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Just in time for the rollout of 5G, Qualcomm is connecting vehicles to networks, the cloud, other vehicles, pedestrians and more through C-V2X technology. Jim Misener, Senior Director of Product Management, Automotive, joins us to dig into how this technology is improving autonomy and safety. . Misener, a pioneer in vehicle-highway automation and vehicle safety communication, also serves as SAE's...

Getting from Point A to Point B has never been easier, thanks to the technology behind Cybersource, A Visa Solution. Fernando Souza, Global Head of Cybersource Travel and Transit Solutions, sat down with us to talk about the surge in contactless payments as a result of COVID-19, the ease and safety benefits, and how open loop payments are the future of public transportation. Already adopted in mor...

No matter where industry goes—electric, automated, drones—PennDOT's Mark Kopko, Director of Transformational Technology, and his team are leveraging relationships with Pennsylvania’s leading change-makers to educate, promote safety and develop policy that keeps the state on the forefront of technology. Tune in to hear PennDOT’s strategy for setting the tone as the DOT of the future. . Pennsylvania...

Through its smart charging technology, BMW Group has released a tool that builds customer confidence in electric vehicles and educates on renewable energy. The BMW ChargeForward app allows electric vehicle drivers to find the best time to charge with the least stress on the grid. . On this episode, Adam Langton, Energy Services Manager, Connected eMobility at BMW of North America, shares his views...

John Deere has been both a benchmark and a thought-leader in agricultural innovation throughout its 180-year history. Today, Deere’s StarFire Network global-positioning system achieves down-to-the-centimeter position accuracy to keep farmers on the cutting-edge. On this episode, Al Savage, StarFire Network Manager, discusses the applications of StarFire technology from precision planting to integr...

Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company, was among the first companies to manufacture helicopters for civilian and military use. Today, through Sikorsky Innovations they are introducing new technologies to solve the toughest problems in helicopter aviation. On this episode, Igor Cherepinsky, Director of Sikorsky Innovations, discusses autonomy, as well as the Sikorsky X2, one of the world’s fastest he...

Introduced 57 years after the launch of its iconic namesake, the Mustang Mach-E reinvented the game and has been named the 2021 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year. On this episode, Ron Heiser, Mustang Mach-E Chief Engineer with the Ford Motor Company, joins us to talk about the vehicle’s origins, engineering, reductive design, as well as the pending release of the Ford Mustang E-GT. If you...

Caterpillar Inc., known globally for autonomous vehicle fleets, has hauled 3 billion tons of material to date. On this episode, Michael C. Murphy, Chief Engineer at Cat® MineStar™ Solutions, shares how process, people and productivity, as well as the commitment to safety are working together to make this tremendous impact on the mining industry. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a revie...

ZF Group knows transmissions. Now, they’re using their century of experience to focus on vehicle intelligence, bridging the gap into hybrid and mentoring tomorrow’s engineers as they drive mobility into the future. On this episode, Andrew Whydell, Vice President, Product Planning, Vehicle Systems at ZF Group, joins us to expand on ZF’s dedication to digital connectivity and automation as they help...

Not just your grandfather’s tire company, Goodyear is now shaping how people move in the future. On this episode, Erin Spring, Senior Director, New Ventures at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, shares how the company is leading the way in predictive vehicle servicing to keep car and trucks safer, serviced and ready to GO! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and subscribe to SAE...

Embark Trucks is driving autonomous trucking. On this episode, Alex Rodrigues, Co-Founder and CEO of Embark Trucks, talks about the commercialization of the technology to both transform and augment this crucial industry. Through their software, they are improving the supply chain and the lives of those who work within the industry. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and subscrib...

Pushing boundaries to open space travel to everyone is a goal of Virgin Galactic. On this episode, Beth Moses, Astronaut and Chief Astronaut Instructor for Virgin Galactic, takes our conversation into orbit to discuss her interest in space as a young girl, the “pure magic” of time stopping in the atmosphere and the future of commercial space tourism. Buckle up for a brilliant ride! Interested in s...

People say, “There are two sides to every coin.” The same can be said for autonomous technology. On the latest episode, we spoke with Amy Chu, Director of the Automated Vehicle Safety Consortium, to discuss how she navigates the conversation between the exciting innovations in autonomy and the actual market application for successful acceptance. From understanding the engineering and technology be...

Sustainable farming is within reach and Bear Flag Robotics is part of the collage of technology that’s making it happen. On the latest episode, we spoke with Igino Cafiero and Aubrey Donnellan, Founders of Bear Flag Robotics, to discuss how the unique business model enables business and farming success. From their days at Carnegie Mellon to the present, the unique perspectives of Cafiero and Donne...

Technology offers a way of taking something imaginary and making it a reality. On the latest episode, we spoke with Peter Anderson-Sprecher, Chief Technical Officer at Fox Robotics, to discuss how his early exposure to computers and technology led to imagining, creating and implementing an innovative robotic system to help reimagine supply chain. Fox Robotics is transforming the world of warehouse...

What if robots could make the world better and safer for all? On the latest episode, we spoke with Jorgen Pedersen, President & CEO and Amanda Sgroi, Ph. D., Principal Research Scientist at RE2 Robotics, to discuss how they’re using robotics to do just that.  Solving safety issues in medicine, construction, defense and more, RE2 is using robotics to amplify human capabilities and expertise, making...

What does a rowing team have to do with zero-emission mobility? A lot actually. On the latest episode, we spoke with Karandeep Bhogal, Director of Engineering U.S. at Arrival, to discuss how his experience rowing informed the collaborative work style he brings to his team and why that’s key to creating efficient, well-designed mobility solutions for the future. AV solutions can’t just look cool, t...

There are a few items necessary to transform the future of mobility: a game-changing idea, a diverse and talented team to execute on it and the funding to bring that idea to life. In this episode we spoke with Reilly P. Brennan, General Partner of Trucks Venture Capital, to discuss how the transportation-focused fund is looking at the big picture to the companies, industries and technology that ar...

Will there ever be a world with no incidents on the road? From major crashes to fender benders, driving comes with risk, but what happens when the driving is left to the machine? In this episode we spoke with Jack Weast, Intel Fellow at Intel Corporation, to examine the safety of driving from all angles and how we can eradicate most driving incidents on the road with autonomous technology. Whether...

Kodiak Robotics is delivering more than freight, it’s delivering the future. We spoke with Andreas Wendel, Vice President of Engineering at Kodiak Robotics, to discuss how they became a developer of reliable, highway-tested self-driving long haul trucks and the elements required to develop safe vehicles that perform consistently, delivering freight to commercial customers with a 100% on-time deliv...

The Delorian. The Diamondback Viper. The Pontiac Grand Prix Turbo. McLaren has had a long rich history, engineering and building engines that have raced through history. We spoke with Wiley R. McCoy, Technical Advisor, McLaren Engineering and Roger S. Meiners, retired CEO, current Technical Advisor and Author of McLaren: The Engine Company, to discuss how the legacy of McLaren engineering and raci...

Have you ever driven on the freeway and come across an object in the road? Whether it’s a piece of lumber fallen from a truck or a tire, you have to make a decision about how to safely avoid collision and damage to your vehicle. With Luminar’s Lidar technology, the car can make that decision for you. We spoke with Aaron Jefferson, Vice President of Product at Luminar, to discuss how today’s Lidar...

What if your commute to work was fun, fast and convenient? Swiftmile is answering the call, building the infrastructures that cities and businesses need to enable large scale adoption of micromobility. On this episode, Keith Moravick, CTO and VP of Engineering and Product at Swiftmile, joins us to share how his experience researching and riding light electric vehicles (LEVs) enables continuous inn...

Bill Loewenthal, Senior Vice President, Product at ChargePoint, joins us to share his insights on the unstoppable migration to electric vehicles by the masses and how ChargePoint is enabling this adoption with the right hardware and technology. From the benefits of the fuel-while-parked model over the drive-to-fuel model, to the design and infrastructure behind the charging network, Loewenthal sha...

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