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AVL's Reimagine Mobility PodcastAV: Balancing Innovation, Regulation, & Public Acceptance w/ Richard BishopDive into the fascinating journey of autonomous driving with Richard Bishop, a pioneer in the field since 1991. In this episode of the Reimagine Mobility Podcast, we explore the early days of ADAS, the impact of autonomous technologies on various industries, and what the future holds for autonomous vehicles. Join us as we discuss the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in reimagining mobility.Subscribe for more insights into the future of mobility Follow us on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/avl-north-america/Find Richard’s Automated Driving Industry Trends Report available for dow...
2024-03-1425 min
AVL's Reimagine Mobility PodcastFrom Diesel to Electric Navigating the Shift in Heavy-Duty Transportation w/ Phil StephensonIn this episode of AVL's Reimagined Mobility Podcast, Phil Stephenson from PACCAR delves into the electrification and alternative propulsion systems for heavy-duty trucks, emphasizing the industry's shift towards reducing CO2 emissions. Stephenson brings his extensive experience in diesel engines, thermal management, and battery systems into a discussion that covers the challenges and strategies of electrifying heavy-duty vehicles, the potential of hydrogen fuel cells, and the role of policy and industry collaboration in overcoming infrastructure and technological hurdles. This conversation provides deep insights into the future of sustainable heavy-duty transport and PACCAR's approach to navigating these changes.
2024-02-2226 min
AVL's Reimagine Mobility PodcastMiddlelayer Mobility Software Development w/ Vivek JaikamalThis week, we're venturing into the future of transportation with a special guest, Vivek, a leading innovator from Apex.AI. Together, we'll explore how cutting-edge technologies and visionary ideas are setting the stage for a revolution in mobility. Vivek's unique insights and experiences at Apex.AI provide a fascinating glimpse into the advancements shaping our travel tomorrow. Apex.AI aims to provide a robust, safety-certified middleware framework for companies to build their applications on top, allowing them to differentiate their vehicles based on the Apex middle layer. This allows OEMs to differentiate their vehicles based on...
2024-02-1528 min
AVL's Reimagine Mobility PodcastTransforming the In-Vehicle Electronic Experience w/ Mike KenhardThe automotive industry is expected to face challenges in meeting the same aggressive launch program processes and technological leaps as the consumer space. This shift in consumer demand for fast, iterative development will impact the automotive industry as people become accustomed to rapid technological advancements. This could affect companies' ability to release new products every three years. In the future, the vehicle experience will be viewed as a mobility experience, extending personal preferences such as infotainment and navigation. This will transform into an entertainment, business, and communications space, with autonomous vehicles driving this shift. The f...
2024-01-1820 min
AVL's Reimagine Mobility PodcastAdapting to the New Human Resources Environment in a Post COVID Era w/ Megan KoschMegan 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 contact: namarketing@avl.com
2023-08-2417 min
AVL's Reimagine Mobility PodcastE-motors: Integration, Application and Beyond w/ Craig RennekerIn 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 Development Center in Detroit. AAM also shares a common interest with AVL in developing high-speed motors and a major enabler to c...
2023-08-1028 min
AVL's Reimagine Mobility PodcastVehicle Engineering and EV Development w/ Alan BedewiThe 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, NA sits down with Stephan Tarnutzer to discuss homologation testing, hardware effects on EV efficiency, and more.If you...
2023-06-2927 min
AVL's Reimagine Mobility PodcastThe Future of AI, Big Data and Simulation in Mobility w/ Paul BromnickPaul 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
2023-06-2223 minAVL's Reimagine Mobility PodcastEmergence Auto Cybersecurity w/ Harald Petschnik and Mick WinshipA 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 software development over the vehicle's life.If you would l...
2023-06-0126 minAVL's Reimagine Mobility PodcastSoftware Development in Mobility w/ Meghan CottamSoftware 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 meeting consumer needs. Find out about these topics in this episode.If you w...
2023-05-2522 min
AVL's Reimagine Mobility PodcastFinancing Engineering Projects w/ Jen FultonThe 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 company. If you would like to be a guest on the show contact: namarketing@avl.comIf you would like...
2023-05-1819 minAVL's Reimagine Mobility PodcastMechanical Simulation w/ Brett SheetsThe 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
2023-05-1120 minAVL's Reimagine Mobility PodcastNon-Automotive Simulation w/ Brian McCaskeySome 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
2023-05-0427 minAVL's Reimagine Mobility PodcastEmerging Mobility Technologies w/ Daniel SchwarzCompanies 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.comIf you would like to be a guest on the show contact: namarketing@avl.com
2023-04-2717 minAVL's Reimagine Mobility PodcastVehicle Engineering Trends w/ Michal TrcalekIn 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
2023-04-2024 min
AVL's Reimagine Mobility PodcastEducating Tomorrows Engineers in Propulsion Systems w/ Darrell RobinetteAVL recently partnered with Michigan Technological University, American Center for Mobility (ACM), Borg Warner Inc. (BW), Navistar (NAV) and Traffic Technology Services (TTS) for a Connected Cohort Optimization project funded by Department of Energy, EEMS: Energy Efficient Mobility Systems, VTO: Vehicle Technologies Office. The project is answering this fundamental question “What can the synergy of fusing connectivity and automation in multiple vehicles that aren't just light duty vehicles or mixing heavy duty and light duty together? How can they work together as a team cooperatively to reduce energy on different infrastructures?” In this week’s episode Stephan Tarnutz...
2023-04-0622 minAVL's Reimagine Mobility PodcastSuper Turbo Commercial Vehicles Diesel and Beyond w/ Tom WaldronThe commercial space is difficult to electrify, including class eight on the highway and large construction equipment. These are places where battery electric only fits sometimes, especially from a return on investment aspect. Tom Waldron is the Executive Vice President at SuperTurbo Technologies and joins Stephan Tarnutzer for our next episode of AVL's Reimagine Mobility Podcast. Super Turbo Home - SuperTurbo TechnologiesThe SuperTurbo is a mechanically driven turbocharger. It is capable of exchanging power to and from the engine crankshaft and, effectively is an on-demand boost device. The SuperTurbo gives an engine t...
2023-03-3024 minAVL's Reimagine Mobility PodcastICE LIfespan in the Commercial Market w/ Thomas HowellThomas Howell, segment lead for traditional powertrain at MTI, AVL, NA sits down with Stephan Tarnutzer to discuss the internal combustion engine outlook in the commercial market. In this episode they discuss legislative impact on commercial vehicles, emissions mandates effects on vehicle versions, needs for OEMs as costs continue to increase and the infrastructure EV challenge for commercial vehicles.If you would like to be a guest on the show contact: namarketing@avl.com
2023-03-1625 minAVL's Reimagine Mobility PodcastBattery Simulation and Development w/ Michael Bambula and Sean O'KanePhysical testing can be more expensive than simulation. In this episode, Michael Bambula, a Technical Sales Specialist and Sean O’Kane, a Chief Electrification Engineer both working at at MTI, AVL, NA, sit down with Stephan Tarnutzer to discuss the benefits of thermal runaway simulation, thermal progation simulation, design benefits of battery simulation and the battery software and control strategies.If you would like to be a guest on the show contact: namarketing@avl.com
2023-03-0926 minAVL's Reimagine Mobility PodcastFuel Cell Simulation w/ Thomas GlatzThomas Glatz is a Technical Sales Specialist with our Advanced Simulation Technologies Group at MTI, AVL, NA. In this episode he sits down with Stephan Tarnutzer to discuss Fuel Cell simulation. Throughout the episode they discuss the differences between PEM and SoFC simulation, differences in EV and Fuel simulation, changing trends in fuel simulation and more. If you would like to be a guest on the show contact: namarketing@avl.com
2023-03-0219 minAVL's Reimagine Mobility PodcastFuel Cell Testing w/ Arka DuttaArka Dutta is the testing manager for AVL Fuel Cell Canada. In this episode, he sits down with Stephan Tarnutzer to discuss custom fuel cell testing, differences between EVs and Fuel Cells, testing for operating life of a fuel cell stack and virtual testing. If you would like to be a guest on the show contact: namarketing@avl.com
2023-02-2318 minAVL's Reimagine Mobility PodcastChanges in the Fuel Cell Industry w/ Amy NelsonAmy Nelson is the Manager for Stack Architecture and System Interface at AVL Fuel Cell Canada. This week she joins Stephan Tarnutzer to discuss advancements in fuel cell stack power density, chemical challenges to the stack, comparisons between BEV and fuel cells, and changes and opportunities in the fuel cell industry. If you would like to be a guest on the show contact: namarketing@avl.com
2023-02-1619 minAVL's Reimagine Mobility PodcastPEM Fuel Cell Stack Prototyping w/ Aaron PulskampAaron Pulskamp is the Engineering and Prototyping Manager at AVL Fuel Cell Canada. He sits down to discuss PEM fuel cell stack design and prototyping with Stephan Tarnutzer. Within this conversation, they explore topics on the design's critical components and the challenges each of these components presents. Also, they look at the challenges surrounding leakage, raw material usage, the role of simulation in the prototyping process and more.If you would like to be a guest on the show contact: namarketing@avl.com
2023-02-0920 minAVL's Reimagine Mobility PodcastCustom PEM Stack Development w Simon FraserSimon Fraser of AVL Fuel Cell Canada joins Stephan Tarnutzer to discuss Custom PEM Fuel Cell Stack Development. In this episode, they discuss use cases for custom stacks, PEM stack durability, and the trade-offs when developing PEM stacks. Another key area covered is the role of software in improving efficiency and looking at stack diagnostics and validation.If you would like to be a guest on the show contact: namarketing@avl.com
2023-02-0224 minAVL's Reimagine Mobility PodcastPEM Fuel Cell Stack Development and Applications w/ Jose RubioVL Fuel Cell Canada is the global center for excellence in PEM fuel cell stack. In this episode, Stephan Tarnutzer is joined by Jose Rubio, managing director of Fuel Cell Canada. They discuss the difference between PEM and SOFC. They also talked about why AVL Fuel Cell Canada is developing a PEM stack and the main differences between land and sea use cases and air mobility uses. Finally, the dive into the standard level of measurement of power density to compare PEM stack designs.If you would like to be a guest on the show contact: namarketing...
2023-02-0118 minAVL's Reimagine Mobility PodcastAVL 2022 Year in ReviewThank you to all of our partners and employees who made 2022 a fantastic year. We wish you all a wonderful holiday season and look forward to reaching new heights in this upcoming year! If you would like to be a guest on the show contact: namarketing@avl.com
2022-12-2202 minAVL's Reimagine Mobility PodcastEviation Alice: World’s First All-Electric Aircraft w/ Gregory DavisHalf the world's air travel is 500 nautical miles or less and this is where Eviation is focusing its attention with electric air travel. In this episode Stephan Tarnutzer sits down with Gregory Davis to discuss how AVL and Eviation are making advanced air mobility a reality. As part of this collaboration to electrify the skies, the pair recently celebrated the unforgettable first flight of Alice. The first flight of this electric commuter aircraft represents a milestone in the effort to advance sustainable air travel for both passenger and cargo transit. An all-electric aircraft will make regi...
2022-12-0816 minAVL's Reimagine Mobility PodcastLunar Terrain Vehicle Development w/ Rick Mastracchio and Hillary HansonToday’s podcast is out of this world! Please join us in welcoming special guests Hillary Hanson and Rick Mastracchio from Northrup Grumman. Together, we will explore the future of lunar mobility and sustaining life in space.There is a lot of learning to operate a spacecraft on the surface of the moon. It is a rough environment and there are many considerations that need to be taken into account when creating a vehicle.Rick Mastracchio is an Astronaut and Director of Strategy and Business Development in the Human Space Exploration and Operations Business Unit
2022-12-0122 min