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On March 7th, 2024, AutoVision Radio host Carl Anthony moderated a webinar from Reuters Events called the Software Defined Future of Automotive. The webinar examined the topic from both a passenger and commercial vehicle perspective, the importance of merging hardware and software, and why organizational culture change is necessary for software-defined cars. Carl was joined by two respected and distinguished panelists: Sreenath K.R., Vice President of Computational Systems Infrastructure at Volvo Group Truck Technologies, and Filip Krnja, Chief Designer for Advanced Design at Ford of Europe.  Join us for a rebroadcast of this previously live webinar from Reuters Events on the Software-Defined Future of Automotive.   More Resources  AutoCulture 2.0 ft. Jan Griffiths of Gravitas Detroit Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/4atrhaxn Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/57845vmf  Podbean: https://tinyurl.com/3tkf3b36  Become the Automaker of Tomorrow, Reuters Events Automotive USA 2024: https://tinyurl.com/5yj2te25  Follow AutoVision News on LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/49jyrd3b     

Raising speed limits on highways could lead to more crashes on nearby roads, according to research by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. This "Spillover Effect" creates unintended safety hazards for local communities that might not be involved in the decision-making process to raise the posted speed limit on a nearby highway.  Dr. William J. Horrey, Technical Director for the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, joins Carl for this episode of AutoVision News Radio. Dr. Horrey shares the Foundation's research on Spillover Effects, including how "Hot Spot" analyses can provide new insights for road safety. Meanwhile, Carl takes us back to rural Iowa and imagines how Spillover Effects might impact his former home.  More Resources  AAA Research Exposes the Crash Danger of Spillover Speeding: https://tinyurl.com/67jyp3md Risky Business Behind The Wheel ft. Dr. Rebecca Steinbach of the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yvpz8e6c  Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/y2tw24uz Podbean: https://tinyurl.com/3cs5j6yx Statewide Speed Awareness Day via Ric Hanson for KJAN: https://tinyurl.com/ykm7xvm9 Iowa Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau: https://www.drivesmartiowa.com/ Follow AutoVision News on LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/49jyrd3b     

The automotive industry is experiencing a historic transformation at every level, from the manufacturing plant to the showroom. While new technologies will always push the boundaries of what is possible, do we believe the same about leadership? As a collective automotive industry that is accustomed to putting our faith in technology, do we believe cultural innovations deserve equal merit and footing? Gravitas Detroit founder Jan Griffiths is the architect of cultural change. Whether on stage, walking the shop floor, or behind the microphone as the host of the Automotive Leaders Podcast, Jan has become the industry's most significant force for authentic leadership, a style of leadership that demolishes old silos and antiquated principals, building up trust and inspiration in their place.   Jan joins AutoVision News Radio host Carl Anthony to discuss why she left her high-powered executive role, why a culture overhaul in automotive is necessary, and why having her daughter's support means everything to her. More Resources   Gravitas Detroit: https://gravitasdetroit.com/   Automotive Leaders Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/3kry7azt   AutoCulture 2.0: https://amzn.to/4awtbmt   89.7 The River: https://897theriver.com/   Follow AutoVision News on LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/49jyrd3b     Because Carl didn't know anything about Telex: https://tinyurl.com/4arx5x7w 

When it comes to next-generation ADAS innovations and higher levels of vehicle automation, an almost infinite number of images and point-cloud frames must be annotated in a way that is fast, affordable, and at scale. Time, cost, and quality factor into this process and are among the primary challenges when realizing ADAS and automated driving functions that require validation via high volumes of annotated data.     Juergen Daunis, CEO of understand.ai, provides a more in-depth look at these challenges, how AI and machine learning play a role, and the importance of a CI/CD toolchain.    More Resources  What is CI/CD? Continuous integration and continuous delivery explained via Isaac Sacolick for InfoWorld: https://tinyurl.com/mrdua5dj   2024 ICA Summit: https://ica-summit.com/  dSPACE Strengthens AI Expertise by Acquiring understand.ai: https://tinyurl.com/4c5nhtvb    Follow AutoVision News on LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/49jyrd3b   

On March 5th, 2024, Dodge debuted the Charger Daytona, the brand's first multi-energy muscle car. AutoVision News Radio host Carl Anthony provides an in-depth look at the Charger Daytona's spec sheet, including the importance of the STLA Large platform, the three-in-one architecture of the electric drive modules, and key features of the Hurricane engine.  More Resources  All-Wheel Drive & Sustainability ft. Ben DeLand of GKN Automotive Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/bdcntpvk   ApplePodcasts: https://tinyurl.com/2z82s3ds  Podbean: https://tinyurl.com/5a8xthnp   2024 Dodge Charger Daytona Debuts With Muscular Electric Powertrain, Fratzonic Exhaust & Cool Donut Mode via Alvin Reyes for Automoblog: https://tinyurl.com/3jmvs6pn   Follow AutoVision News on LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/49jyrd3b 

Jayada Pandit loved being on the manufacturing floor at her father's company in India. As a young girl, well before university, her passion for engineering was ignited by her father's side as she would rush to the factory after school. In adulthood, she later worked on patents with her father, still remembering the toy airplane he gifted her years ago.  Today, Jayada is the Head of Marketing, Branding, and Thought Leadership Initiatives at KPIT Americas and oversees KPIT's Women in Mobility program. In this special episode of AutoVision News Radio, Jayada shares her personal and professional journey, how women can overcome imposter syndrome, and why she seeks to "die empty" in honor of the name given to her by her father.    KPIT Women in Mobility: http://tinyurl.com/2pvntdsx KPIT Insights: http://tinyurl.com/5cayf28z Follow AutoVision News on LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/49jyrd3b

While consumers may not understand all the jargon, quirks, and idiosyncrasies of the automotive industry, their interests are piqued once they have a basic definition of a connected car and its potential benefits. However, that interest only extends so far, as consumers view certain connected car features and capabilities as more valuable than others.   This realization is among the key findings in a body of research from Salesforce in partnership with YouGov, released in January 2024, that surveyed nearly 2,200 U.S. drivers aged 18 and over. In this solo episode, AutoVision News Radio host Carl Anthony summarizes the findings of this Salesforce study on connected cars and shares key insights from the survey on which features consumers will either pay more money or trade their personal data for.  More Resources  On Automotive Cloud 9 ft. Achyut Jajoo of Salesforce:  Spotify: http://tinyurl.com/32avxj9r ApplePodcasts: http://tinyurl.com/jfcpxxm9 Podbean: http://tinyurl.com/4cjcvn9u Average Age of Light Vehicles in the U.S. Hits Record High via S&P Global Mobility: http://tinyurl.com/4jpxnscb 2024 Salesforce Connected Car Study Reveals Features Consumers Will Pay a Premium or Trade Personal Data For: http://tinyurl.com/m9fss8tn Follow AutoVision News on LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/49jyrd3b

Connected cars are forecasted to make up 95 percent of all vehicles on the road by 2030, with each one generating an estimated 25 gigabytes of data per hour – as much data as it would take someone to stream nearly 600 hours of music. How such data may be leveraged for new revenue channels through personalized, value-added features is a prime area of focus for the automotive industry.  Achyut Jajoo, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Manufacturing and Automotive at Salesforce, joins Carl to discuss the relationship between connected cars and the Automotive Cloud, how the industry can enhance its communication with customers, and the promise that software-defined vehicles represent.  Carl and Achyut also travel back to 1999 to the founding of Salesforce in San Francisco and reminisce about fond memories of learning to drive when they were teenagers.  The History of Salesforce: http://tinyurl.com/5f77at7j   Salesforce Automotive Cloud Helps Deliver the Future of Connected Cars with Data & AI: http://tinyurl.com/tb6xz95c   2024 Salesforce Connected Car Study Reveals Features Consumers Will Pay a Premium or Trade Personal Data For:http://tinyurl.com/m9fss8tn   Follow AutoVision News on LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/49jyrd3b   

Like every other aspect of automotive, the retail arm of the industry is undergoing immense change. Yet one constant remains for dealerships, no matter where they are located or which logos are on the building: it's the people business first, the car business second.  Jennifer Lennox is the Vice President of People, Culture, and Learning at AutoCanada, a North American dealer group operating over 80 franchised locations comprised of nearly 30 brands. In this episode of AutoVision News Radio, Jennifer expands on AutoCanada's core values and explains why the organization invests in its relationships with employees and customers.  Carl also recalls his time in automotive retail and his Women in Literature class in college, as Jennifer shares a powerful message about why women professionals should embrace who they are.  Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace via Pew Research Center: http://tinyurl.com/bdzy5z2d  AutoCanada & The Value of People w/ Jennifer Lennox: http://tinyurl.com/5ynmpxw7  From the Women In Literature Class at Iowa Western, A Vindication of the Rights of Woman by Mary Wollstonecraft via Britannica: http://tinyurl.com/mvxfh5n2  Follow AutoVision News on LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/49jyrd3b   

Consumer trust is one of the most significant pieces of the ADAS puzzle. Although the value of consumer trust with regard to ADAS is well acknowledged, it's no less important, especially as technologies like DMS enter the picture.  What is the link between consumer trust and the fully optimized synchronization of ADAS and DMS? When the external and internal sensors are on the same page, communicating in tandem with the intent to keep vehicle occupants safe, what would that do for consumer trust? Seeing Machines has been tackling these and other complex questions for over two decades, driven by an internal purpose of getting everyone home safe. CEO Paul McGlone joins Carl to discuss the relationship between ADAS and DMS, why consumer trust is essential, and how the company continues to rally around its founding principles of safety.  Seeing Machines YouTube: http://tinyurl.com/mtckfy25  General Safety Regulation via the European Commission: http://tinyurl.com/3avc7x2c  Follow AutoVision News on LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/49jyrd3b   

Daily traffic volumes have rebounded from pandemic lows in 2020, but perhaps not surprisingly, traffic and pedestrian fatalities have risen in tandem. Maybe also not surprisingly, unsafe driving behaviors like speeding, texting, and operating under the influence continue to impact these statistics. Among the questions are why people engage in risky behaviors behind the wheel and what countermeasures can be implemented to prevent such behavior.    These questions are at the core of the latest Traffic Safety Culture Index (TSCI) survey from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, released in December 2023. The latest TSCI survey identified six driver profiles and examined the social approval and/or disapproval of certain unsafe driving habits.   Dr. Rebecca Steinbach, Senior Researcher for the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, joins Carl to provide additional insight into the findings of the latest TSCI survey. Dr. Steinbach explains the six driver profiles, how perceptions towards speeding have changed, and the little things we can do to become safer drivers.   2022 Traffic Safety Culture Index Summary Report: https://tinyurl.com/5awfb3kr  Pedestrian Deaths Have Skyrocketed. Who Is To Blame? via Dash Lewis for Automoblog: https://tinyurl.com/mwxvmr9a Follow AutoVision News on LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/49jyrd3b   

As the world moves towards an electric vehicle revolution, the need for certified technicians to maintain the charging infrastructure is greater than ever. For EVs to reach their full potential, consumers must have complete faith and confidence in the charging infrastructure. Like how consumers think nothing of a gas pump when they pull up, building that same level of trust with charging stations is imperative.    SkillFusion co-founder and Chief Operating Officer Alisyn Malek joins Carl for an in-depth discussion on this topic, sharing insight into how SkillFusion is developing a nationwide talent pipeline that can operate and maintain electric vehicle chargers for peak performance and availability. Alisyn also recalls her early years at General Motors, her time with May Mobility, and why "pushing the needle forward" is one of her guiding philosophies.  Prepare, Certify & Place: Introducing The SkillFusion Platform: https://tinyurl.com/5h455yva I Am Not A Purple Alien. I Am A Young Female That Has Automotive Engineering Experience via Caroline Fairchild for Lean In: https://tinyurl.com/235445us  Public Charging, Range & Cost Still Valid Concerns for Potential EV Buyers via Carl Anthony for Automoblog: https://tinyurl.com/5n8denx3  Follow AutoVision News on LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/49jyrd3b  

During Reuters Events Automotive USA 2023, AutoVision News Radio host Carl Anthony went on a ride-and-drive demonstration with LeddarTech. While navigating downtown Detroit, LeddarTech engineers showcased the company's perception platform, specifically the low-level sensor fusion architecture.  Following the demonstration drive, Carl talked with Pierre Olivier, LeddarTech's Chief Technology Officer. During the discussion, Pierre shared more about LeddarTech's focus and how the company identified certain key market trends. Pierre also helps Carl further understand how low-level sensor fusion works and shares the legacy he and LeddarTech wish to leave for the future of mobility.   LeddarVision Sensor Fusion E-Book: https://tinyurl.com/2ve5dh86  Follow AutoVision News on LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/49jyrd3b 

For most of his life, as far back as the late 1960s and early '70s, Joel Ayres has had a heart for addressing the needs of society. His passion for charitable work led him to serve on the board of organizations like the Heart Gallery of Sacramento and Big Brothers of Northeast Indiana. Today, Joel is the Executive Director of The Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation, or AACF for short. AACF is a 501c3 nonprofit that helps automotive aftermarket industry members and their families when they need it most. Before his work with AACF, Joel served on the SEMA Board of Directors and started SEMA Cares in 2007, which oversees all of SEMA’s charitable activities.  Carl Anthony sits down with Joel for this special episode of AutoVision News Radio on the value of sharing our time, talent, and treasure. Joel shares with us the mission of AACF and how SEMA Cares came to fruition. Along the way, Joel takes us back through pivotal moments in his life, including a cancer diagnosis and why he is proud of the legacy his children are carrying on.  AACF Website: https://tinyurl.com/yc2z4v42  SEMA Cares: https://tinyurl.com/mppt7a57  YANG T-Shirt Fundraiser to Support AACF: https://tinyurl.com/4y27r5fv  Heart Gallery of Sacramento: https://tinyurl.com/ycj5mafj  JLevin Communications: https://tinyurl.com/3ceb4265  AutoVision News LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/49jyrd3b 

Vehicles with all-wheel drive can provide more traction and stability, but how exactly do these systems achieve that? In an oncoming era of electrification, what are the differences and synergies between traditional all-wheel drive systems for gasoline-powered cars and e-drive systems? When we see terms and phrases like torque transfer, traction motor, and inverter, what do they mean? And what, if any, is the relevance of all-wheel drive and e-drive systems to larger-picture topics like sustainability?    AutoVision News Radio host Carl Anthony visited GKN Driveline North America in Auburn Hills, Michigan, to gain additional insight and perspective. While onsite, Carl met with Ben DeLand, Director of Electrical Hardware Engineering at GKN Automotive. Ben takes Carl through the essential specs of an all-wheel drive system and outlines how GKN's engineering process is formulated with sustainability at its core.   Additional Resources:  GKN History & Heritage: https://rb.gy/wo5w2 Soybean Laboratory at Greenfield Village circa 1936: https://rb.gy/j3hyf The BMW Century Chronicles Germany’s Greatest Two & Four-Wheeled Machines via Tony Borroz for Automoblog: https://rb.gy/gmqcy 17 Sustainable Development Goals via The United Nations: https://rb.gy/tfgys  AutoVision News LinkedIn: https://rb.gy/lqjp6  

The latest body of research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that drivers who use ADAS features grow comfortable with the technology over time, but the degree of that comfort could raise potential concerns. In essence, drivers who engaged with common ADAS features began to lower their overall attention to the driving task as the study went on. In this solo episode, AutoVision News Radio host Carl Anthony recaps and summarizes the findings from AAA and shares key insights from Dr. William Horrey, technical director for the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.  Additional Resources:  Trust But Verify – Drivers Learn to Use Vehicle Safety Tech But On Their Terms via the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety: https://rb.gy/963cp ADAS May Prevent 37 Million Crashes Over The Next 30 Years, but Road Safety Still a Concern via Molly McCarthy for AutoVision News: https://rb.gy/qok8j Clearing The Confusion: Recommended Common Naming for ADAS: https://rb.gy/6ipfy  MyCarDoesWhat: https://rb.gy/klctn  A Multi-Method Approach to Understanding Drivers’ Experiences and Behavior Under Partial Vehicle Automation: https://rb.gy/8get9 

During AutoSens Brussels in September 2023, we conducted our AutoVision News LIVE at AutoSens interview series from the exhibition floor. As part of the interview series, we talked with some of the world's leading minds in ADAS and autonomous vehicle technology development from inside the warm and nostalgic embrace of the Autoworld Museum.  One of our guests during the event was Jan Aelterman, assistant professor at Ghent University and imec. Since earning his Ph.D. degree in engineering from Ghent University, Jan has built a lengthy academic record in different application fields like MRI, CT, microscopy, consumer video, and automotive perception. During AutoSens Brussels, Jan explained the idea behind cooperative sensor fusion, what trends he sees on the horizon, and why he loves the Concorde supersonic airliner.  Join Carl and Jan for this previously live broadcast from the exhibition floor at the Autoworld Museum during AutoSens Brussels 2023. Publications by Jan Aelterman via IEEE Xplore: https://tinyurl.com/2bcpw746  AutoSens Academy: https://tinyurl.com/2arcx8rf   AutoVision News LinkedIn: https://rb.gy/lqjp6 

During AutoSens Brussels 2023, we conducted our AutoVision News LIVE interview series from the exhibition floor. As part of the interview series, we had the opportunity to talk with some of the world's leading minds in ADAS and autonomous vehicle technology development from inside the warm and nostalgic embrace of the Autoworld Museum.  One of our guests during the event was Colin Kwan, President and CEO of MEMS Drive Inc. MEMS is short for Micro-ElectroMechanical System, which Colin helped us further understand during AutoSens Brussels 2023. Colin also shared the philosophy behind Safe Drive with MEMS Drive, what trends he sees on the horizon, and what he loves most about working in automotive.  Join Carl and Colin for this previously live broadcast from the exhibition floor at the Autoworld Museum during AutoSens Brussels 2023. AutoSens Insights interview with Colin Kwan, President and CEO of MEMS Drive: https://rb.gy/e99be  Connect with MEMS Drive on LinkedIn: https://t.ly/9c--w  AutoVision News LinkedIn: https://rb.gy/lqjp6  

AutoSens Brussels 2023 marked the end of an era as a new chapter unfolds for the world's leading exhibition on ADAS and autonomous vehicle technology development. The AutoSens and InCabin conferences will co-locate in 2024, first in Detroit in May 2024 and then in Barcelona in October 2024. "For many AutoSens and InCabin attendees, the Autoworld Museum has become an undeniably special and memorable place, myself included," said AutoVision News Radio host Carl Anthony. "However, excitement is in the air as we set our sights on Barcelona and the strong automotive community there in 2024."  From the exhibition floor at the Autoworld Museum, Carl talks with Rob Stead, Managing Director of Sense Media, the organizers of the AutoSens and InCabin conferences. Rob recalls the early days of AutoSens, some of the most significant trends in ADAS over the years, and what he is most proud of as the conference enters a new era.  AutoSens & InCabin: https://rb.gy/f6s5e  Automotive Industry in Europe via The European Commission: https://rb.gy/6uc52  Autoworld Museum: https://rb.gy/djjoo AutoVision News LinkedIn: https://rb.gy/lqjp6 

The Detroit Autonomous Vehicle Group, or DAVG for short, is an open community built around the development of miniaturized self-driving cars. Drawing from his struggles in middle school after moving to the United States, DAVG founder Alex Polonsky has modeled the group into a safe space where tech enthusiasts can share ideas and learn from one another.   On this episode of AutoVision News Radio, Alex shares his rebellious early years as his family sought to leave the USSR and how scary it can be to land in a new place where nothing is familiar and you cannot speak the language. Alex also shares why young and aspiring engineers should get their hands dirty and work on projects and why it's important to foster a community of innovation and inclusion.   Detroit Autonomous Vehicle Group Meetup: https://tinyurl.com/5yrzc3b2   Detroit Autonomous Vehicle Group at AutoSens via Automoblog: https://tinyurl.com/mr247jtf  Number of Soviets Asking for Asylum in United States Quadrupled Last Year via The Washington Post: https://tinyurl.com/2s92dfts The Russian Revolution and the Birth of the Soviet Union via History Channel: https://tinyurl.com/54xs88ym