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A New Era for Automotive History ft. Casey Maxon of The Hagerty Drivers Foundation

In an age of electrification, autonomy, and software-defined cars, when so much change is coursing through the collective automotive industry, what does it mean to preserve the history of the automobile? As we seek to build a better and more equitable world under the banner of future mobility, how can we safeguard the stories and experiences of those before us who loved the cars of yesteryear? 
Casey Maxon, Senior Manager of Heritage at the Hagerty Drivers Foundation, joins Carl for this episode of AutoVision News Radio. Casey shares the vision of the Foundation, the inspiration behind the National Historic Vehicle Register, and how platforms like YouTube are powerful tools for preserving automotive history. 
Hagerty Drivers Foundation website: https://tinyurl.com/mrkwfhh3
Mark Olson's Turbine Car website: https://tinyurl.com/5f93wfc6 
The Chrysler Turbine Car: Engineering a Revolution: https://youtu.be/fOIrB1fwVPc?si=L5y5cQN0I3sJC9EQ
The Fabulous Hudson Hornet: https://youtu.be/_XlRbVNantc?si=HN2_KABU9Rd0y3Hl
Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Driving America Exhibit: https://tinyurl.com/yvxej97w
 

Passion in a Bottle ft. Mike Pennington & Tony D’Amato of Meguiar’s

Frank Meguiar, Jr. made his first bottles of furniture polish in 1901 with an egg beater, working at night to fill orders for the next day. By the 1960s, Meguiar's Mirror Glaze was the go-to choice for car manufacturers and dealerships, especially for auto show presentations. Mirror Glaze made show cars shine to the point where attendees asked where they could get it, leading to the creation of the Meguiar's consumer line in 1973. 
Mike Pennington, Director of Training and Consumer Relations, and Tony D'Amato, Senior Manager of Experiential Marketing and PR at Meguiar's, join Carl for this episode of AutoVision News Radio. Mike and Tony share the evolution of automotive paint and detailing technology, how enthusiasts are embracing EVs, and why the inside of the bottle matters most. 
Meguiar's Professional Product Guide: https://tinyurl.com/3r45e2dh
Meguiar's YouTube Channel: https://tinyurl.com/y45aayew  
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Building a Better World Through By-Wire ft. Daniel Barel of REE Automotive

If the "future of mobility" were an equation written on the marker board in a university math class, REE Automotive would solve it with creativity, ingenuity, and sincerity. Co-founder Daniel Barel and the REE team are more than familiar with the drawing board as they pursue a collective vision of building the ultimate customer-centric vehicle.
In this episode of AutoVision News Radio, Daniel takes Carl through the company's latest innovations - the REEcorner and REE platform - from a design and engineering perspective. Daniel opens up about his life, sharing his business philosophies of always hearing the customer's voice and never giving up.
Deep Dive Into the REEcorner: https://youtu.be/ZUjtvIY8vBM
Overview of the modular REE vehicle platform: https://ree.auto/technology/  
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Building a Complete Mobility Platform ft. Janine Ward of OFME

Michigan's Office of Future Mobility and Electrification, or OFME for short, was established in 2020 by an Executive Directive from Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. The office works across state government, academia, and the private sector to enhance Michigan's mobility ecosystem by supporting the startup and scale-up of emerging technologies and businesses.
OFME Program Manager and future mobility thought leader Janine Ward joins Carl for this episode of AutoVision News Radio. Janine shares her past years working at the Detroit Autorama, how the Michigan Mobility Funding Platform fosters innovation in The Wolverine State, and why equitable mobility is more than just a "buzzword."
Michigan Mobility Funding Platform: https://rb.gy/znaaf
Women Driven Mobility: https://rb.gy/osfro

Next-Generation Innovation ft. Jose Flores of Ancor Automotive

Every new car has one. Dealerships display them, buyers look them over, and enthusiasts even collect them. Window sticker design, printing, and fulfillment are among the specialties of Ancor Automotive, a leading Tier 1 automotive supplier of data management and label solutions. Now four decades strong, Ancor Automotive is looking to disrupt its market while addressing the latest challenges for its customers in the e-mobility space.
Jose Flores, CEO of Ancor Automotive, shares his vision for a company redefined, one known not strictly for its Monroney labels but also its software solutions and culture of creativity and innovation. 
Show Notes
Rethinking Automotive Leadership with Millennial CEO Jose Flores: https://rb.gy/gkebi (The Automotive Leaders Podcast, hosted by Jan Griffiths)  
Michigan Radio interview with Jose Flores at the 2023 Mackinac Policy Conference: https://rb.gy/a0ub6 
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The Autonomy & Accessibility Toolkit ft. Edwin Olson of May Mobility

What does it take to build a safer and more sustainable city, one where public transportation empowers and enhances the lives of every citizen? Should autonomy play a role in facilitating this vision, what technological innovations are needed within the vehicle to ensure it operates at the highest levels of safety?
Edwin Olson, CEO of May Mobility, joins Carl for an insightful discussion on ways to tackle the biggest challenges facing the future of transportation. Edwin helps Carl understand the inspiration behind May Mobility, the technical specifications of the Multi-Policy Decision Making platform, and why it's sometimes necessary to build a bigger wrench.  
Show Notes
Enrique Peñalosa: "An Advanced City Is One Where the Rich Take Public Transport" by Jo Helme for CityChangers: https://rb.gy/57nk0
Technology Liberty, Sustainability & The Long-Term Horizon ft. Benjamin Krieger of CLEPA: https://rb.gy/iw0mq 
Autonomy at Scale: Multi-Policy Decision Making (MPDM) v. Early Commitment in Autonomous Driving by Jacob Crossman for May Mobility: https://rb.gy/cfgq9 
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Inside a Universal Test System for EV Powertrains ft. Don Wright of Unico

Before the fastest, most luxurious EVs could turn heads on the street, a universal testing platform somewhere along the way helped bring them to life. For Don Wright, Vice President of Engineering at Unico, this is where the magic happens. During this episode of AutoVision News Radio, Carl and Don discuss Unico's Quantum Drive Platform, the V Model systems engineering process, and the latest trends in the EV powertrain testing space. 
Show Notes
Unico Quantum Drive Platform: https://rb.gy/9l6u9
What Is the V Model and How Can It Improve Your Development? By Robert Preston via Indeed: https://rb.gy/qp02e
Observations on how individual systems contribute to overall vehicle performance: https://rb.gy/u8wlc 
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AutoVision News Radio 2025 Trailer

Join AutoVision News Radio host Carl Anthony as he talks one-on-one with the industry professionals ushering in one of the most significant eras in automotive history. Previous guests in this trailer, by order of appearance, include:
Jan Griffiths, founder of Gravitas Detroit, from the episode AutoCulture 2.0, posted on April 12th, 2024.
Alex Polonsky, founder of the Detroit Autonomous Vehicle Group, from the episode Small Cars, Big Dreams, posted on August 25th, 2023.
Scott Tobin, CEO of Envorso, from the episode CAR MBS 2024 Unplugged, posted on August 8th, 2024.
Marty Gubow, Product Manager at Keysight Technologies, from the episode Definitions, Challenges & Considerations of SDVs, posted on May 20th, 2024.
Elaina Farnsworth, co-founder and CEO of SkillFusion, from the episode From Computer Labs to Charging Stations, posted on August 24th, 2024.
Dr. Robert K. McMahan, President of Kettering University, from the episode CAR MBS 2024 Unplugged, posted on August 8th, 2024.
Anne Partington, Managing Director of the Tauber Institute for Global Operations at the University of Michigan, from the episode Living Your Purpose Statement, posted on July 18th, 2024.

Leave No Woman Behind ft. Kim Ziomek of AWAF

Established in 2001, the Automotive Women's Alliance Foundation is dedicated to the advancement of every woman in the automotive and mobility industries. With its core philosophy of "Advocacy Through Alliances," AWAF has grown to more than 200 members and awarded nearly $570,000 in scholarships to women pursuing their degrees.
AWA co-founder and Director of Business Development for Schwartz Machine Company Kim Ziomek joins Carl for this episode of AutoVision News Radio. Kim shares why she enjoys being with customers, the power of networking, mentorship, and communication, and how we can work together to ensure a bright future for women in automotive.
Show Notes
AWAF Homepage: https://bit.ly/3nHNs5q
News & Upcoming Events: https://bit.ly/3M4po5R
AWAF LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3HKikck 
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MRAM 101 ft. Joe O’Hare of Everspin

Magnetoresistive Random Access Memory, or MRAM, is a non-volatile memory utilizing magnetic states versus electrical charges to store critical data. AutoVision News Radio host Carl Anthony sits down with Joe O'Hare, Senior Marketing Director of Everspin, to learn the basics of MRAM and its automotive applications, from the assembly line to inside the cabin.
 
"My role in the automotive industry is really to provide information versus making recommendations or endorsements, but I am impressed with Everspin following my time with Joe," said Carl Anthony after the release of this episode. "MRAM, as a solution, might not be getting the full consideration it deserves when the discussion shifts to how we, as an industry, will achieve all of the benchmarks associated with future mobility."
Show Notes
What is MRAM via TechTarget: https://bit.ly/3HtKKa2
Everspin Case Study w/ BMW Motorrad Motorsport SuperBike: https://bit.ly/3Hp7Df1
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