The strategy to transition away from carbon-based fuels must be rooted in reality. Success depends on cost parity, the right market incentives, necessary infrastructure, and access to a wide array of scarce natural resources. . As an alliance of trucking industry stakeholders committed to a clean energy future, the Clean Freight Coalition is bringing sanity to the electrification conversation. From rational policymaking to balanced national standards, their goal is to ensure a zero-emission future is achieved in a responsible manner—one that assures affordable and reliable freight transportation and protects the nation's supply chain. . We sat down with Jim Mullen, Executive Director, Clean Freight Coalition, to discuss the trucking industry’s proven track record of environmental stewardship, the need to incentivize options other than battery electric for trucking fleets, and how unrealistic expectations could put our economy into a tailspin. . We’d love to hear from you. Share your comments, questions and ideas for future topics and guests to podcast@sae.org. Don’t forget to take a moment to follow SAE Tomorrow Today—a podcast where we discuss emerging technology and trends in mobility with the leaders, innovators and strategists making it all happen—and give us a review on your preferred podcasting platform. . Follow SAE on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Follow host Grayson Brulte on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.

We all know traditional vehicle inspections are time-consuming, manual, and often subjective. But what if there was an easier and more accurate way? . Enter UVeye, the industry’s first vehicle inspection system based on advanced AI, computer-vision, and machine learning technologies for use in dealerships, fleets, and auction spaces. The company has developed a set of products that scan the entire vehicle and detect any type of defect or damage— from alignment issues to minor scratches, and even bomb detection. . Together with its seamless, drive-through experience, UVeye is transforming vehicle inspections by enabling service providers to shift their focus to customers, thus building trust and transparency throughout the vehicle inspection process. . To learn more, we sat down with Daphna Meroz, Senior Director of Strategic Business Development, UVeye, to discuss the company’s technology, the type of data it analyzes, and how automated vehicle inspections will impact insurance companies and the used car market. . We’d love to hear from you. Share your comments, questions and ideas for future topics and guests to podcast@sae.org. Don’t forget to take a moment to follow SAE Tomorrow Today—a podcast where we discuss emerging technology and trends in mobility with the leaders, innovators and strategists making it all happen—and give us a review on your preferred podcasting platform. . Follow SAE on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Follow host Grayson Brulte on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.

As the SAG-AFTRA strike continues, California’s economy continues to suffer. Small businesses that once provided services to the movie industry are beginning to shut down due to a lack of work. The longer the strike continues, the more California will need the jobs that tech industries, like autonomous trucking, create. . Governor Newsom recognizes the positive impact that the tech industry has on the state’s economy. That’s why his administration has come out forcefully against AB-316 which requires a safety driver in an autonomous truck at all times. The bill in its current form would handicap the entire autonomous trucking industry and force companies to relocate to other states. . Join Grayson Brulte, Host of SAE Tomorrow Today, as he breaks down the effect of the writers’ and actors’ strike in California and the negative impact AB-316 would have on the autonomous trucking industry. . Have your own thoughts on this topic? We’d love to hear from you! Share your comments, questions or ideas for future topics with Grayson on Twitter or send them to podcast@sae.org. . Follow SAE on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Follow host Grayson Brulte on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.

As autonomous trucking scales, what role will professional drivers play? According to one company, the answer is a big one.  . As world-leading experts in self-driving, Waabi is speeding up the curve of autonomous trucking with their generative AI simulation platform. But their leadership in the AV space goes beyond their revolutionary technology. By creating the industry’s first Million Mile Driver Advisory Board, Waabi is tapping into the knowledge of the world’s most experienced truck drivers—and giving them a long-overdue seat at the AV development table. . To learn more, we sat down with Sam Loesche, Head of Policy and Public Affairs, Waabi, to discuss the state of autonomous trucking, the importance of partnering closely with truck drivers, and how autonomy will change the way we move goods in this country forever. .  We’d love to hear from you. Share your comments, questions and ideas for future topics and guests to podcast@sae.org. Don’t forget to take a moment to follow SAE Tomorrow Today—a podcast where we discuss emerging technology and trends in mobility with the leaders, innovators and strategists making it all happen—and give us a review on your preferred podcasting platform. . Follow SAE on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Follow host Grayson Brulte on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.

From performance and range to solid state and lithium ion batteries, many factors are at play when it comes to the current state of EV adoption. With so many advancements afoot, who better to ask about the latest developments in electrification than Munro & Associates? . As a world-renowned engineering and manufacturing consulting firm, Munro & Associates has consistently saved manufacturing companies billions of dollars through expertise and quality assurance in new product development, costing and benchmarking. Munro has interviewed folks like Elon Musk and Jim Farley, and even livestreamed a teardown benchmarking of a Tesla structural battery pack.   . To get the lowdown on everything from electric drive systems to battery chemistry, we sat down with Thomas Prucha, Director of Electrification, Munro & Associates, for a wide-ranging conversation that fellow automotive enthusiasts and “gearheads” are sure to enjoy. . We’d love to hear from you. Share your comments, questions and ideas for future topics and guests to podcast@sae.org. Don’t forget to take a moment to follow SAE Tomorrow Today—a podcast where we discuss emerging technology and trends in mobility with the leaders, innovators and strategists making it all happen—and give us a review on your preferred podcasting platform. . Follow SAE on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Follow host Grayson Brulte on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.

On the quest to scale autonomy, partnerships are essential. A perfect example is the recent collaboration between MOIA and Apex.AI for the market-ready development of a passenger management system for autonomous mobility services. . As a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group, MOIA develops mobility services at its Berlin and Hamburg locations in partnership with cities and local public transport operators. Apex.AI is a global company that develops scalable software for vehicles and mobility systems. Together, the two companies are utilizing the software development kit from Apex.AI to further MOIA’s goal of developing Europe's first type-certified AD-MaaS system and launching an integrated autonomous, scalable ridepooling system in Hamburg. . To learn more about this successful partnership, we sat down with Jan Becker, Co-founder and CEO, Apex.AI, and Sascha Meyer, CEO, MOIA, to discuss how their collaboration strengthens agile software development at both companies and the importance of building autonomous mobility systems for the common good. . We’d love to hear from you. Share your comments, questions and ideas for future topics and guests to podcast@sae.org. Don’t forget to take a moment to follow SAE Tomorrow Today—a podcast where we discuss emerging technology and trends in mobility with the leaders, innovators and strategists making it all happen—and give us a review on your preferred podcasting platform. . Follow SAE on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Follow host Grayson Brulte on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.

With inflation still raging, consumers need a break. Could autonomous grocery delivery trucks be the answer?  . This year, 47% of U.S. consumers started shopping at a new grocery store. As shoppers look to make their dollar go further, grocery stores have an opportunity to cut costs by utilizing autonomous delivery vehicles. This not only saves consumers money, but also builds public trust in autonomy.  . Join Grayson Brulte, Host of SAE Tomorrow Today, as he discusses how grocery stores can pass savings on to consumers by utilizing autonomous delivery trucks. It’s an important conversation on the state of our economy and building public trust in autonomy.  . Have your own thoughts on this topic? We’d love to hear from you! Share your comments, questions or ideas for future topics with Grayson on Twitter or send them to podcast@sae.org.  . Follow SAE on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Follow host Grayson Brulte on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.

Increasing EV battery performance while lowering cost? That’s the goal of OneD Battery Sciences. With a breakthrough technology known as SINANODE, the company is successfully adding more energy-dense silicon into the anodes of lithium-ion EV batteries to increase efficiency and affordability. . Why silicon? Because it can store ten times the energy of graphite alone—yet previous attempts to include more in the anode have failed due to expansion and breakage. By eliminating these issues, SINANODE unlocks silicon’s full potential to advance the production of competitive EVs that meet market demand. The company has even partnered with GM for joint R&D of silicon anode technology for more efficient EV batteries. . To learn more about this ground-breaking technology, we sat down with Vincent Pluvinage, PhD, CEO and Co-founder, OneD Battery Sciences, to discuss the current state of EV battery production and how SINANODE can further EV adoption. . We’d love to hear from you. Share your comments, questions and ideas for future topics and guests to podcast@sae.org. Don’t forget to take a moment to follow SAE Tomorrow Today—a podcast where we discuss emerging technology and trends in mobility with the leaders, innovators and strategists making it all happen—and give us a review on your preferred podcasting platform. . Follow SAE on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Follow host Grayson Brulte on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.

Autonomous vehicles are economic engines that will increase safety, create jobs, and boost consumer spending. The problem is many people don’t think about them that way. .  Despite the negative backlash on automation and autonomy, 75% of the global public trusts the technology sector, a 1-point increase year-over-year, according to the 2023 Edelman Trust Barometer. The trust is there, but the AV industry needs to work on the messaging to help consumers realize that autonomy can improve their lives and create jobs. . Join Grayson Brulte, Host of SAE Tomorrow Today, as he discusses the current sentiment around AVs and how we can change the public’s mindset by highlighting the positive benefits this technology will bring to us all. . Have your own thoughts on this topic? We’d love to hear from you! Share your comments, questions or ideas for future topics with Grayson on Twitter or send them to podcast@sae.org. . Follow SAE on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Follow host Grayson Brulte on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.

As major OEMs adopt Tesla’s NACS connector, SAE is acting fast to bring key stakeholders together and ensure that any supplier or manufacturer will be able to use, manufacture, or deploy the NACS connector on EVs and at charging stations across North America. .  The SAE J3400 NACS Task Force will enable standards and technology to work together and effectively manage pain points for consumers and scale EV production. With unique and valuable relationships with both industry and policy makers, SAE’s Hybrid - EV Committee approved the creation of SAE J3400: NACS Electric Vehicle Coupler and the dedicated Task Force of subject matter experts overseeing the development of these standards.  . For insight into this task force and the future of ground vehicle standards, we sat down with Christian Thiele, Director, Global Ground Vehicle Standards, SAE International, and Dr. Rodney McGee, Ph.D., P.E. . Chairman, SAE J3400 NACS Task Force, and Chief Engineer at the University of Delaware, to discuss how NACS standardization will pave the way for compatibility, interoperability, safety and consistency in the marketplace.  . If you’re interested in joining this NACS EV Coupler Task Force, apply today at https://sae.to/3pP17sh or send an email to Standards Specialist, Dante Rahdar, at dante.rahdar@sae.org.  . Follow SAE on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Follow host Grayson Brulte on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.

Imagine a wireless sensor that can automatically alert authorities if an elderly relative has taken a fall or if a child has been left alone in a hot car. One company is doing just that – all without assistance from a wearable device. . Founded in 2020, Pontosense is focused on the mission of saving lives through the use of a contactless RF sensor that monitors biometrics with medical grade technology. With 500+ patents, the Pontosense team is comprised of engineers as well as data and AI scientists who are making human-centric technology a reality in both the automotive and smart home markets. . We sat down with Alex Qi, Chief Executive Officer, Pontosense, to discuss how the sensors work, the importance of privacy in biometric data collection, and unlocking new opportunities in adjacent markets. . We’d love to hear from you. Share your comments, questions and ideas for future topics and guests to podcast@sae.org. Don’t forget to take a moment to follow SAE Tomorrow Today—a podcast where we discuss emerging technology and trends in mobility with the leaders, innovators and strategists making it all happen—and give us a review on your preferred podcasting platform. . Follow SAE on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Follow host Grayson Brulte on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.

When it comes to sustainability, the term “circular economy” refers to a process in which products are used again and again, thus reducing finite raw material consumption and curbing CO2 emissions. In transportation, the need to achieve circularity for EV batteries is particularly acute. . According to recent studies, the projected demand for lithium will increase sixfold by 2030. This surge requires new engineering practices that reuse and recycle EV battery materials all the way upstream—and that’s where SAE comes in. . In the latest episode of Sustainable Mobility Briefs, Frank Menchaca, President, Sustainable Mobility Solutions at SAE International, discusses the importance of a circular economy for EV batteries and how SAE is designing engineering practices that will support the transition from gasoline power to electricity. . Have your own thoughts on this topic? We’d love to hear from you! Share your comments, questions or ideas for future topics by sending them to podcast@sae.org. . Follow SAE on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Follow host Frank Menchaca on LinkedIn.

Long thought to be impossible, real-time mapping is now a reality. With the ability to update street information every five minutes, this technology is revolutionizing how road data is captured and delivered to the mobility ecosystem. . Leading the way is Nexar, a computer vision company with a portfolio of AI-backed dashcams and vision-based applications for public and private sector partners. Targeted to OEMs, AVs, and DoTs, Nexar uses crowdsourced data and edge AI to identify work zones, speed limit changes, open parking spaces, and provide more efficient routes for the public. . To learn more, we sat down with Eran Shir, CEO and Co-founder, to discuss how Nexar is making roadways safer by using footage collected from the company's billions of AI dash cams and analyzing street information every five minutes. . We’d love to hear from you. Share your comments, questions and ideas for future topics and guests to podcast@sae.org. Don’t forget to take a moment to follow SAE Tomorrow Today—a podcast where we discuss emerging technology and trends in mobility with the leaders, innovators and strategists making it all happen—and give us a review on your preferred podcasting platform. . Follow SAE on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Follow host Grayson Brulte on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.

From AI and ChatGPT to geopolitics and global supply chains, a multitude of trends are converging and paving the way for a historic transformation that will reverberate across industries and sectors. Are you ready? . For a rousing conversation that is as wide-ranging as it is thought-provoking, we sat down with Katrin Zimmermann, CEO and Managing Director of TLGG USA, to discuss the trends impacting mobility, technology, globalization, and much more. Fasten your seatbelts for an honest discussion that is certain to push boundaries and open minds. . We’d love to hear from you. Share your comments, questions and ideas for future topics and guests to podcast@sae.org. Don’t forget to take a moment to follow SAE Tomorrow Today—a podcast where we discuss emerging technology and trends in mobility with the leaders, innovators and strategists making it all happen—and give us a review on your preferred podcasting platform.  . Follow SAE on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Follow host Grayson Brulte on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.

Develop technology, patent it, and license it. Because not every company has the time or resources to develop a fully autonomous driving stack, this model could become the future of autonomy. . Join Grayson Brulte, Host of SAE Tomorrow Today, as he discusses the implications of Tesla’s recent agreements with GM and Ford, and how these developments could enable software licensing as the autonomous business model of the future. . Have your own thoughts on this topic? We’d love to hear from you! Share your comments, questions or ideas for future topics with Grayson on Twitter or send them to podcast@sae.org. . Follow SAE on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Follow host Grayson Brulte on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.

While you may not have heard of Polestar, its exceptional performance, unique buying experience, and commitment to sustainability enables this novel brand to “intercept” its customers. . Headquartered in Sweden and built with Scandinavian minimalism in mind, Polestar offers a friction-free, primarily digital EV buying experience which includes boutique showrooms in areas with high foot traffic—a contrast to the traditional car lot. The company recently unveiled its first electric performance SUV, the Polestar 3, which is produced in United States. . With a focus on supply chain traceability and sustainability labelling, Polestar assesses their vehicles’ lifetime carbon footprint, covering emissions from materials production, manufacturing, and logistics, use phase, and end of life. As part of their commitment to an electrified future, Polestar also recently partnered with the SAE Foundation to spark STEM curiosity amongst students. . To learn more about this burgeoning brand, we sat down with Gregor Hembrough, Head of Polestar North America, to discuss the company’s vision, traceability in the supply chain, and the Polestar 3 production in South Carolina. . We’d love to hear from you. Share your comments, questions and ideas for future topics and guests to podcast@sae.org. Don’t forget to take a moment to follow SAE Tomorrow Today—a podcast where we discuss emerging technology and trends in mobility with the leaders, innovators and strategists making it all happen—and give us a review on your preferred podcasting platform. . Follow SAE on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Follow host Grayson Brulte on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.

With the recent announcement that Ford has partnered with Tesla to include NACS connectors in its EVs starting in 2025, the race is on to determine the best path forward for standardizing EV charging technology and infrastructure. . To discuss this topic and much more, we sat down with Amy Ford, Vice President, Global Surface Transportation and Mobility Innovation Lead at AECOM, the world’s leading global infrastructure consulting firm. From public policy to consumer experience, we discuss how EVs are reshaping our transportation and energy ecosystem—and the importance of flexibility in building an EV infrastructure that will stand the test of time. . We’d love to hear from you. Share your comments, questions and ideas for future topics and guests to podcast@sae.org. Don’t forget to take a moment to follow SAE Tomorrow Today—a podcast where we discuss emerging technology and trends in mobility with the leaders, innovators and strategists making it all happen—and give us a review on your preferred podcasting platform. . Follow SAE on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Follow host Grayson Brulte on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.

EV Batteries Get a Second Life Down Under . Even after close to a decade of use, EV batteries still retain about 80% of their capacity. This means that they can be used for other purposes, like storing energy for homes. We call this a second life. . In the latest episode of Sustainable Mobility Briefs, Frank Menchaca, President, Sustainable Mobility Solutions at SAE International, discusses how a team of Australian researchers discovered that repurposed EV batteries—if re-used for a period of about four years—can reduce the overall environmental impact that comes with making them in the first place. . Research like this is so important as we ensure EVs live up to the promise of a net zero emission future. . Have your own thoughts on this topic? We’d love to hear from you! Share your comments, questions or ideas for future topics by sending them to podcast@sae.org. . Follow SAE on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Follow host Frank Menchaca on LinkedIn.

When it comes to EV charging, many of us are wondering: what comes after the plug? The answer is one of the hottest topics in mobility: Wireless Power Transfer. . Wireless Power Transfer (WPT) is the process whereby electrical energy is transmitted from a power source to an electrical load across an air gap using induction coils. It’s a game-changer in terms of EV adoption given its high-power, touchless charging ability. . For insight into this ground-breaking technology, we sat down with Jesse Schneider, CEO/CTO, ZEV Station, a company working to commercialize wireless charging and hydrogen fuel technology. We discuss his background and leadership in developing the SAE J2954 standard on Wireless Power Transfer for EVs and how ZEV Station is combining fast electric vehicle charging with complementary high-throughput hydrogen stations. . If developing industry standards interests you, consider joining an SAE Committee. For more information, please email Standards Specialist, Dante Rahdar, at dante.rahdar@sae.org, and view the Bonus Features below. . We’d love to hear from you. Share your comments, questions and ideas for future topics and guests to podcast@sae.org. Don’t forget to take a moment to follow SAE Tomorrow Today—a podcast where we discuss emerging technology and trends in mobility with the leaders, innovators and strategists making it all happen—and give us a review on your preferred podcasting platform. .  Follow SAE on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Follow host Grayson Brulte on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.

It might just be what we need to bring awareness to the game-changing opportunities of green collar jobs. . In the inaugural episode of our Sustainable Mobility Briefs, Frank Menchaca, President, Sustainable Mobility Solutions at SAE International, discusses the important role geologists—and many others—have to play in creating a responsible and sustainable EV battery ecosystem. . By creating awareness, we can support the transition to net-zero transportation while opening up EV battery and infrastructure job opportunities to people from all walks of life. . Have your own thoughts on this topic? We’d love to hear from you! Share your comments, questions or ideas for future topics by sending them to podcast@sae.org. . Follow SAE on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Follow host Frank Menchaca on LinkedIn.