 million lines of code — 100 times more than the Space Shuttle, 4 times more than a commercial aircraft, and the equivalent of nearly 18,000 printed pages. In the near future, the tech installed in automated vehicles will contain between 300 and 500 million lines of code — and there’s surely more to c...

Welcome to Babcock Ranch: the hometown of the future. Powered entirely by 700,000 solar panels across 840 acres of land in sunny Florida, Babcock Ranch is an innovative town that combines everything Americana with the technologies of tomorrow: electric-powered ice cream trucks, city-wide WiFi, expansive public green spaces, and the comfort of being part of a community. .  Syd Kitson, Chairman and...

ELECTRIC VEHICLES are rising in popularity more and more every year — it’s no surprise that the market for used EVs is growing along with it. Scott Case, founder and CEO of Recurrent, wants to make the process accessible to everyone. . Before Recurrent, there was never a CARFAX-like report for EVs. EVs have different quality standards than a typical combustion engine vehicle — climate, charge rate...

Whether it’s gas, electric or hydrogen-fueled, engines serving the agriculture industry are dynamic. Cummins engines power everything from the farm to the field to the future. . Ann Schmelzer, General Manager, Global Ag Business for Cummins, is passionate about problem solving through the lens of technology. Building on Cummins’ reputation of reliability, Schmelzer is leading the charge to get the...

The airline industry is gradually emerging from a devastating hit as the world rebounds from the shut downs caused by COVID-19. On the path back to “normal,” digitization, innovation and sustainability are transforming the travel experience. . Justin Erbacci, CEO, Los Angeles World Airports, is doing his part to revolutionize the airport experience through biometrics, food and beverage delivery to...