Electrification is another significant focus for the Navy, as it aims to reduce the need for power sources like diesel engines and gas turbines. The power is consumed by shafts and used for various applications, such as propulsion, missile launch, and navigation systems. Two challenges arise in a ship: weight and space. Engines need to be more power-dense. The uncrewed mission can last 90 days, ensuring no service is required. Early detection of combustion anomalies allows for additional centrif...
Nov 30, 2023•27 min
The automotive industry faces challenges in managing software and hardware complexity, especially in the context of over-the-air updates. OEMs need help managing a bifurcated world with 100 ECUs and need to integrate software updates into their stacks. However, the future of record vehicle architecture will simplify this process. Chip manufacturers must find affordable platforms for their products, but it doesn't mean they can afford it for a million vehicles. The biggest takeaway from the last ...
Nov 21, 2023•27 min
Since 2004, Cohda Wireless has established itself as the leading supplier of innovative Connected Vehicle solutions that enable vehicles to connect with other vehicles and intelligent infrastructure in ITS, Smart City & Mining infrastructure. These connections, collectively called V2X, span Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V), Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I), and Vehicle-to-Pedestrian (V2P). This connectivity is used to allow vehicles to ‘talk’ to each other, to Smart Cities, and to vulnerable road use...
Nov 16, 2023•25 min
The market is increasingly demanding automation and AI, leading to a need for continued investment in these technologies. As these technologies become more prevalent, it is crucial to focus on safety and apply them appropriately. However, the market is also shifting towards drivers wanting assistance but not giving up control. This shift in focus can be a differentiator, as the degree to which a company can provide this assistance is a premium option, and in some cases, the price of entry is hig...
Nov 09, 2023•23 min
In this episode Stephan is joined by Wener Happenhofer, Vice President Intelligence and eMobility Solutions at Goodyear Tire. Tire sensors are essential for the future of mobility. They provide information on tire pressure, wear, and even the health of the tire. Advanced sensor technology, such as RFID sensors, can help identify a tire and its type. This information can also determine if the tire is the best fit for the vehicle. Tire sensors also measure pressure, temperature, and footprint leng...
Nov 02, 2023•27 min
Vehicles continue to shift focus more on electronics and software and this shift impacts lamp manufacturers. In this week’s episode of Stephane Vedie, CEO of LUXIT Group joins Stephan Tarnutzer as they reimagine mobility in the world of vehicle lighting. They discuss innovations, design integration, smart lighting, safety features and more. There is a trend towards smart lighting in cars, focusing on interior lighting and features. Some features allow customers to customize welcome features base...
Oct 26, 2023•24 min
MIPI A-PHY (originally released to members in September 2020) is the first standardized, asymmetric, long-reach serializer-deserializer (SerDes) physical layer specification targeted for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), autonomous driving systems (ADS), in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) displays and other surround-sensor applications (e.g., cameras, lidar, radar). A-PHY's primary mission is to transfer high-speed data between cameras and displays and their related ECUs. A-PHY offers: - Hig...
Oct 19, 2023•26 min
Mobility companies must know that local policies will support their growth when considering a location. The company's future depends not only on the economic environment but also on the legislative environment. Michigan has a robust automotive tradition and partnerships within the state. Michigan's Office of Future Mobility and Electrification (OFME) coordinates and collaborates with four critical agencies in Michigan: MEDC (economic), MDOT (transportation), LEO (labor), and EGLE (environment/ e...
Oct 05, 2023•23 min
A big policy, Made in China 2025 influenced the growth of automotive startups in China today. There are some similarities and key differences in this transformation. In this week’s episode Stephan is joined by Michael Dunne. Michael is an entrepreneur, author, podcast host and keynote speaker. He is the CEO of ZoZoGo, an advisory firm with expertise in global electric vehicle markets. They discuss the Chinese automotive market, differences in automotive ownership culture, digital experiences, em...
Sep 28, 2023•28 min
What effect can over the air updates have on software-defined vehicles? What is the future of flashing updates in our vehicles? Can we make them better over time and more efficient? The field of electrification is still new are there is much that we have yet to learn. In John’s view diversification of technology in the industry helps us accelerate our efforts and keep cost low for everyone. In this episode John Fuerst VP of Engineer at Tula Technology sits down with Stephan to discuss the softwa...
Sep 28, 2023•25 min
Starting in manufacturing a person can see the flaws at the end that do not show up at the beginning with strategy or design. This allows teams to see the end game as a product and not what they put on paper. Frank discusses reorganizing teams for improved efficiency, influences in the transition from ICE to EV and various aspects of a vehicles production lifecycle. He also takes an important look at the future of alternative energy from the human aspect not merely a technology aspect. In this e...
Sep 21, 2023•23 min
We are joined by Chris Reed, Regional Senior Vice President, Research and Development, Nissan Americas. In this episode Chris discusses Nissan technology for all approach to their auto lineup and the task of balancing new technology with cost pressure. Auto companies are changing the way they do business from a transactional relationship to an experience relationship. These global companies tackle cultural and regional differences and unique customer needs. To accomplish this takes planning with...
Sep 14, 2023•33 min
In this episode Stephan is joined by Alex Taylor Founder of Orb Aerospace. Alex was a mission's kid who started building drones at 14. During their conversation they discuss topics related to developing transportation networks to underdeveloped regions of the world through production of a unique aircraft design. Alex’s experience growing up overseas influences Orb’s mission to create and deliver transportation network to 80% of the world’s population using readily available energy sources. Orb A...
Sep 07, 2023•30 min
Stephan enters the world of EcoCAR EV Challenge with Jesse Alley the Senior Program Manager and Kayla Hamilton a current PhD student at The University of Alabama. In this episode they discuss the valuable experience of the EcoCAR Challenge, the future of autonomous mobility and staying relevant with the trends of the automotive industry. Jesse Alley is the EcoCAR EV Challenge Senior Program Manager at Argonne National Lab where he is responsible for day-to-day leadership of EV Challenge activiti...
Aug 31, 2023•23 min
Megan Kosch brings over a decade of experience in our HR department at AVL, NA. In this episode, she sits down with Stephan to discuss the challenges in finding the engineers that fit into the niche of AVL, how the recruiting environment has changed since COVID, and the positive atmosphere at AVL. Many people are looking for trust from their management team, flexibility, and a place to make a difference which they often find working here at AVL. If you would like to be a guest on the show contac...
Aug 24, 2023•18 min
In this episode Stephan sits down with Craig Renneker VP of Engineering at American Axle & Manufacturing to discuss integrating the gearbox, inverter and motor, increasing the rpms of the e-motors, applications for both permanent magnet and induction motors and more. Craig is strong believer that the future of electric drives lies in deeper levels of integration between the inverter, motor and gearbox. As such, they are developing all three from scratch here in their Advanced Technology Deve...
Aug 10, 2023•29 min
There are various forces at play to have market adoption of electrified air travel. Electrified aircraft share some similarities with the automotive industry but have other significant challenges and differences they face as well. In this episode Stephan sits down with Peter Savagian of Electrified Future, Inc. to discuss the electrified aircraft industry. Peter Savagian is Principal at Electrified Future, Inc., his EV and related services advisory company working for firms in the electrificatio...
Jul 27, 2023•27 min
In this episode, Stephan sits down with Paulo Guedes-Pinto, VP of Technology at Infinitum to discuss their PCB stator and other developments e-motor technology. By etching copper coils directly onto the PCB stator, Infinitum eliminates the heavy steel core and copper windings of conventional motors. In addition to reducing the size and weight by half, removing the iron in the magnet’s path eliminates torque ripple, cogging, stator hysteresis and eddy current losses. The result is a significant i...
Jul 20, 2023•25 min
People don't want to be told what they need to do to make their product better. They are really looking for a partner to hear them out finding a solution-based effort and work together. Jamie Molnar sits down with Stephan and discusses her experience in the sales field and the transition from the medical to the mobility technology field. Her she explains commonalities such as relationship building. Both industries find ways to isolate a problem and provide a solution. If you would like to be a g...
Jul 06, 2023•22 min
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) uses an adjustment factor of 0.7 to account for real-world conditions that affect electric vehicle range. This factor reduces the raw range by 30%. The EPA uses this factor to provide a final rating that's more in line with what drivers can expect from their cars. Vehicle benchmarking helps customers understand vehicles better. Some projects integrate new components or change the architecture of a vehicle. Alan Bedewi, Supervisor for Vehicle at MTI, AVL,...
Jun 29, 2023•27 min
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
Jun 22, 2023•24 min
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, differences between traction and home storage systems, battery swapping technologies and more. Ramesh Nataraj...
Jun 15, 2023•31 min
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 networking. At Karamba Security, Nir leads the company's business activities in North America, focusing on st...
Jun 08, 2023•31 min
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 explore more topics, such as how the cybersecurity industry has changed and how OEMs will contend with so...
Jun 01, 2023•27 min
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 education gap in ADAS features on the capabilities and limitations. Software has changed over the years meeti...
May 25, 2023•22 min
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 A. Tarnutzer, MBA to discuss the financial side of operating and engineering a project-based compan...
May 18, 2023•19 min
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 on the show contact: namarketing@avl.com...
May 11, 2023•20 min
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 show contact: namarketing@avl.com
May 04, 2023•27 min
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: namarketing@avl.com
Apr 27, 2023•18 min
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
Apr 20, 2023•24 min
