AVL's Reimagine Mobility Podcast

Global EV Trends w/ Nick Ancell

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we dive into the future of mobility with Nick Ancell, publisher of E-Mobility Engineering magazine. In this episode, we explore the latest ...

Electric Power for Heavy Trucks: The Future of Long-Haul Efficiency w/ Ian Rust

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Reimagined Mobility, we dive into the innovative technology behind Revoy with Ian Rust, the MIT-educated roboticist and former engi...

Simulation in Formula One: The Future of Racing Technology w/ Gerson Garsed-Brand

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Reimagine Mobility podcast, we dive into the cutting-edge world of Formula One and racing technology with Gerson from Sabe Tech...

Transforming Heavy Industry with Autonomous Technology w/ Bibhrajit Halder

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us on the Reimagined Mobility podcast as we dive into the world of autonomous heavy machinery with Bibhrajit Halder from SafeAI. Discover how aut...

Advancing Grid Technology and Energy Management with Nick Tumilowicz

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this insightful episode of the Reimagined Mobility Podcast as we talk with Nick Tumilowicz, Director of Products at Itron. Nick dives deep ...

Monitoring Drivers With Eye-Tracking Tech w/ Adam Gross

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this episode of the Reimagine Mobility Podcast as we dive into the fascinating world of eye-tracking technology with Adam Gross from Harmon...

2024 Mid Year | Reimagine Mobility

04 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Thank you for following Reimagine Mobility. Our goal on this podcast is to explore and discuss the latest innovations and trends in the mobility indus...

The Evolution of Crash Test Dummies: Ensuring Road Safety with Chris O’Connor

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Reimagined Mobility Podcast, we sit down with Chris O'Connor, President and CEO of Humanetics, to explore the critical yet...

Redefining Road Safety: Future Tech with Mike Rowe

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as Mike Rowe, Director of Business Development Electronics & Mechatronics at Autoliv, dives into the future of automotive safety systems i...

Revolutionizing Automotive Development with Guido Bairati

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this episode of the Reimagine Mobility podcast as we dive into the future of automotive innovation with Guido Bairati, Managing Director of...

Revolutionizing Gig Mobility with Gridwise and Ryan Green

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this enlightening interview with Ryan Green, co-founder of Gridwise, as we dive deep into how the gig economy is reshaping mobility. Ryan d...

Future of Drones in Logistics w/ Frank Noppel

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this enlightening episode of the Reimagine Mobility podcast as we dive into the transformative world of drone logistics with Frank Noppel, ...

EVs & Talent: Navigating Mobility's Future w/ Ashley Taylor

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this enlightening episode of "Reimagine Mobility," where we dive deep with Ashley Taylor into the evolving landscape of the mobil...

Testing the Future: Mitch Marks on Mobility Evolution

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in an enlightening conversation with Mitch Marks from HBK on the Reimagined Mobility podcast. Mitch shares his deep insights into the electrif...

Redefining Mobility: The Additive Manufacturing Revolution w/ Fadi Abro

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dive deep into the transformative world of additive manufacturing with Fadi Abro from Stratasys as we explore how this megatrend is reshaping the auto...

LIDAR Illuminated: Navigating the Future with Paul Drysch

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In our latest episode of the Reimagined Mobility Podcast, Stephan Tarnutzer dives deep with Paul Drysch from PreAct Technologies into how LIDAR techno...

Shaping Tomorrow: The Evolution of Mobility and Energy Innovation

16 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dive into the 'Reimagined Mobility Podcast' series, where the future of transportation unfolds through groundbreaking discussions on autonom...

AV: Balancing Innovation, Regulation, & Public Acceptance w/ Richard Bishop

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dive into the fascinating journey of autonomous driving with Richard Bishop, a pioneer in the field since 1991. In this episode of the Reimagine Mobil...

Micro-Mobility Marvels: Powering Sustainable Transportation Innovations w/ Christopher Borroni-Bird

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this engaging episode, Dr. Christopher Borroni-Bird, founder of Afreecar LLC, delves into the transformative journey toward sustainable mobility so...

Revolutionizing Mobility: The Intersection of Technology, Safety and Design w/ Mary Joyce

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we delve into the transformative impacts of electrification and connectivity in the automotive industry, exploring how these advancem...

From Diesel to Electric Navigating the Shift in Heavy-Duty Transportation w/ Phil Stephenson

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of AVL's Reimagined Mobility Podcast, Phil Stephenson from PACCAR delves into the electrification and alternative propulsion syst...

Middlelayer Mobility Software Development w/ Vivek Jaikamal

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we're venturing into the future of transportation with a special guest, Vivek, a leading innovator from Apex.AI. Together, we'll ...

Automotive Aftermarket Technology and the Future w/ Jeff Varick

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, of Reimagine Mobility, Stephan sits down with Jeff Varick, Founder and CEO of Brandmotion, LLC to discuss the impact of aftermarket p...

Brand Identity In the Global EV Market w/ Joe Grace

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Stephan sits down with Joe Grace to discuss global mobility trends, the role of hybrids in the future, the next advancement in passeng...

Transitioning To a Decarbonized Economy w/ Thomas Wallner

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Transportation and Power Systems division focuses on assisting in the transition to a decarbonized economy, specifically in mobility, electricity ...

Transforming the In-Vehicle Electronic Experience w/ Mike Kenhard

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The automotive industry is expected to face challenges in meeting the same aggressive launch program processes and technological leaps as the consumer...

Incremental Innovation, Drives Market Adoption w/ Alan Berger

28 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Potential and great things characterize the hype cycle for technologies in the industry, but the market assumes a 100% solution in the next few years....

AI Data Tool Suite for Annotation, Calibration & Validation w/ Mohammad Musa

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Stephan is joined by Mohammad Musa Founder and CEO of Deepen. Deepen provides the only safety-first full AI data tool suite for annota...

Commercializing AV/EV Distribution Yards: Automating Logistics w/ Tom Baroch of Outrider

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Stephan is joined by Tom Baroch, Sr. Director of Global Partnerships at Outrider to discuss the commercializing of AV/EV distribution yards and automa...

Bridging the Gap Between Consumer Electronics and the Automotive Industry w/ Thomas Bock of Porsche Digital

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

OEMs can differentiate themselves from competitors by customizing technologies like Android Auto or Apple CarPlay to their needs and brand image; maki...

Exploring Marine Mobility w/ Deep Bandyopadhyay of Fairbanks Morse

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 p...

Improving Technology Through Collaboration w/ Tim Yerdon

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The automotive industry faces challenges in managing software and hardware complexity, especially in the context of over-the-air updates. OEMs need he...

Connected Vehicles and Intelligent Infrastructure w/ Paul Gray

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Since 2004, Cohda Wireless has established itself as the leading supplier of innovative Connected Vehicle solutions that enable vehicles to connect wi...

The Future of Automated and Connected Vehicle Development w/ Reuben Sarkar

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The market is increasingly demanding automation and AI, leading to a need for continued investment in these technologies. As these technologies become...

The Future of Tire Data Sensors and Technology w/ Werner Happenhofer

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Stephan is joined by Wener Happenhofer, Vice President Intelligence and eMobility Solutions at Goodyear Tire. Tire sensors are esse...

The Bright Future of Vehicle Lighting w/ Stephane Vedie

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Vehicles continue to shift focus more on electronics and software and this shift impacts lamp manufacturers. In this week’s episode of Stephane Vedi...

Mobility Electronics: Compatibility, Interference, Testing &Transmission w/ Gideon Kedem

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

MIPI A-PHY (originally released to members in September 2020) is the first standardized, asymmetric, long-reach serializer-deserializer (SerDes) physi...

Mobility in Michigan: Opportunity, Innovation and Partnership w/ Kathryn Snorrason

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mobility companies must know that local policies will support their growth when considering a location. The company's future depends not only on ...

Contending With the New Chinese Automotive Powerhouse w/ Michael Dunne

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Transition to Flexibility and Variety to Face Tomorrow’s EV Challenges w. John Fuerst

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 bette...

Transition ICE - EV: Strategy, Engineering & Production w/ Frank Abkenar

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Customer Experience Through Automotive Technology w/ Chris Reed

14 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are joined by Chris Reed, Regional Senior Vice President, Research and Development, Nissan Americas. In this episode Chris discusses Nissan technol...

Orb Aerospace: The World’s Largest Humanitarian Airforce w/ Alex Taylor

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 the...

EcoCAR EV Challenge w/ Jesse Alley & Kayla Hamilton

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Adapting to the New Human Resources Environment in a Post COVID Era w/ Megan Kosch

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

E-motors: Integration, Application and Beyond w/ Craig Renneker

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Stephan sits down with Craig Renneker VP of Engineering at American Axle & Manufacturing to discuss integrating the gearbox, inver...

Electrified Aircraft w/ Peter Savagian

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There are various forces at play to have market adoption of electrified air travel. Electrified aircraft share some similarities with the automotive i...

Reimagining the Electric Motor w/ Paulo Guedes-Pinto of Infinitum

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

Cross Industry Sales Perspective w/ Jamie Molnar

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Vehicle Engineering and EV Development w/ Alan Bedewi

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) uses an adjustment factor of 0.7 to account for real-world conditions that affect electric vehicle range. Th...

The Future of AI, Big Data and Simulation in Mobility w/ Paul Bromnick

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Bromnick is the Supervisor for DFM Methodology at MTI, AVL, NA. In this episode, he and Stephan discuss how companies can optimize development te...

Electrification Lessons from the Home Storage Space for the Mobility Sector w/ Ramesh Natarajan

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 virtua...

Karamba Security: Automotive Cybersecurity w/ Nir Hasson

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Karamba Security’s XGuard is an integrated solution of embedded software agents and a cloud-based backend. XGuard agents deterministically prevent m...

Emergence Auto Cybersecurity w/ Harald Petschnik and Mick Winship

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 c...

Software Development in Mobility w/ Meghan Cottam

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Software is important to the driver’s experience especially when it comes to the ADAS controls. Drivers need confidence to leave the features engage...

Financing Engineering Projects w/ Jen Fulton

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The mobility industry is exciting and innovative. Project accounting is a niche in which only some know-how. Economic downturns are opportunities for ...

Mechanical Simulation w/ Brett Sheets

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The simulation industry has changed over the past 25 years. Brett Sheets, Technical Support Manager at MTI, AVL, NA sits down with Stephan Tarnutzer t...

Non-Automotive Simulation w/ Brian McCaskey

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Some tools AVL has developed for the automotive uses have other applications. In this week’s episode Brian McCaskey a Senior Simulation Support Engi...

Emerging Mobility Technologies w/ Daniel Schwarz

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Companies are looking to transition off fossil fuels. Each one has a different journey. This week Daniel Schwarz joins Stephan Tarnutzer in our latest...

Vehicle Engineering Trends w/ Michal Trcalek

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Stephan Tarnutzer sits down with Michal Trcalek, Group Lead, Vehicle Engineer at MTI, AVL, NA. They discuss various trends in vehicle ...

Connected Vehicles Where Automotive and Civil Engineers Meet w Jingtao Ma

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Traffic light data provided by TTS is fed to the team so they can optimize their cohort. The fleet of vehicles has a central intelligence, to direct t...

Educating Tomorrows Engineers in Propulsion Systems w/ Darrell Robinette

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

AVL recently partnered with Michigan Technological University, American Center for Mobility (ACM), Borg Warner Inc. (BW), Navistar (NAV) and Traffic T...

Super Turbo Commercial Vehicles Diesel and Beyond w/ Tom Waldron

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The commercial space is difficult to electrify, including class eight on the highway and large construction equipment. These are places where battery ...

Competing in a Connected World of Mobility w/ Gregg Garrett

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What is the connected world of mobility and how do people, interpret its meaning? How do these trends help businesses with their strategies? What happ...

ICE LIfespan in the Commercial Market w/ Thomas Howell

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Thomas Howell, segment lead for traditional powertrain at MTI, AVL, NA sits down with Stephan Tarnutzer to discuss the internal combustion engine outl...

Battery Simulation and Development w/ Michael Bambula and Sean O'Kane

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Physical testing can be more expensive than simulation. In this episode, Michael Bambula, a Technical Sales Specialist and Sean O’Kane, a Chief Elec...

Fuel Cell Simulation w/ Thomas Glatz

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Thomas Glatz is a Technical Sales Specialist with our Advanced Simulation Technologies Group at MTI, AVL, NA. In this episode he sits down with Stepha...

Fuel Cell Testing w/ Arka Dutta

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Arka 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, ...

Changes in the Fuel Cell Industry w/ Amy Nelson

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Amy Nelson is the Manager for Stack Architecture and System Interface at AVL Fuel Cell Canada. This week she joins Stephan Tarnutzer to discuss advanc...

PEM Fuel Cell Stack Prototyping w/ Aaron Pulskamp

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron Pulskamp is the Engineering and Prototyping Manager at AVL Fuel Cell Canada. He sits down to discuss PEM fuel cell stack design and prototyping ...

Custom PEM Stack Development w Simon Fraser

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Simon Fraser of AVL Fuel Cell Canada joins Stephan Tarnutzer to discuss Custom PEM Fuel Cell Stack Development. In this episode, they discuss use case...

PEM Fuel Cell Stack Development and Applications w/ Jose Rubio

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

VL 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 d...

Thermal Management w/ Chris Meszaros Part 2

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to thermal management and vehicle design there are trade-offs with energy density and cooling ability. What will be the future of therma...

CES 2023 Press Q and A w/ Eviation and Northrup Grunman

12 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Check out the recap of the press event at CES2023 with our partners from Eviation Aircraft and Northrop GrummanListen as Stephan A. Tarnutzer, MBA mod...

Thermal Management w/ Chris Meszaros Part 1

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Everybody talks about batteries, inverters and motors but at the end of the day its thermal management that allows the battery to actually perform. Ch...

AVL 2022 Year in Review

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Thank 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...

Current Trends In Mobility Testing Services w/ Thomson Varghese

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s #podcast, Thomson Varghese and Stephan Tarnutzer discuss how the mobility industry has evolved. Together, they examine how emerging techn...

Eviation Alice: World’s First All-Electric Aircraft w/ Gregory Davis

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Half 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 ...

Lunar Terrain Vehicle Development w/ Rick Mastracchio and Hillary Hanson

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s podcast is out of this world! Please join us in welcoming special guests Hillary Hanson and Rick Mastracchio from Northrup Grumman. Togeth...

Electrification in Air Mobility with Phil Schnell

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us today as we dive into development topics from our aerospace program. We discuss the whole new approach air mobility takes in designing and man...

Electrification in the Aerospace Industry w/ Brian Moran

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Putting an aviation battery with its controls and safety features in an aircraft faces weight constraints and additional requirements. Listen to this ...

Electrification in Air Mobility with Alwin Lutz

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we discuss the role of simulation in development of electrification in aerospace applications and the differences between aerospace an...

Systems Engineering w/ Andy Roberts

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're exploring the role and importance of systems engineering with Andrew Roberts in our next episode of the Reimagining Mobility podcast. YouTu...

Proving Grounds and Their Impact on the Auto Industry Today w/ Mike Jones

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After spending the day at the test track, @Tim Daniel from AVL, NA and @Mike Jones from Michigan Technical Resource Park (MITRP) sat down to discuss...

Andrea Conti and Global ADAS Market

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After spending the day at the test track, Tim Daniel and Andrea Conti sat down to discuss testing ADAS features. Tune in to hear about their experienc...

LIDAR Components and Software and Applications w/ LeddarTech

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the next installment of our #ADASExpo Series, we met with the Leddar Tech team to discuss how they are advancing low-level fusion and perception ...

Reimagine Mobility Podcast: Soft Targets for ADAS Testing w/ Mike McPike

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Companies like AVL test ADAS/AD features but do not want to risk damaging the testing vehicle or sensors. AB Dynamics have a product that allow you to...

Legislation for ADAS AD w/ Andreas Lauringer from Kontrol GmbH

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our team recently connected with other leaders in ADAS/AD technology at the Autonomous Vehicle Technology Expo in San Jose. During the event, @Tim Dan...

Current Trends in fuel cell technology development w/ John Kasab

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How will fuel cells impact the future of sustainable mobility? In the latest episode of our #ReimagineMobility podcast, John Kasab illustrates the o...

Current Trends in Commercial Vehicle Development w/ Mike Clement

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What type of vehicle do you picture when you hear about ADAS features? As ADAS technology advances, it changes the on-road experience for both passeng...

Nathan Murphy: Emissions Regulations and Certification

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Nathan Murphy and Stephan Tarnutzer as they talk about the world of emissions regulations and certification. If it has a tailpipe is fits in this...

The Future of ADAS w/ Tim Daniel

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do you think driving habits have changed in recent history? AVL expert Tim Daniel explains how advancing ADAS technology safeguards drivers and th...

Mobility as a Service w Bill Rotramel

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tune into our latest podcast episode as Bill Rotramel explores the opportunities and challenges automakers will face along the road to clean, connec...

Vehicle Development Certification and Calibration w. Stephen Bowyer

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Here at AVL we help our customers navigate the complex challenges associated with creating prototype vehicles. We have experience in a wide range of...

Mobility Minute: Stephan Tarnutzer Technology- Leadership for the Mobility Space

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tune into the Mobility Minute where Stephan Tarnutzer illustrates how startups and OEMs forge new technology to differentiate themselves within th...

Vehicle and Benchmarking Programs w/ Jen Durfy

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As a Segment Lead for vehicle development, @Jennifer Durfy leads her team in various benchmarking activities. From investigating the thermal dynamics ...