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70. BMW Geniuses: Revving Up the Customer Experience Aug 12, 2021

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At BMW Centers all over the world, product experts are a customer’s new co-pilot. BMW Geniuses work to bridge the gap between complex engineering and the consumer experience not only to make more sales, but to create a loyal and more educated user base.

BMW Genius Manager and “Chief Happiness Officer” Johnny Mizik from A&L Motor Sales joins the podcast to share the ins and outs of the new BMW shopping experience.

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69. Bosch USA: Driving Vehicle Software Into the Future Aug 05, 2021

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Think about the computing software required to run your car. Your vehicle likely runs on about 100 million lines of code — 100 times more than the Space Shuttle, 4 times more than a commercial aircraft, and the equivalent of nearly 18,000 printed pages. In the near future, the tech installed in automated vehicles will contain between 300 and 500 millionlines of code — and there’s surely more to come.

Tim Frasier, Regional President of North America for Bosch USA’s new Cross-Domain Computing Solutions division, discussed how his new team combines software, electrical, and electronics engineers to create a consistent IT architecture throughout the vehicle. These bright minds and brilliant engineers came together at Bosch’s Hackathon to create a new product idea that scored highest in its category at the 2020 CES Best of Innovation Awards.

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68. Soaking Up the Sun: America’s First Solar-Powered Town Jul 29, 2021

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Welcome to Babcock Ranch: the hometown of the future. Powered entirely by 700,000 solar panels across 840 acres of land in sunny Florida, Babcock Ranch is an innovative town that combines everything Americana with the technologies of tomorrow: electric-powered ice cream trucks, city-wide WiFi, expansive public green spaces, and the comfort of being part of a community.

Syd Kitson, Chairman and CEO of Kitson & Partners — the founders of Babcock Ranch — joined us to share how he turned his vision for the future into reality — while making it economically viable along the way.

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67. Uncovering the Hidden World of Used Electric Vehicles Jul 22, 2021

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ELECTRIC VEHICLES are rising in popularity more and more every year — it’s no surprise that the market for used EVs is growing along with it. Scott Case, founder and CEO of Recurrent, wants to make the process accessible to everyone.

Before Recurrent, there was never a CARFAX-like report for EVs. EVs have different quality standards than a typical combustion engine vehicle — climate, charge rate, battery age and more all impact the longevity of a car. Listen in to hear how Case and Recurrent give the power of information back to the consumer using battery reports and machine learning.

Plus, hear why Case actually likes spending time negotiating with dealers on used cars. Wild, right?

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66. Cummins Innovating Engines to Power the Global Food Economy Jul 15, 2021

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Whether it’s gas, electric or hydrogen-fueled, engines serving the agriculture industry are dynamic. Cummins engines power everything from the farm to the field to the future.

Ann Schmelzer, General Manager, Global Ag Business for Cummins, is passionate about problem solving through the lens of technology. Building on Cummins’ reputation of reliability, Schmelzer is leading the charge to get their engines into the growing demand of autonomous agriculture. Listen as she shares insights on the current economics of agriculture and ways Cummins is stepping up to meet the needs of the global food economy.

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65. Los Angeles World Airports Innovating the Passenger Experience Jul 08, 2021

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The airline industry is gradually emerging from a devastating hit as the world rebounds from the shut downs caused by COVID-19. On the path back to “normal,” digitization, innovation and sustainability are transforming the travel experience.

Justin Erbacci, CEO, Los Angeles World Airports, is doing his part to revolutionize the airport experience through biometrics, food and beverage delivery to the gate, and FlyAway bus service at @LAXAirport - and that’s just the beginning! Tune in to hear how Erbacci and his team are propelling LAX into the future and setting the tone in the industry.

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64. Qualcomm is Changing the World with C-V2X Technology Jul 01, 2021

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Just in time for the rollout of 5G, Qualcomm is connecting vehicles to networks, the cloud, other vehicles, pedestrians and more through C-V2X technology. Jim Misener, Senior Director of Product Management, Automotive, joins us to dig into how this technology is improving autonomy and safety.

Misener, a pioneer in vehicle-highway automation and vehicle safety communication, also serves as SAE's C-V2X Technical Committee Chair. His commitment to innovation and STEM is apparent through Qualcomm’s three-year commitment to provide experiential, project-based STEM learning to children through the SAE Foundation.

Read about Qualcomm's STEM education investment to learn more about how you can invest in young minds and make a difference. Volunteer, donate or become a corporate partner and inspire the next generation of innovators through the SAE Foundation.

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63. Tap to Ride: How Cybersource is Revolutionizing Global Transportation Jun 24, 2021

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Getting from Point A to Point B has never been easier, thanks to the technology behind Cybersource, A Visa Solution. Fernando Souza, Global Head of Cybersource Travel and Transit Solutions, sat down with us to talk about the surge in contactless payments as a result of COVID-19, the ease and safety benefits, and how open loop payments are the future of public transportation. Already adopted in more than 190 countries, digital payment management is making a major impact on travel around the world through mass transit, tolls, micromobility and more!

Contact Visa to learn more about their global urban mobility solutions.

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62. PennDOT Staying Ahead of Transportation Transformation Jun 17, 2021

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No matter where industry goes—electric, automated, drones—PennDOT's Mark Kopko, Director of Transformational Technology, and his team are leveraging relationships with Pennsylvania’s leading change-makers to educate, promote safety and develop policy that keeps the state on the forefront of technology. Tune in to hear PennDOT’s strategy for setting the tone as the DOT of the future.

Pennsylvania’s rich experience in getting autonomous vehicles on the road offers great lessons. PennDOT shares this knowledge and so much more about the transformation of U.S. roadways through the PA AV Summit Series. Join the conversations to learn where the technology is going and hear from the partners, state leaders and universities that are making it happen. SAE is a proud sponsor of the 2021 series.

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61. BMW Accelerating the Shift From Fossil Fuels to a Sustainable Energy Future Jun 10, 2021

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Through its smart charging technology, BMW Group has released a tool that builds customer confidence in electric vehicles and educates on renewable energy. The BMW ChargeForward app allows electric vehicle drivers to find the best time to charge with the least stress on the grid.

On this episode, Adam Langton, Energy Services Manager, Connected eMobility at BMW of North America, shares his views on the future of energy and how BMW is partnering with Straus Family Creamery in Petaluma, California, to generate energy through biodigester technology.

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