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February 29, 2024 23 mins

In this episode, we delve into the transformative impacts of electrification and connectivity in the automotive industry, exploring how these advancements reshape vehicle design, functionality, and safety standards. Mary Joyce, a seasoned industry expert with a rich background in automotive technology and leadership at UL Solutions, shares her insights on the evolving role of regulatory bodies in ensuring the safety and reliability of emerging automotive technologies. We also discuss the challenges and future directions of testing and certifying advanced automotive systems, the global regulatory landscape, and the ongoing debate over centralized computing in vehicles. Joyce's perspectives illuminate the potential future of electric vehicles and the automotive industry's path toward safer, more connected, and sustainable mobility solutions.

Mary Joyce
2023: Automotive Hall of Fame Industry Influencer Awardee
2022: Board Member:  California Mobility Center
2021: Advisory Board Member: Enertech Capital
2019 - present: Global Vice President & General Manager Critical Systems and Mobility:  UL Solutions
2017: Vice President North American operations; Transportation Division, SGS

21 yrs: OEM experience
8 yrs: Automotive supplier experience
13 yrs: Business ownership: Software Application development
14 US patents: Alternate propulsion, software, electronics
Walter P. Chrysler awardee:  Technology advances in the area of alternate propulsion

MBA: International business and Analytics
MS: Electrical Engineering
BS:  Computer Electrical Engineering

Personal
Detroit native, living near Tampa, Florida currently.
4 children; 4th grandchild arriving in a few weeks!

A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions transforms safety, security, and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 100 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers’ product innovation and business growth.

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