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The Software-Defined Future of Automotive

On March 7th, 2024, AutoVision Radio host Carl Anthony moderated a webinar from Reuters Events called the Software Defined Future of Automotive. The webinar examined the topic from both a passenger and commercial vehicle perspective, the importance of merging hardware and software, and why organizational culture change is necessary for software-defined cars.
Carl was joined by two respected and distinguished panelists: Sreenath K.R., Vice President of Computational Systems Infrastructure at Volvo Group Truck Technologies, and Filip Krnja, Chief Designer for Advanced Design at Ford of Europe. 
Join us for a rebroadcast of this previously live webinar from Reuters Events on the Software-Defined Future of Automotive.  
More Resources 
AutoCulture 2.0 ft. Jan Griffiths of Gravitas Detroit
Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/4atrhaxn
Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/57845vmf 
Podbean: https://tinyurl.com/3tkf3b36 
Become the Automaker of Tomorrow, Reuters Events Automotive USA 2024: https://tinyurl.com/5yj2te25 
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Spillover Effects ft. Dr. William J. Horrey of the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety

Raising speed limits on highways could lead to more crashes on nearby roads, according to research by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. This "Spillover Effect" creates unintended safety hazards for local communities that might not be involved in the decision-making process to raise the posted speed limit on a nearby highway. 
Dr. William J. Horrey, Technical Director for the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, joins Carl for this episode of AutoVision News Radio. Dr. Horrey shares the Foundation's research on Spillover Effects, including how "Hot Spot" analyses can provide new insights for road safety. Meanwhile, Carl takes us back to rural Iowa and imagines how Spillover Effects might impact his former home. 
More Resources 
AAA Research Exposes the Crash Danger of Spillover Speeding: https://tinyurl.com/67jyp3md
Risky Business Behind The Wheel ft. Dr. Rebecca Steinbach of the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety
Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yvpz8e6c 
Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/y2tw24uz
Podbean: https://tinyurl.com/3cs5j6yx
Statewide Speed Awareness Day via Ric Hanson for KJAN: https://tinyurl.com/ykm7xvm9
Iowa Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau: https://www.drivesmartiowa.com/
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AutoCulture 2.0 ft. Jan Griffiths of Gravitas Detroit

The automotive industry is experiencing a historic transformation at every level, from the manufacturing plant to the showroom. While new technologies will always push the boundaries of what is possible, do we believe the same about leadership? As a collective automotive industry that is accustomed to putting our faith in technology, do we believe cultural innovations deserve equal merit and footing?
Gravitas Detroit founder Jan Griffiths is the architect of cultural change. Whether on stage, walking the shop floor, or behind the microphone as the host of the Automotive Leaders Podcast, Jan has become the industry's most significant force for authentic leadership, a style of leadership that demolishes old silos and antiquated principals, building up trust and inspiration in their place.  
Jan joins AutoVision News Radio host Carl Anthony to discuss why she left her high-powered executive role, why a culture overhaul in automotive is necessary, and why having her daughter's support means everything to her.
More Resources  
Gravitas Detroit: https://gravitasdetroit.com/  
Automotive Leaders Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/3kry7azt  
AutoCulture 2.0: https://amzn.to/4awtbmt  
89.7 The River: https://897theriver.com/  
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Because Carl didn't know anything about Telex: https://tinyurl.com/4arx5x7w 

Automation as a Key Enabler ft. Juergen Daunis of understand.ai

When it comes to next-generation ADAS innovations and higher levels of vehicle automation, an almost infinite number of images and point-cloud frames must be annotated in a way that is fast, affordable, and at scale. Time, cost, and quality factor into this process and are among the primary challenges when realizing ADAS and automated driving functions that require validation via high volumes of annotated data.    
Juergen Daunis, CEO of understand.ai, provides a more in-depth look at these challenges, how AI and machine learning play a role, and the importance of a CI/CD toolchain.   
More Resources 
What is CI/CD? Continuous integration and continuous delivery explained via Isaac Sacolick for InfoWorld: https://tinyurl.com/mrdua5dj  
2024 ICA Summit: https://ica-summit.com/ 
dSPACE Strengthens AI Expertise by Acquiring understand.ai: https://tinyurl.com/4c5nhtvb   
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Cool Facts About The 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona

On March 5th, 2024, Dodge debuted the Charger Daytona, the brand's first multi-energy muscle car. AutoVision News Radio host Carl Anthony provides an in-depth look at the Charger Daytona's spec sheet, including the importance of the STLA Large platform, the three-in-one architecture of the electric drive modules, and key features of the Hurricane engine. 
More Resources 
All-Wheel Drive & Sustainability ft. Ben DeLand of GKN Automotive
Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/bdcntpvk  
ApplePodcasts: https://tinyurl.com/2z82s3ds 
Podbean: https://tinyurl.com/5a8xthnp  
2024 Dodge Charger Daytona Debuts With Muscular Electric Powertrain, Fratzonic Exhaust & Cool Donut Mode via Alvin Reyes for Automoblog: https://tinyurl.com/3jmvs6pn  
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The Girl With a Toy Plane ft. Jayada Pandit of KPIT

Jayada Pandit loved being on the manufacturing floor at her father's company in India. As a young girl, well before university, her passion for engineering was ignited by her father's side as she would rush to the factory after school. In adulthood, she later worked on patents with her father, still remembering the toy airplane he gifted her years ago. 
Today, Jayada is the Head of Marketing, Branding, and Thought Leadership Initiatives at KPIT Americas and oversees KPIT's Women in Mobility program. In this special episode of AutoVision News Radio, Jayada shares her personal and professional journey, how women can overcome imposter syndrome, and why she seeks to "die empty" in honor of the name given to her by her father.   
KPIT Women in Mobility: http://tinyurl.com/2pvntdsx
KPIT Insights: http://tinyurl.com/5cayf28z
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Connected Car Study Reveals Features Buyers Will Trade Personal Data For

While consumers may not understand all the jargon, quirks, and idiosyncrasies of the automotive industry, their interests are piqued once they have a basic definition of a connected car and its potential benefits. However, that interest only extends so far, as consumers view certain connected car features and capabilities as more valuable than others.  
This realization is among the key findings in a body of research from Salesforce in partnership with YouGov, released in January 2024, that surveyed nearly 2,200 U.S. drivers aged 18 and over.
In this solo episode, AutoVision News Radio host Carl Anthony summarizes the findings of this Salesforce study on connected cars and shares key insights from the survey on which features consumers will either pay more money or trade their personal data for. 
More Resources 
On Automotive Cloud 9 ft. Achyut Jajoo of Salesforce: 
Spotify: http://tinyurl.com/32avxj9r
ApplePodcasts: http://tinyurl.com/jfcpxxm9
Podbean: http://tinyurl.com/4cjcvn9u
Average Age of Light Vehicles in the U.S. Hits Record High via S&P Global Mobility: http://tinyurl.com/4jpxnscb
2024 Salesforce Connected Car Study Reveals Features Consumers Will Pay a Premium or Trade Personal Data For: http://tinyurl.com/m9fss8tn
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On Automotive Cloud 9 ft. Achyut Jajoo of Salesforce

Connected cars are forecasted to make up 95 percent of all vehicles on the road by 2030, with each one generating an estimated 25 gigabytes of data per hour – as much data as it would take someone to stream nearly 600 hours of music. How such data may be leveraged for new revenue channels through personalized, value-added features is a prime area of focus for the automotive industry. 
Achyut Jajoo, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Manufacturing and Automotive at Salesforce, joins Carl to discuss the relationship between connected cars and the Automotive Cloud, how the industry can enhance its communication with customers, and the promise that software-defined vehicles represent. 
Carl and Achyut also travel back to 1999 to the founding of Salesforce in San Francisco and reminisce about fond memories of learning to drive when they were teenagers. 
The History of Salesforce: http://tinyurl.com/5f77at7j  
Salesforce Automotive Cloud Helps Deliver the Future of Connected Cars with Data & AI: http://tinyurl.com/tb6xz95c  
2024 Salesforce Connected Car Study Reveals Features Consumers Will Pay a Premium or Trade Personal Data For:http://tinyurl.com/m9fss8tn  
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DEI In The Shop & Showroom ft. Jennifer Lennox of AutoCanada

Like every other aspect of automotive, the retail arm of the industry is undergoing immense change. Yet one constant remains for dealerships, no matter where they are located or which logos are on the building: it's the people business first, the car business second. 
Jennifer Lennox is the Vice President of People, Culture, and Learning at AutoCanada, a North American dealer group operating over 80 franchised locations comprised of nearly 30 brands. In this episode of AutoVision News Radio, Jennifer expands on AutoCanada's core values and explains why the organization invests in its relationships with employees and customers. 
Carl also recalls his time in automotive retail and his Women in Literature class in college, as Jennifer shares a powerful message about why women professionals should embrace who they are. 
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace via Pew Research Center: http://tinyurl.com/bdzy5z2d 
AutoCanada & The Value of People w/ Jennifer Lennox: http://tinyurl.com/5ynmpxw7 
From the Women In Literature Class at Iowa Western, A Vindication of the Rights of Woman by Mary Wollstonecraft via Britannica: http://tinyurl.com/mvxfh5n2 
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Safety Through Synchronization ft. Paul McGlone of Seeing Machines

Consumer trust is one of the most significant pieces of the ADAS puzzle. Although the value of consumer trust with regard to ADAS is well acknowledged, it's no less important, especially as technologies like DMS enter the picture. 
What is the link between consumer trust and the fully optimized synchronization of ADAS and DMS? When the external and internal sensors are on the same page, communicating in tandem with the intent to keep vehicle occupants safe, what would that do for consumer trust?
Seeing Machines has been tackling these and other complex questions for over two decades, driven by an internal purpose of getting everyone home safe. CEO Paul McGlone joins Carl to discuss the relationship between ADAS and DMS, why consumer trust is essential, and how the company continues to rally around its founding principles of safety. 
Seeing Machines YouTube: http://tinyurl.com/mtckfy25 
General Safety Regulation via the European Commission: http://tinyurl.com/3avc7x2c 
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