SAE Tomorrow Today

Are you curious about EVs? Experience what it means to go electric at Electrify Expo, North America's largest electric vehicle festival. . To learn more about this multi-city exhibition, Roberto Baldwin, Sustainability Editor, SAE Sustainable Mobility Solutions, sat down with BJ Birtwell, Founder & CEO, Electrify Expo, to discuss his passion for EVs and how giving consumers first-hand EV experienc...

Thousands of people die or are injured in automobile crashes each year. By leveraging in-vehicle advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and automated driving systems (ADS) more proactively, errors caused by human drivers can be reduced, resulting in less fatal and serious car crashes.  . To learn more about the future of road safety, we sat down with Seth Chalmers, Director of Traffic Engineeri...

Battery manufacturing in the United States is in its early days, however, more and more factories are ramping up to supply EVs, energy storage on the grid, and other markets. . To speed up the learning curve, Voltaiq is using battery intelligence software to identify issues faster, thus decreasing scrap rate and reducing battery manufacturing ramp-up time for global OEMs, consumer electronics comp...

What if you could give your EV a range boost via an over-the-air software update? It’s possible with the software defined battery. . By augmenting battery chemistry with intelligent algorithms and machine learning, Qnovo supplies the most advanced battery management software to the world's leading smartphone, automotive and energy storage manufacturers. With cutting-edge features like super-fast c...

A traditional Class 8 truck is on the road for a million miles or more over its lifetime. For autonomous trucks, that number could double to two million or more—and that requires a specialty focus on scalability and safety. . Enter Continental Automotive, a multinational automotive parts manufacturer pioneering technologies and services for the sustainable and connected mobility of people and good...

With 20 percent of the world's fresh water, Michigan plays a large role in the future of maritime mobility. Recreational boating, commercial shipping, ports, and harbors serve a crucial role in the economic vitality of Michigan’s coastal communities and the Great Lakes. . That’s why the Michigan Economic Development Corporation recently launched the Fresh Coast Maritime Challenge to help decarboni...

When people think of sustainability in the automotive world, they typically focus on the automaker. But the reality is that sustainability goals cannot be met without suppliers. . GKN Automotive is a Tier 1 supplier of driveline components, all-wheel drive systems, and plug-in hybrid solutions. Listen in as Roberto Baldwin, Sustainability Editor, SAE Sustainable Mobility Solutions, sits down with...

Distracted driving is an epidemic that shows no signs of slowing down. But autonomous vehicles could be the cure. . As NHTSA gets ready to publish new data on distracted driving, hear from Grayson Brulte, Host of SAE Tomorrow Today, on why the addiction to our smart phones must be dealt with—and how AVs can help. . Have your own thoughts on this topic? We’d love to hear from you! Share your commen...

Remember when the heavy battery inside your laptop weighed you down? Intel Automotive does – and they are using proven power management best practices from the PC industry to increase EV battery efficiency. . For more than 50 years, Intel has worked to advance the design and manufacturing of semiconductors. As the automotive industry shifts to electrification and software-defined vehicle infrastru...

For the average car buyer, EVs have two major sticking points: a lack of charging infrastructure and a hefty price tag. Fortunately, both of those issues will be addressed with the move to the North American Charging System (NACS) – standardized as SAE J3400 – and the necessary return of less expensive EVs. . Listen in as Roberto Baldwin, Sustainability Editor, SAE Sustainable Mobility Solutions,...

When it comes to incorporating EVs into commercial diesel fleets, it is important to understand the costs and benefits—and the impact on maintenance. . As one of the longest-running and largest fleet owners in North America, Ryder implements logistics and transportation solutions for a wide variety of industries. By using extensive historical data and current market prices for EVs and charging inf...

Sonar data from a deep sea drone recently shed light on one of aviation's most enduring mysteries: the disappearance of Amelia Earhart. . By pursuing the missing aircraft using the “Date Line theory,” Deep Sea Vision, a South Carolina-based marine robotics firm, searched across 5,200 square miles of the Pacific Ocean floor, more than all previous searches combined. Equipped with a modified version...

It’s no secret that installing EV charging stations can be time-consuming. But what if you could use the power of the sun? Beam Global is doing just that – not only on land, but in the water and sky as well. . Beam's research and work in thermal management enables EV batteries to charge in a hot or cold environments. Using clean energy solutions like solar power, Beam deploys EV charging infrastru...

Artificial intelligence that teaches itself? That’s the gist of unsupervised learning. And it offers far-reaching implications for the future autonomous driving—and much more. . As a pioneer in unsupervised learning, Helm.ai employs an AI-first approach to building autonomous driving software using an in-house unsupervised learning technology called Deep Teaching which leverages insights from appl...

Consumers are complex — and so is the EV market. From high expectations to sobering market realities, the EV landscape is hard to gauge without expert insight on consumer behavior. . That’s why we sat down with Jessica Caldwell, AVP and Head of Insights, Edmunds, to discuss consumer sentiment and the overall trends affecting EV adoption. By leveraging millions of vehicle transactions and web behav...

From human rights abuses to detrimental environmental impacts, mineral sourcing for EV batteries and electric motors has a dark side. . Listen in as Roberto Baldwin, Sustainability Editor, SAE Sustainable Mobility Solutions, sits down with Tim Stevens, a freelance journalist who recently wrote an article for Motor Trend about the troubling side of EV mineral sourcing. Listen in as they discuss wha...

Who’s better to design a sports car than the person who races it? Meet Kevin Boehm of Boehm Motorsports, a championship-winning professional racer and accomplished OEM principal engineer. . Driven by speed and fueled by innovation, Kevin’s ability to uncover automotive potential and translate it into on-track victories has made him a true standout both on and off the racetrack. As a principal engi...

Autonomous box trucks that can move goods on short-haul B2B routes? It’s possible – and North America’s largest grocers, retailers, distributors, and e-commerce platforms are unlocking the benefits. . As the leader in autonomous middle mile delivery, Gatik is improving supply chain efficiency with their fleet of medium duty, class 3-7 autonomous box trucks. By moving goods safely and efficiently b...

Imagine an EV that captures energy from the grid and stores it for later use. With GM Energy’s Vehicle to Home (V2H) bidirectional charging solution, the benefits of EV ownership now include a personal grid in your garage — and much more. . Listen in as Roberto Baldwin, Sustainability Editor, SAE Sustainable Mobility Solutions, sits down with Aseem Kapur, Chief Revenue Officer and Head of Product...

Whether it’s aerospace, theme parks, maritime or motorsports, there is no doubt Florida is helping to build the future of mobility. Home to the Everglades, the state boasts one of the most unique ecosystems in the world. And, with one of the largest EV markets in the country, there is a growing interest in building out sustainable infrastructure. . To learn more about Florida’s approach to mobilit...

Simulation optimization. Generative design. Predictive algorithms. These AI-powered activities can “automate the mundane” and transform the way engineers work, for the better. . As a forerunner in digitalization and automation, Siemens co-creates with customers across all industries to address highly complex challenges. By harnessing data and connecting the real and digital worlds, Siemens is usin...

With all the hype around battery EVs, what role will hydrogen propulsion play in the future of sustainable transportation? The answer is a significant one, especially in the heavy-duty truck market.  . Listen in as Roberto Baldwin, Sustainability Editor, SAE Sustainable Mobility Solutions, sits down with Steve Mathison, Vice President and Hydrogen Technologies Fellow at FirstElement Fuel and spons...

The best way to bring safety and scalability into eVTOL flight is to do so autonomously. Why? Because increased automation doesn’t eliminate humans, it allows them to focus on higher level tasks that make scaling air taxis safer and more accessible. . That’s the vision behind Wisk Aero, an urban air-mobility company on a mission to leave traffic on the ground and make sustainable, autonomous fligh...

Each year, the U.S. needs roughly 400,000 new engineers. Projections estimate that nearly one-third of these roles will remain unfilled each year through at least 2030. What’s worse? There's $450 billion of lost economic output at risk.  . To address this dire need, Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and SAE International are working together to find new and creative ways to close the gap. The 40 by 30...

Many of us have heard the news. The BYD Seagull is an EV available in China for under $10,000 and any company that builds and sells EVs in America should be scared. But should we really be worried about cheap Chinese EVs? , Listen in as Roberto Baldwin, Sustainability Editor, SAE Sustainable Mobility Solutions, offers his take on whether or not American OEMs should be concerned with less expensive...