SAE Automotive Engineering Podcast

V2X Communications

In a world where nearly every device talks to every other device, it's no surprise that vehicles talk to one another and to the cloud. While mapping software has utilized networked devices to help you find the quickest route to your destination, vehicle communications is more than just getting you from point A to Point B.  In this episode, we talk to Honda chief engineer Sue Bai about Ohio's proactive roadway maintenance system and Miovision’s VP of V2X sales, Thomas Bauer, about how traffic lights can talk to your vehicle.

SAE Automotive Podcast: Software Defined Vehicles

Vehicles are increasingly becoming dynamic pieces of hardware and software. In the past (outside of aftermarket upgrades), vehicles wouldn't change once they left the dealership. Now, thanks to over-the-air updates, a vehicle in your driveway can have features added while you sleep. A big part of what makes that possible and will become more commonplace is SDVs (software-defined-vehicles).  In this episode, we talk to Arrow and QNX about how their technologies are bringing SDV technology to more vehicles and how that not only benefits the automakers but can result in lower vehicle prices for the consumer.   Be sure to subscribe via your preferred podcatcher and send us an email with comments, ideas, or just to say hi, at aepod@saemediagroup.com [aepod@saemediagroup.com].

Autonomous Vehicle Technology

Self-driving vehicles are increasingly entering our roadways. Robotaxis from Waymo and Zoox are currently on US roads delivering passengers from place to place within very specific geofenced areas. The technology within those vehicles is what makes them tick, and on this episode, we talk with the two companies making robotaxis a reality.

Solid-State Batteries

There's a piece of technology that many say will bring EVs into the mainstream. It's solid-state batteries. With incredible energy density, these batteries can be smaller, charge quicker, and for those concerned about fires, are less prone to thermal runaway events. That means lighter cars that charge as quickly as a gas car refuels.  Unfortunately, the technology needed to make Solid-state batteries mainstream and ready for mass production always feels at least a few years away. On this episode, we talk with Honda about its solid-state technology and plans and what it means for the industry as a whole.

Additive Manufacturing

One of the more interesting aspects of automotive production and design over the past decade is additive manufacturing. While most of what we hear about the process involves traditional 3D printing, it's a far more complex and nuanced part of the design and manufacturing process. This month we explore how companies like GM, Stratasys, and DuPont are developing and using additive manufacturing.