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The Program Manager Behind the Press Release ft. Dave Opsahl of Actify

Automotive program managers are burning the candle at both ends as they balance ambitious new EV initiatives with existing gasoline vehicle launches. Over the past two years, workloads have increased while the size of some teams has decreased. How does this impact the OEM/supplier relationship in the long run?
Carl sat down with Dave Opsahl, CEO of Actify, to better understand what automotive program managers are facing in real-time. Dave explains how access to streamlined information reduces the cognitive load for automotive program managers and bolsters the OEM/supplier relationship. 
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LiDAR 101 ft. Angus Pacala of Ouster

Angus Pacala, Chief Executive Officer of Ouster, takes Carl through the basics of LiDAR and Moore's law, underscoring the significance of analog to digital transformations. Carl recalls his AM radio days in Iowa covering severe weather, while Angus shares Ouster's origin story and the impressive specifications behind the company's latest innovations.   
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The Power of an Electric Bulb ft. Mayank Sikaria of Sibros

Mayank Sikaria co-founded Sibros, an award-winning connected vehicle software company in Silicon Valley. With the guidance of strong mentors, strategic investors, and a multi-disciplinary team, Sibros continues its upward trajectory across the globe. Join Carl and Mayank as they discuss his early years in school, working at Faraday Future, and their favorite Hot Wheels cars.  
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Experiential Marketing & Autonomous Vehicles: Is There a Link?

What role do experiential marketing programs play in helping consumers understand new ADAS technologies, software-defined vehicles, and fully autonomous cars? In this episode, we feature three industry experts who see a link between ride-and-drive demonstrations and elevated consumer trust. Join Carl as he talks with these experts and recalls his time on the experiential marketing circuit with Chevrolet and FCA.
 
Featured Experts:Hedy Popson, CEO of Productions PlusDavid Agnew, VP of Business Development, DataspeedLauren Kittle, Freelance Automotive Product Specialist & Ride-and-Drive Program Manager 
 
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Writing On The Wall ft. Paul Drysch of PreAct Technologies

Description: PreAct Technologies founder Paul Drysch joins us to discuss what he sees as the "writing on the wall" in the automotive industry. Paul shares how simulation expedites vehicle development, the roadblocks to private ownership of self-driving cars, and why the potential for EVs to have a longer service life is essential to recognize.    
 
 
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AutoSens, InCabin & The Blue Miata in Brussels

Live from the Autoworld Museum in Brussels, Belgium, Carl Anthony talks with some of the industry's leading minds at AutoSens and InCabin. The automotive space is undergoing a dynamic transformation, which impacts all aspects of ADAS and in-cabin monitoring. What does the future hold? How will we continue to push the boundaries of science and innovation? Join Carl and these dedicated thought leaders as they share their insight, knowledge, and experience.
Featured industry experts:  Valentina Donzella, University of WarwickMaria Cristina Galassi, European Commission JRCMatthias Schulze, AlgoluxKirsten Matheus, BMW AGLetizia Mariotti, ProvizioMarius Dupuis, ASAMModar Alaoui, EyerisAdrian Capata, XperiPeter Tiberg, TobiiAdriano Palao, Euro NCAPAndy Hanvey, OMNIVISION

It’s Okay to Stand Out ft. Sara Sargent of Sense Media

Our trusted colleague and dear friend Sara Sargent joins Carl Anthony on this episode of AutoVision New Radio. Sara recalls how she became an engineer, her first role in automotive, and the values her parents instilled in her. She then discusses ways we can advance consumer education around ADAS and advocate for women in our industry. As they often do, Sara and Carl discuss being football fans and roast the Green Bay Packers.
 
As a Business Development Executive for Sense Media, Sara has overseen the successful launch of InCabin, a new conference and global community that brings together industry experts working in this emerging and increasingly important sector. Interest for in-cabin monitoring and intelligent interior technologies is soaring, driven mainly by forthcoming regulations and market demand for improved safety, convenience, and comfort.
 
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How First Principles Influence Mobility ft. RK Anand of Recogni

We are accustomed to hearing words like innovation, safety, and efficiency in the automotive industry. The challenge is giving these words tangible meaning in the real world, where the complex task of driving occurs. How do we accomplish this? How can we deliver innovation, safety, and efficiency, so they are more than just buzzwords? 
 
RK Anand, Chief Product Officer for Recogni, lends us his perspective and shares how a start-up approach with a first principles mindset can help. RK also talks about his early years as an engineer and why the "middle layer" will be a crucial area of focus for automakers as they move towards autonomous and electrified platforms.  
 
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Sticker Shock ft. Carl Anthony of Automoblog & AutoVision News

The average price paid for a new vehicle in the United States reached its highest in June 2022, according to Kelley Blue Book. Average transaction prices surpassed $48,000 for new vehicles, beating the previous high of $47,202 set in December 2021. The rising transaction prices also impacted hybrid and EV buyers.
Carl Anthony, Managing Editor of Automoblog and AutoVision News, examines the key data points and findings from Kelley Blue Book. He looks at things through an experiential marketing and economics lens, wondering if this will hurt how consumers view ADAS and if automakers run the risk of trying to over-monetize software-defined architectures."On one hand, as someone who works in automotive, the data is fascinating as data like this often is," Anthony said. "However, as a consumer who sticks to a budget, it's a bit concerning, as we have been watching the average transaction price for new cars reach historic highs again and again since at least 2018." 
 
 
New Vehicle Prices Set a Record in June 2022 via Kelley Blue Book: https://bit.ly/3ayksX4
 
 
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ADAS Integration & Sports Cars ft. Paolo Foglino of Lotus Cars Limited

Drivers worldwide admire and enjoy Lotus cars for their beautiful design, sharp handling, and breathtaking performance. By holding to the ethos of founder Colin Chapman, Lotus is famous for its commitment to engineering lightweight cars with advanced materials that provide a genuine connection with the open road or track. Given the historical trajectory of Lotus, it's easy to overlook the sports car manufacturer as a leader in ADAS. But that's far from the truth.
 
 
Paolo Foglino is the Head of ADAS for Lotus Cars Limited. In this episode of AutoVision News Radio, he shares with us the challenges of integrating ADAS functionality into a two-door sports car, what Lotus has learned from its validation testing, and why the 97T will always be his favorite car. 
 
 
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