March 05, 2023

#145 - Stephan Tarnutzer | AVL – The State of Electrification, Automated Driving & Hydrogen, Plus the Importance of Soft Skills as a Leader

58 minutes

Stephan A. Tarnutzer is the President of AVL Mobility Technologies.

Key topics in this conversation include:

Where Stephan sees the greatest opportunities for further innovation in electrification, automated driving, and hydrogen-power propulsion systems

AVL’s role in the mobility sector

How Stephan thinks about growth and diversification into new markets

The importance of soft skills and philosophy when transitioning into a leadership position

Links:

Show notes: http://brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/stephantarnutzer

https://www.avl.com/en

https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephan-a-tarnutzer-mba-5559196/

AVL's Reimagine Mobility Podcast (buzzsprout.com)

Stephan’s Bio:

Stephan A. Tarnutzer is the President of AVL Mobility Technologies and is responsible for overseeing and developing its business units and functional areas, including technologies for traditional and xEV powertrain, xEV and battery component and systems as well as ADAS and Autonomous technologies and solutions. In addition, Mr. Tarnutzer is responsible for vehicle development, software, simulation, driveability, and validation domains.

Mr. Tarnutzer joined AVL in November 2018 as the President for the mobility technology side of AVL. Prior to working at AVL, Mr. Tarnutzer held several engineering leadership positions with various suppliers as well as Daimler Chrysler. His diverse educational background in electrical engineering, economics, finance, and management has enabled his technical, strategic and financial leadership through his entire career.

About AVL North America:

Established in 1994 for AVL to serve its North American clients directly, AVL North America has a staff of more than 650 + people and has five technical centers in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the Metro Detroit area, and Lake Forest, California. These technical centers house a total of 21 test sites for engine/transmission/powertrain development and testing. AVL also has a sales office in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Together, we have the expertise, technology, and tools to take on any project from initial feasibility studies to complete turnkey engine programs. We provide best-in-class engineering, simulation, and testing expertise to our customers locally and through our global network. As a trusted partner, AVL helps customers tackle the most complex challenges and helps move the world toward a more sustainable future.

AVL is one of the world’s leading mobility technology companies for development, simulation and testing in the automotive industry, and beyond. The company provides concepts, solutions and methodologies in fields like vehicle development and integration, e-mobility, automated and connected mobility (ADAS/AD), and software for a greener, safer, better world of mobility.

Future of Mobility:

The Future of Mobility podcast is focused on the development and implementation of safe, sustainable, effective, and accessible mobility solutions, with a spotlight on the people and technology advancing these fields.

Edison Manufacturing:

Edison manufacturing is your low volume contract manufacturing partner for build and assembly of complex mobility and energy products that don’t neatly fit within traditional high-volume production methods.

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