The discussion between electrification and hydrogen is less about which one is superior and more about where one best fits within the larger mobility ecosystem. While it's common to default to electrification for passenger cars, we may only be scratching the surface of what hydrogen can offer for larger vehicles.   

Tarek Abdel-Baset, Director of Business Development for Hydrogen Storage Systems in North America within the Clean Mobility division at FORVIA, joins us for this edition of AutoVision News Radio. Tarek covers the fundamentals of hydrogen, its role as a zero-emissions mobility solution, and expands on the concept of Resiliency versus Efficiency.

Recorded at the Station at Michigan Central inside the marvelous Grand Hall, Tarek shares what the iconic landmark means to him, echoing the sentiments of many Detroiters who believe the best is yet to come for the Renaissance City. 

FORVIA Hydrogen Mobility: https://tinyurl.com/yc64c7t7 

Michigan Central official site: https://michigancentral.com/ 

Awestruck visitors get first look at restored Michigan Central Station via The Detroit News: https://tinyurl.com/5zpdrcp2 

Fast Facts About Michigan Central

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In early 2025, LeddarTech and its LeddarVision perception solution were selected by a leading commercial vehicle manufacturer for model year 2028 vehicles. LeddarVision was chosen after a comprehensive evaluation by this customer, who determined its performance, scalability, and efficiency were ideal for a multi-modal sensor system with both cameras and radars. 

Frantz Saintellemy, President and CEO of LeddarTech, joins Carl Anthony on AutoVision News Radio to expand on this OEM design win. He shares an in-depth look at LeddarVision, how AI integration can lead to safer roads, and why democratizing safety for the masses is, and always will be, at the core of LeddarTech.    

LeddarVision PDF Overview: https://tinyurl.com/6wkvm62m  

LeddarVision E-Book: https://tinyurl.com/35fx4r4y   

LeddarTech Announces First OEM Design Win for LeddarVision ADAS Solution: https://tinyurl.com/5n7rz7bc  

Pierre Olivier, LeddarTech's Chief Technology Officer, discusses the company's low-level sensor fusion architecture at Reuters Events Automotive USA 2023: https://tinyurl.com/bdedpc7f 

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According to an annual survey conducted by AAA since 2016, most Americans are wary of self-driving cars. While few trust the notion of riding in an autonomous vehicle, it's not the same for ADAS features. In AAA's 2025 study, nearly 80 percent said that prioritizing safety system advancements should be a top technology initiative for automakers.

Greg Brannon, Director of Automotive Engineering for AAA, joins us for insight into the findings of the 2025 study. He speaks about how survey participants grapple with a "loss of control" when presented with the idea of a self-driving car. Greg also shares feedback consumers give AAA on their personal vehicles and why a simplified ADAS nomenclature will benefit the car-buying public. 

More Resources:

Fear in Self-Driving Vehicles Persists via AAA Newsroom: https://tinyurl.com/msvpxfrj 

Understanding what fear of the unknown is and how to overcome it via Lorenzo Lucchetti for Medical News Today: https://tinyurl.com/46nruh79 

Clearing the Confusion—Common Naming for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems: https://tinyurl.com/yc4xrvzu 

Archive of AAA's annual study on self-driving cars, ADAS technology, and public perception:

2016: https://tinyurl.com/bdf7febh 

2017: https://tinyurl.com/4ysaa248 

2018: https://tinyurl.com/4kdzda5j 

2019: https://tinyurl.com/2v9z8zvv 

2020: https://tinyurl.com/yh2nkdcz 

2021: https://tinyurl.com/2w25u79u 

2022: https://tinyurl.com/58vyfdr2 

2023: https://tinyurl.com/3rxa94nd 

2024: https://tinyurl.com/5ayv9cnd 

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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 1.19 million people die annually in traffic crashes. Between 20 and 50 million more suffer non-fatal injuries, with many incurring a disability. According to the WHO, drivers using mobile phones are roughly four times more likely to be involved in an accident. 

While numerous risk factors exist regarding global roadway crashes, what can we in the automotive and mobility industries do to reduce these alarming numbers? How can we make a difference through the latest technologies?

This question has been at the heart of Seeing Machines since its humble origins in 2000, from a robotics lab at the Australian National University to a world-leading innovator of DMS solutions underpinned by human factors science.

Paul McGlone, CEO of Seeing Machines, joins Carl Anthony for this episode of AutoVision News Radio. Paul shares how the company began its work in the mining vertical, branching into fleet, aviation, and other automotive applications. He also expands on the power of human factors science and why the company's mission to get everyone home safe will never change.

More Resources:

Seeing Machines Website: https://seeingmachines.com/ 

Jenny Campbell B. Rust, Senior Content Manager for Sense Media, visits the Seeing Machines headquarters in Canberra: https://tinyurl.com/u7t9c9pd 

Operation Lifesaver: https://oli.org/ 

Railway Crossing in Merrill, Iowa via Google Street View: https://tinyurl.com/48ddw4an 

Iowa DOT seeks grant to study the removal of the Merrill railroad crossing via Matt Hoffmann for KTIV News 4: https://tinyurl.com/5yuernrx 

Key Facts on Road Traffic Injuries via the World Health Organization: https://tinyurl.com/2v57jcsj 

Definitions, Challenges & Considerations of SDVs ft. Intrepid Control Systems, Dataspeed, Keysight Technologies, and AutoVision News Radio: https://tinyurl.com/4se7xxxz 

The Software-Defined Future of Automotive ft. Volvo Group, Ford of Europe, and AutoVision News Radio via Reuters Events: https://tinyurl.com/2snc7vdu 

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If software will define every vehicle in the world, how do we create software that provides a world-class experience? How do we harness the promise of new software innovations to drive engagement, excitement, and brand loyalty among a new generation of car buyers?  

Scott Tobin, CEO of Envorso, joins Carl Anthony on AutoVision News Radio to discuss effective strategies and key benchmarks for companies as they plan and evaluate their software roadmaps. Recorded during the Mobility Global Forum at the 2025 Detroit Auto Show, Scott also expands on the organizational challenges hindering SDV innovation, the need for standardization, and the importance of focusing on talent.

More Resources:

Avoiding Pitfalls and Seizing Opportunities for Software-Designed Vehicles: Scott Tobin, CEO of Envorso, speaks to attendees during the Mobility Global Forum as part of the 2025 Detroit Auto Show.

Definitions, Challenges & Considerations of SDVs ft. Intrepid Control Systems, Dataspeed, Keysight Technologies, and AutoVision News Radio: https://tinyurl.com/4se7xxxz 

The Software-Defined Future of Automotive ft. Volvo Group, Ford of Europe, and AutoVision News Radio via Reuters Events: https://tinyurl.com/2snc7vdu 

Envorso Case Studies Portfolio: https://envorso.com/portfolio/ 

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More than 30 brands set up shop during the 2025 Detroit Auto Show at the Huntington Place, where the bustling showfloor also hosted four indoor vehicle experience tracks. Meanwhile, the Mobility Global Forum provided those in automotive with an in-depth look at the latest developments across the industry.

AutoVision News Radio host Carl Anthony takes us on an audio tour of the 2025 Detroit Auto Show. In doing so, he visits a world-famous off-road experience, explores the storied history of a beloved tiny car, and reflects on how the Detroit Auto Show might inspire future generations.  

Vehicles and key points featured on this tour of the 2025 Detroit Auto Show:

Camp Jeep

1962 Fiat 500

2025 Kia K4

Buick Wildcat EV Concept

2025 Toyota Tundra

Hagerty Display

More Resources:

Detroit Auto Show Website: https://detroitautoshow.com/ 

New song for Detroit Auto Show a love letter to city via Christina Fuoco-Karasinski, Special to The Detroit News: https://tinyurl.com/45mesn99 

The evolution of the logos that marked the history of Fiat via Stellantis Heritage: https://tinyurl.com/y69twxcn 

2025 Kia K4 Overview: Fastback Styling, Turbo Power, Interior Space & Safety Features via Alvin Reyes for Automoblog: https://tinyurl.com/mryhzf7k 

2025 Toyota Tundra Overview: Hybrid Powertrain, Towing & Payload Capacity, Interior Tech & Cool TRD Rally Package via Alvin Reyes for Automoblog: https://tinyurl.com/2e5a48hy 

2024 Hagerty Study Finds Gen Z Loves Driving, Gravitating to Collector Cars via Carl Anthony for Automoblog: https://tinyurl.com/ymv42pfw  

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Whether our vehicles are clean or cluttered, spotless or in disarray, they carry the people we care about most. While there is no substitute for defensive driving, intelligent and intuitive Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) can be a helpful companion for mindful motorists. If software-defined cars represent the future, what will it take to develop and engineer this type of next-generation ADAS platform?

In this edition of AutoVision News Radio, we welcome Benjamin Lyon, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of Aptiv. He shares the core principles that guide Aptiv's approach to ADAS and software-defined vehicles, highlighting the significance of Wind River's Hypervisor and containerization. Benjamin also discusses the culture of intellectual curiosity at Aptiv, how company leaders address challenges, and his desire for a legacy focused on people.

More Resources:

The Story of Aptiv's Smart Vehicle Architecture: https://tinyurl.com/3j99j9cb 

What Is a Zone Controller: https://tinyurl.com/5n8hc4zt 

Central Vehicle Controllers Make Software-Defined Vehicles Possible: https://tinyurl.com/3k24p9hj 

Aptiv Completes the Acquisition of Wind River from TPG: https://tinyurl.com/mwrv62sf 

What is a Hypervisor via Wind River: https://tinyurl.com/47sp27cw 

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**Audio Clip from MiniDisc Recording: Originally aired Monday, July 2nd, 2007, KJAN Atlantic AM 1220, Carl Anthony, 5 pm Newscast: "Authorities Urge Caution on Iowa Roads Ahead of July 4th, Some Residents of Cass County Hesitant to Travel."  

Visual assets are one of the most important deliverables as OEMs prepare to launch their latest models. As the saying goes, we only get one chance to make a good first impression—these words are especially true during those critical moments when the curtain is lifted, and the world sees that shiny new vehicle for the first time.    

Whether on stage during the reveal, for the press release, the retail website, or to share on social media, the photos and videos associated with a particular vehicle go a long way in selling it to the public. However, producing and organizing these visual assets is a remarkable challenge.       

Faruk Heplevent, founder of The Scope, joins Carl Anthony for this episode of AutoVision News Radio. The Scope is an innovative company that uses computer-generated imagery to create visual assets for vehicle launches and advertisements. Faruk recalls his early years in the 1990s as an automotive photographer, how CGI reduces the complexity of an extensive campaign like a product launch, and why The Scope team built an entire CGI city for its clients.   

More Resources:

The Scope Studio: https://tinyurl.com/4ht4um9s 

CGI animation explained: definition, history, and examples via Adobe: https://tinyurl.com/y33ezb9h 

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Mechanic Ghislain Mahy (1907-1999) would see his dream of a living history museum realized when the Autoworld opened its doors on July 1st, 1986, in Brussels, Belgium. Alongside sons Hans and Ivan, Ghislain would restore about 1,000 vehicles throughout his life, 200 of which were incorporated into the Autoworld on its opening day.

In this special episode of AutoVision News Radio, Carl Anthony takes us on an audio tour of this extraordinary museum. Carl recounts Mahy's journey and Autoworld's devotion to those who aim their creative pursuits and technical passions toward all things motorized.  

Cars featured on this tour of the Autoworld:

1904 Oldsmobile Model 6

1911 Opel

1948 Bentley MK VI Saloon Vanden Plas

1963 Alpine M63

1966 Porsche 912

1969 Volvo 121 "Amazon"

1988 Mazda MX-5 Miata

1990 Honda NSX

2020 Bugatti Centodieci

2021 Bugatti La Voiture Noire

2020 Bugatti Divo

More Resources:

Autoworld Brussels: https://tinyurl.com/4u3kyvcn 

Beautiful 75th Anniversary Book Chronicles Porsche's Original Sports Car: https://tinyurl.com/yckfveru 

Rare Bugatti Supercars, The Wild Italdesign Aztec & Other Amazing Historical Cars: A Grand Tour of the Autoworld Museum via the Automoblog YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/5n82v7yd 

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In late October 2024, the Automotive Women's Alliance Foundation (AWAF) held its annual Step Into Power event. Attendees met the latest AWAF scholarship recipients and heard a Q&A presentation from Aruna Anand, President and Chief Executive Officer for Continental Automotive North America.

During the event, Marley Devergilio, Membership Board Chair for AWAF, spoke with Carl Anthony about the role of organizations like AWAF in the automotive industry. Marley shares why it's important to "bridge the gap" and encourages younger women to consider three key variables to determine if automotive is the right career for them.

Meanwhile, Carl recalls some of the most impactful lessons and insights from Aruna Anand's Q&A presentation.

More Resources: 

Automotive Women's Alliance Foundation: https://awafoundation.org/ 

Kimberley Cole, Risky Women Radio host, interviews Dr. Juliet Bourke: https://tinyurl.com/33nxrr5k 

The Diversity and Inclusion Revolution: Eight Powerful Truths—Deloitte Review, Issue 22: https://tinyurl.com/3dnefwap 

Leave No Woman Behind ft. Kim Ziomek of AWAF

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