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The commercialization of autonomous vehicles requires proficiency across many domains: engineering, product development, logistics, public policy, and more. But no matter the area of expertise, one theme is constant: safety must come first. But how do you measure AV safety in a tangible and transparent way?

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Just ask Aurora. As the company approaches their first commercial AV trial run from Dallas to Houston, they are laser focused on achieving their Aurora Driver Ready milestone by validating software, hardening hardware, and closing the Aurora Driver Safety Case, an industry first.

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At the recent Government/Industry Meeting in Washington, DC, we sat down in-person with Nat Beuse, Chief Safety Officer and member of the US Department of Transportation’s Transforming Transportation Advisory Committee, to discuss Aurora’s approach to AV safety and why scaling AVs will be a tremendous benefit to society.

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It’s election season – and we’re talking presidential politics with renowned political commentator, Amy Walter, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of the Cook Political Report.

For more than 25 years, Amy has built a reputation as an accurate, objective, and insightful political analyst. As one of Washington's Most Powerful Women in 2023 & 2021, she understands the issues, trends, and events that shape the political landscape.

Listen in as SAE Tomorrow Today host, Grayson Brulte, sits down with Amy to discuss her perspective on the 2024 presidential race, the issues that matter most to voters, and what to expect as election season heats up.

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Some mobility and energy products are not well suited for heavily automated production—and that’s where Edison Manufacturing and Engineering comes in.

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As a low volume contract manufacturing partner, Edison is focused on capital-light assembly of complex mobility and energy products—everything from AVs to EVs to hydrogen systems to conventional vehicles. The company’s production approach is capital-conscious and intentional, resulting in a high-quality manufacturing process for low volume and niche builds.

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We sat down with Brandon Bartneck, Vice President and General Manager, Edison Manufacturing and Engineering, to discuss the how low volume manufacturing will play a critical role in the future of mobility as companies introduce new products, launch new technologies, and produce legacy products in volumes below their standard production.

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There aren’t many American brands as iconic as John Deere—and the company’s sustainability practices honor that tradition as stewards of the land and those who work it.

From precision technology to machine learning, Deere & Company’s revolutionary agricultural tools demonstrate the company’s commitment to cultivating greater sustainable practices, better financial outcomes, and unlocking new value for farmers.

To learn more, we sat down with Jill K. Sanchez, Vice President of Financial Reporting, Deere & Company, to discuss how this generational brand is embracing tech innovation to help customers become more efficient, profitable, and sustainable.

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When it comes to the current and future state of the mobility ecosystem, it’s important to take a holistic look at the challenges and opportunities we face on the path to autonomy and electrification.

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To advance mobility safely, more affordably and more sustainably, SAE International has a vital role to play in bringing together all engineering disciplines and convening stakeholders from various sectors to accelerate new forms of mobility and clean energy.

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To learn more about SAE’s vision for 2024 and beyond, we sat down with Carla Bailo, 2024 SAE International President and President & CEO, ECOS Consulting. Hear how she plans to take a fresh look at the mobility ecosystem and inspire a diverse set of stakeholders to work together to advance the future of mobility. 

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Misleading and inaccurate headlines have many people thinking that the AV market is headed for disaster. However, the exact opposite is true. Many AV companies are not only healthy but thriving.

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From robotaxis to autonomous trucking fleets, hear from Grayson Brulte, Host of SAE Tomorrow Today, on why the AV market is poised to gain the trust of consumers through engagement with local communities and how AVs can help reduce the crushing burden of inflation.

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An unbiased, scientific view about how best to bring energy to society—including how it impacts the grid. That’s the goal of Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI).

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With a foundational mission to benefit society, EPRI delivers independent, objective thought leadership and industry expertise to help the energy sector identify issues, technology gaps, and broader needs that can be addressed through collaborative R&D programs.

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John Halliwell is Senior Technical Executive of Electric Transportation for EPRI, and the SAE J1772 Document Sponsor and Task Force Chair. We sat down with him to discuss how EPRI is improving electricity generation and delivery worldwide and his role in revising SAE J1772, the Electric Vehicle Adapter Standard. . 

Following a diligent revision process, J1772 will be published in the coming weeks by the SAE Hybrid-EV Committee. If you’re interested in joining the J1772 Task Force, apply today or send an email to Ground Vehicle Committee Manager, Dante Rahdar, at [email protected].

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As autonomous trucks scale nationwide, law enforcement has a critical role to play in the development of safe roadway policies for the AV industry.

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In an effort to incorporate this perspective, some self-driving technology companies, like Kodiak Robotics and Aurora, are partnering with experienced law enforcement professionals to ensure autonomous trucks meet rigorous standards before they are deployed on U.S. highways.

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For insight into this partnership, we sat down with Brett M. Fabbri, Head of Law Enforcement Policy, Kodiak Robotics; Captain Bart Teeter, Texas Highway Patrol; and Gary L. McCarthy, Senior Manager of Law Enforcement Interaction, Aurora.

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With decades long experience in law enforcement, this group brings a vital perspective to highway safety, particularly when it comes to the evaluation and regulation of autonomous technologies, as the AV industry strives to make the road safer for all drivers.

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We don’t compete, we complete. That’s the philosophy at REE Automotive as they redefine the commercial vehicle industry with a fully modular EV platform.

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REE’s x-by-wire corner technology enables a completely flat and modular chassis that supports all mission-specific EVs from Class 1 to Class 6 and provides 25 to 30 percent more space for cargo, people, or batteries than a traditional vehicle. REE’s flexible EV platforms are autonomous-capable, offer a low total cost of ownership, and drastically reduce the time to market for fleets looking to electrify.

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For insight into REE’s disruptive technology and overall business philosophy, we sat down with Daniel Barel, Co-Founder & CEO. He shares his perspective on being a tech company in the automotive world, the importance of partnerships, and REE’s vision for the future.

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Laser and electron beams as energy sources for 3D printing? It might sound like something out of a sci-fi movie, but it’s all happening at Neighborhood 91, an additive manufacturing campus in Pittsburgh.

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As part of the Neighborhood 91 community, Cumberland Additive is unlocking the power of additive manufacturing (also known as 3D printing) for its customers in aerospace, defense, space, energy, and soon, medical.

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In fact, Cumberland Additive and JEOL USA recently announced that Cumberland’s Neighborhood 91 facility in Pittsburgh will be the first installation in North America of JEOL’s new Electron Beam Melting (EBM) Powder Bed Fusion (PBF) system. This new metal 3D printed e-beam system will expand capabilities, primarily for serial production of parts.

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To learn more, we sat down with Bill Freyvogel, VP, Business Development & Marketing at Cumberland Additive, to discuss the company’s vision, capabilities, and how additive manufacturing will change the face of manufacturing as we know it.

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