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41. The Road Ahead in 2021 Jan 15, 2021

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For this mini-sode, we wanted to take a moment to say thank you for listening in 2020 and give you a glimpse at what 2021 has to offer.

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39. 2020 Recap: How Aerospace Innovation Takes Flight Jan 07, 2021

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Imagine calling for an Uber and having an eVTOL show up to take you to your destination. Imagine traveling at supersonic speeds without the booming and disruptive noise. Imagine taking off in an airplane that has absolutely no pilot. On this last installment of our 2020 Recap Series, we’re not only imagining this innovation, we’re exploring how aerospace and mobility leaders are making it a reality.

Our guests throughout the year have come from leading companies across industries including aircraft design, aerospace and autonomy. On this episode discover the advances in commercial travel and how Siemens Digital Industries Software is saving you time, explore how Uber Elevate is changing the game for rideshare, and how Aerion is solving the noise issue of supersonic travel.

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38. 2020 Recap: Engineers Are Transforming the World Around Us Dec 30, 2020

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Have you ever thought about the hours of research, exploration and experimentation that went on to create the coatings that protect your car? That made digital mapping possible? That enables self-driving technology? During this installment of our 2020 Recap Series, we’re taking a look behind the curtain at the engineering that makes innovation possible.

From the infrastructure that creates the foundation of autonomy to the diverse teams and perspectives that help develop the technology, we take a look at how companies – and their people – are building the future. Discover the importance of coatings that color our world with PPG, explore the technology of mapping systems with DeepMap, dig into the infrastructure needed to make electric vehicles accessible with Cruise and learn how diversity in hiring is a key to success for Argo AI.

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37. 2020 Recap: Navigating The Path to Profitability Dec 23, 2020

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SAE Tomorrow Today enables powerful conversations with leaders and innovators across industries. Engaging with audiences, old and new, we’ve connected with some of the world’s most impactful tech and mobility companies to get a glimpse into the future. During our 2020 Recap series, we’re reopening these conversations, exploring new issues and topics as we move into the new year.

This year, many organizations across industries were faced with unique challenges and obstacles – especially within the mobility industry. During this first installment we dive deeper into the companies that met these challenges with innovative solutions, navigating a path to profitability in trying times. Discover how Gatik AI solved one of the world’s challenges and achieved profitability, explore how Penske’s partnerships helped generate revenue, see how Chipotle experimented with digital innovation and learn why having vision is the key to success.

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36. Impacts of Human Factors on Aviation Safety Dec 17, 2020

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Are you willing to fly on the plane you maintained and inspected? Tony Janco, retired FAA safety inspector and former aviation mechanic, poses this question to anyone interested in entering the field as it highlights the importance and pressures of being the final barrier between ground and flight.

In this compelling conversation spanning Janco’s 45-year career in aircraft inspections, maintenance and policy, he illustrates the passion and precision required in the field and the small margin for human error when performing heavy checks on an aircraft before takeoff. Learn about the importance of aircraft instruments, the dangers of get-home-itis and the tricky things that can happen midflight that impact getting back on the ground safely.

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35. Will Travel Ever Be the Same Again: Exploring the Post-COVID World with Sven Taubert, of Lufthansa Technik Dec 10, 2020

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What’s next after the pandemic? Many industries have been asking that question and during SAE’s Roundtable Series on the impacts of COVID-19 some companies are searching for the answer. This week we were joined by guest co-hosts, Dr. Sven Beiker, External Advisor at SAE International, and Sven Taubert, Head of Corporate Foresight & Market Intelligence at Lufthansa Technik, to discuss their SAE roundtable conversation and look at ways that can continue to support members as they tackle the challenges of tomorrow.

Sven Taubert shared his perspective on what it means to plan for a pandemic as an airline and addressed the pressing question, “Will travel ever be the same?” Discover why Lufthansa Technik is in the business of trust and what consolidations are on the horizon for the aviation industry in response to the global pandemic.

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34. Exploring Sustainable-Energy Alternatives with Hydrogen Expert Bart Kolodziejczyk Dec 03, 2020

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The automotive industry is getting ready for a massive energy revolution. From fossil fuels to electrical batteries, the next wave of sustainable energy lies in hydrogen fuel cell technology.

This week, host Grayson Brulte spoke with hydrogen expert Bart Kolodziejczyk about the R&D behind the latest automotive-energy makeover and the infrastructure needed to make hydrogen fuel stations more accessible around the world.

Explore the rainbow of hydrogen – from green to blue to yellow – and the origin and use for each. Learn about the first Shell hydrogen fuel station and why Iceland is the optimal location for renewable energy. Discover just how far a single tank of hydrogen can go.

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33. Building Next-Gen Electric Vehicles From the Ground Up with Lucid Motors Nov 25, 2020

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Small but mighty. That’s the future of electric vehicles. As Lucid Motors prepares to launch its first vehicle, Lucid Air, next spring, the company will also be proving that passengers don’t have to sacrifice luxury, power and space for efficiency and innovation. We spoke with Eric Bach, Vice President of Hardware Engineering at Lucid Motors, to get a look “under the hood” and understand the technology that’s transforming how we think about electric vehicles.

Discover how Lucid Motors’ competitive nature launched the company into the racing scene, how miniaturization plays a key role in Lucid Air’s innovation and how customers can harness the vehicle's electric technology to power life beyond the car itself.

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32. Discover How Deloitte is Approaching Mobility’s Future and Impacting Daily Lives Through Innovation Nov 19, 2020

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How can leading brands and innovative companies work together to move people and goods in a cleaner, safer, cheaper and faster way? Host Grayson Brulte spoke with Rasheq Zarif, Managing Director and Future Mobility Tech Leader at Deloitte Consulting LLP, to discuss Deloitte's approach to the future of mobility.

Learn about the four no-regret moves companies are making to navigate the future in a post-pandemic world. Explore what’s needed in mobility to make it accessible and scalable – no matter where we are. Discover why Texas is the epicenter of autonomous freight.

Imagine what the future holds as innovators and leaders discover new ways to seamlessly move people and things, so we don’t have to think twice about it.

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31. How Mastercard is Applying QR, Blockchain, and AI Technology to Advance the Future of Mobile Payments Nov 12, 2020

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From cash and credit to QR and crypto, the world of payments has undergone multiple transformations. What does the future hold for payment technology and how will it impact the way we travel? Host, Grayson Brulte spoke with Dave Glaser, Senior Vice President of Product and Merchant Development at Mastercard, to discuss how they’re investing in the payment ecosystem through a multi-rail strategy, including digital currencies, QR payment platforms and digital banking, expanding the future payments around the world to make it easy to move, travel and pay.

Mastercard, the fin-tech leader best known for credit and debit card usage, is evolving the global e-commerce landscape, adopting new software, cloud computing technologies, and contactless payments to enable secure, easy transactions. By connecting innovative payment methods to up-and-coming transportation systems – from autonomous vehicles to rideshare – people can travel, pay and be on their way. Discover what's next for Mastercard and mobile payment solutions.

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Learn more about Mastercard technology and the future of payments at https://www.mastercard.us/en-us.html

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