SAE Tomorrow Today
Hosted by Grayson Brulte, SAE Tomorrow Today is a show about emerging technology and trends in mobility with the leaders, innovators, and strategists who make it all happen. As a trusted partner to mobility engineers for almost 120 years, SAE International provides unique and dynamic perspectives from innovative industry leaders on the challenges of tomorrow.
Episodes
July 31, 2025 • 11 mins
Aerospace is undergoing its biggest shift since the Jet Age, with innovations like supersonic jets, eVTOLs, and drones set to redefine travel and delivery. As we enter this new era of aviation, how will these technologies reshape our daily lives?
In this Unplugged episode of SAE Tomorrow Today, host Grayson Brulte discusses the transformation of aerospace and the impact these new technologies will have on society.
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July 24, 2025 • 37 mins
From driver training to vehicle engineering and strategy development, simulation is no longer just a tool — it’s a competitive advantage. Top racing teams are using simulators to optimize car setups, dramatically cutting down on testing time and maximizing on-track performance. But the impact of simulation goes far beyond the racetrack.
With cutting-edge realism and high-bandwidth systems, Dynisma is helping elite drivers stay...
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July 17, 2025 • 14 mins
The signing of the “Big Beautiful Bill” by President Trump is poised to end both the $7,500 new EV tax credit as well as the $4,000 used EV tax credit on September 30. If these EV tax credits go away, what happens? Do EV sales slow down dramatically? Or do they hold steady? How will automakers and battery manufacturers react?
In this Unplugged episode of SAE Tomorrow Today, host Grayson Brulte discusses how the end of EV tax cr...
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July 10, 2025 • 38 mins
What happens after an AV crashes? That split-second response can make all the difference—and that’s exactly what the Automated Vehicle Safety Consortium (AVSC) is focused on.
Backed by decades of engineering and mobility expertise, the AVSC brings together top minds in AV development to align on critical safety issues. Their latest work tackles one of the most urgent: how these vehicles should react and communicate after a cra...
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July 3, 2025 • 31 mins
The new test track isn’t asphalt—it’s AI and simulation. From hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) to real-time performance analytics, new innovations are reshaping how vehicles are designed, validated, and brought to market.
At the forefront of this transformation is A&D Technology, a leader in integrated test automation and lab management solutions for the transportation and energy markets. By integrating AI-driven analytics with high...
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June 26, 2025 • 22 mins
Despite decades of progress, the number of women in engineering remains stubbornly low — especially in aerospace and mechanical engineering.
But that isn’t stopping the winner of the Aerospace/Defense category in the inaugural Women in Engineering: Rising Star Awards.
Heather Cummings is Senior Engineer, Flight Controls & Autonomy for Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company. She leads the development of hybrid electric propulsio...
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June 19, 2025 • 31 mins
If you were to build the perfect use case for the potential of digital engineering, you would be hard-pressed to choose a better sector than the defense industry. That’s why the Pentagon isn’t just intrigued by digital engineering—it’s made it mandatory.
As the U.S. military targets groundbreaking technology improvements that safeguard lives and improve defense capabilities, Ansys is helping connect the dots between people, pr...
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June 12, 2025 • 30 mins
One failure can reshape public trust in EVs overnight. That’s why every detail matters—and why collaboration across the entire EV ecosystem is
critical.
Even small components like battery pack vents play an outsized role in preventing thermal runaway events, explosions, and fires. The SAE Battery Pack Venting Committee understands this challenge and answered the call with the new SAE J3325™ Technical Information Report—a guide ...
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June 5, 2025 • 38 mins
What does it really take to electrify America’s fleets? From skyrocketing insurance rates to policy risks to reduced incentives, the market dynamics are complex.
Enter Electrada, a Cincinnati-based EV infrastructure company revolutionizing how fleets transition to clean energy. As the developer, owner, and operator of electric fueling assets, Electrada offers a unique 360 Charging-as-a-Service (CaaS) model that delivers zero c...
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May 29, 2025 • 31 mins
As OEMs race to deliver new vehicle lineups with greater speed and efficiency, the industry finds itself navigating a complex crossroads between full EVs and hybrid models.
That’s where ENNOVI steps in. With a focus on smarter battery management and cutting-edge electrical architecture, ENNOVI is staying agile—offering the right product mix to help OEMs and suppliers ride the wave of electrification, battery technology improve...
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May 22, 2025 • 32 mins
Innovation isn’t a solo act—it’s a team sport. And if you’re an engineer, the world needs your expertise now more than ever.
SAE International is a place where engineers, dreamers, and doers unite to build a safer, smarter future. Our lively community is made up of cross-disciplinary volunteers who develop life-saving standards, mentor the next generation, and work collaboratively to build a strong and ethical foundation for p...
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May 15, 2025 • 34 mins
Labor shortages are pushing many family farms to the brink. The
solution? Autonomous technology which is emerging as a game-changer—boosting productivity, cutting risk, and giving family farms a fighting chance to thrive for generations to come.
At the forefront of this transformation is Blue River Technology, a John
Deere subsidiary leading the charge in precision agriculture. From AI-driven tools to autonomous machinery, the ...
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May 8, 2025 • 3 mins
After delivering sharp, witty insights on automation, EVs, and sustainability, Roberto Baldwin’s time on SAE Tomorrow Today Briefs is wrapping up, but for listeners, the journey’s just getting interesting.
In his final episode, Roberto shares what’s next: joining the SAE Media
Group to cover even more of the mobility universe—from traditional gas-powered vehicles to EVs, automation, aerospace and student engineers shaping tomor...
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May 1, 2025 • 52 mins
The hallmark of exceptional autonomous driving technology isn’t just how it reacts in a crisis but how it avoids one altogether. That’s the vision behind May Mobility: a world where self-driving cars confidently navigate busy intersections, unexpected detours, and pedestrian-filled crosswalks with the instincts of a seasoned human driver.
At the core of May Mobility’s technology platform is its patented Multi-Policy Decision Ma...
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April 24, 2025 • 27 mins
When it comes to electrifying commercial vehicle fleets, one company offers a transformative modular platform that can drastically reduce the time to market.
REE Automotive is a publicly traded company that designs and manufactures advanced software-defined vehicles (SDVs) that are fully electric, capable of autonomy, and compatible with existing fleet management software. The company recently began production on its first med...
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April 17, 2025 • 34 mins
From advancements in ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) to the importance of AI and redundancy, the path to autonomy is paved with delivering valuable intelligence that optimizes safety.
Mobileye is a leader in autonomous driving and driver-assistance technologies, harnessing world-renowned expertise in computer vision, artificial intelligence, mapping, and data analysis. The company’s diverse product portfolio ranges fr...
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April 10, 2025 • 12 mins
The robotaxi market is experiencing significant change, with the once-dominant Waymo now facing competition from new entrants like Nuro and Wayve who are licensing their autonomous driving technology — a strategy that could reshape the industry.
In addition, Tesla’s Cybercab is aiming to launch a commercial service by the end of 2025 that allows owners to generate revenue through the Tesla network. Lyft and Uber are also adapt...
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April 3, 2025 • 16 mins
The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program (NEVI) is a $5 billion initiative aimed at developing EV charging infrastructure across all 50 states and Puerto Rico. However, recent executive orders have put the program and its funding on hold.
To dig into what this all means, Roberto Baldwin, Sustainability Editor, SAE Sustainable Mobility Solutions, recently sat down with Andrew Wishnia, Senior Vice President at Boundary...
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March 27, 2025 • 39 mins
As warfare becomes more technologically advanced, the military requires a “one-to-many” system that allows one operator to control a fleet of air, ground, and surface-level assets. This type of technology can also support industries like construction that may be experiencing labor shortages.
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To bring these visions to reality, there is a critical need for a virtual environment to stress-test autonomous systems and ensure they are ...
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March 20, 2025 • 31 mins
It’s no secret that the EV charging experience can be a frustrating one. But what if you could connect the various EV charging networks to apps and services, standardizing them into a single point of integration? One company is doing just that by harnessing data to create a seamless, secure, and reliable EV charging experience.
Meet Emobi, the leader in critical digital infrastructure that delivers a single point of integration t...
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