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.

SAE Tomorrow Today is a news podcast hosted by SAE International, with 351 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

SAE International hosts SAE Tomorrow Today, a news show with 351 episodes published.

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  Episode #352

  352. Convergent Manufacturing: Where AI, Materials and Automation Meet

  Oct 1, 202641 minS1

  As manufacturing enters a new era, the smartest solution may not be a better version of what already exists but an entirely new way of designing and building products.   Listen in as we sit down with Clemson University’s Saeed Farahani, Assistant Professor of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering and founding director of the Convergent Manufacturing Lab, to explore how AI, digital twins, advanced materials, and software-defined automation are reshaping what’s possible on the factory floor.   Farahani explains the emerging field of convergent manufacturing, which brings together different materials, manufacturing processes, robotics, AI, and other technologies to find more efficient solutions to complex engineering challenges.   We’d love to hear from you. Share your comments, questions and ideas for future topics and guests to podcast@sae.org. Don’t forget to take a moment to follow SAE Tomorrow Today—a podcast where we discuss emerging technology and trends in mobility with the leaders, innovators and strategists making it all happen—and give us a review on your preferred podcasting platform. Follow SAE on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube. Follow host Grayson Brulte on LinkedIn, X, and Instagram.

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  Episode #351

  351. Built for the Extreme: Shaping Next-Gen Powersports

  Sep 24, 202634 minS1

  Off-road vehicles are expected to perform in places conventional vehicles can’t … from frozen tundra and isolated trails to deserts and remote environments. But how do you determine which new technologies will improve the rider experience rather than adopting technology simply because it’s new?   As the global leader in powersports for more than 70 years, Polaris delivers industry-shaping off-road vehicles, snowmobiles, boats, military, quadricycles, and commercial vehicles. Listen in as we sit down with Tony Kinsman, Chief Technology Officer and Vice President of Off-Road Engineering, to discuss how Polaris is combining mechanical engineering, software, connectivity, and real-world customer insights to shape the next generation of powersports.   The conversation explores advances in suspension and powertrain technology, the growing role of software, and how RIDE COMMAND+ is using connected technology and off-road mapping to change how riders navigate and interact with their vehicles.   We’d love to hear from you. Share your comments, questions and ideas for future topics and guests to podcast@sae.org. Don’t forget to take a moment to follow SAE Tomorrow Today—a podcast where we discuss emerging technology and trends in mobility with the leaders, innovators and strategists making it all happen—and give us a review on your preferred podcasting platform.   Follow SAE on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube. Follow host Grayson Brulte on LinkedIn, X, and Instagram.

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  Episode #350

  350. Engineering Mobility Standards in the Age of AI

  Sep 17, 202631 minS1

  Emerging technology is reshaping not only what engineers build, but how they build it. From software-defined and AI-powered vehicles to automation and electrification, the role of standards is changing as engineering workflows become increasingly digital, machine-readable, and AI-enabled. To learn how SAE International is navigating this next chapter, we sat down with Reuben Sarkar, CEO, to explore what’s ahead for the 120-year-old organization as automotive, aerospace, commercial vehicles, and advanced air mobility increasingly converge. The conversation explores the importance of lifelong learning, the next generation of engineering talent, and how standards must evolve to keep pace in the age of AI.   We’d love to hear from you. Share your comments, questions and ideas for future topics and guests to podcast@sae.org. Don’t forget to take a moment to follow SAE Tomorrow Today—a podcast where we discuss emerging technology and trends in mobility with the leaders, innovators and strategists making it all happen—and give us a review on your preferred podcasting platform.   Follow SAE on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube. Follow host Grayson Brulte on LinkedIn, X, and Instagram.

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  Episode #349

  349. Lessons From a 7,000-Mile EV Road Trip

  Sep 10, 202641 minS1

  What does it take to drive an EV across America and back again? A 7,000-mile road trip is a great way to find out. Listen in as we sit down with science-comedian Sophie Shrand, Founder, Cool Jacket Productions and award-winning TV Host of “Science with Sophie”, to discuss The Great American ELECTRIC Road Trip — her exciting journey through 25 states in a Rivian R1S that puts EV infrastructure to the test and leads to unexpected discoveries along the way. From navigating EV charging networks to uncovering surprising economic opportunities, Shrand proves that curiosity and a sense of adventure can create meaningful connections with people from across the country. We’d love to hear from you. Share your comments, questions and ideas for future topics and guests to podcast@sae.org. Don’t forget to take a moment to follow SAE Tomorrow Today—a podcast where we discuss emerging technology and trends in mobility with the leaders, innovators and strategists making it all happen—and give us a review on your preferred podcasting platform. Follow SAE on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube. Follow host Grayson Brulte on LinkedIn, X, and Instagram.

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  Episode #348

  348. A Roadmap for Sustainable and Affordable Mobility

  Sep 3, 202643 minS1

  The future of mobility may not be about building bigger, more feature-packed vehicles.   Listen in as we sit down with Dr. Christopher Borroni-Bird, Founder, Afreecar Consulting, to discuss his vision for rethinking transportation through right-sized EVs, solar-powered mobility, autonomy, and locally tailored solutions. From fleet electrification and last-mile autonomy to new manufacturing models and the changing economics of vehicle ownership, this conversation explores what it takes make mobility more affordable, sustainable, and accessible around the world.  Learn more in Dr. Borroni-Bird's award-winning SAE International book, Sustainable and Affordable Mobility for All, which expands on these ideas and offers a compelling roadmap for the future of transportation.   We’d love to hear from you. Share your comments, questions and ideas for future topics and guests to podcast@sae.org. Don’t forget to take a moment to follow SAE Tomorrow Today—a podcast where we discuss emerging technology and trends in mobility with the leaders, innovators and strategists making it all happen—and give us a review on your preferred podcasting platform. Follow SAE on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube.Follow host Grayson Brulte on LinkedIn, X, and Instagram.

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