Latest Autonomous vehicles Podcast Episodes
Human Machine Interfaces: The key to everything is AI – Interview with Karl Lehnhoff
Passion for Technology - April 22, 2024 04:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsToday, our everyday life is full of technology. This technology wants to be operated, the human being must somehow interact with the device, the machine or the technical system: This is the field of human-machine interfaces, or HMI for short. With the complexity of the technologies that surround...
Predictive robots: our future assistants – Interview with Prof Elsa Kirchner
Passion for Technology - April 15, 2024 09:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsOne of the greatest challenges in human-machine interfaces is natural interaction. Technology has already made great progress with solutions such as gesture and voice control. Recently, the focus has also turned to controlling machines by thought: brain-machine interfaces measure the brain’s EEG...
How much flexibility is required in future factories?
Passion for Technology - April 11, 2024 12:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsFor a long time – and in many places still today – line production with assembly lines and fixed cycles was considered the pinnacle of rational production. It promised high, repeatable quality and cost-effective production. But in the meantime, the focus is shifting away from the mass production...
How close are we to fully autonomous production?
Passion for Technology - April 04, 2024 11:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsA factory that works independently, that produces even the smallest batch sizes without human assistance, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and all this at significantly lower unit costs and much more efficiently than before – that is the vision of autonomous production. But how close is industry re...
Factory Automation – a challenge for functional safety?
Passion for Technology - March 07, 2024 09:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn the smart factory, machines communicate with each other, control themselves and processes are becoming increasingly agile. At the same time, man and machine are working ever more closely together – the keyword being cobots. This also changes the requirements for functional safety – i.e. the p...
Energising a sustainable industry – efficient, renewable and self-sufficient?
Passion for Technology - February 29, 2024 08:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsAs part of the Paris Climate Agreement, Europe has committed to limiting global warming to 1.5°C, if possible. To achieve this goal, industry must also make a substantial contribution to reducing emissions. In recent years, the focus has been on improving energy efficiency: according to Eurostat...
How to design a digital motor control solution
Passion for Technology - January 25, 2024 07:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWhen thinking of digital motor control, many will conjure up images of the television adverts where the “digital motor” of a vacuum cleaner is composed of a motor and lots of electronic components… So what exactly do you need in terms of electronics to implement digital motor control? And what d...
EBV and Infineon: Bringing SiC to the market together with Milan Ivkovic and Peter Friedrichs
Passion for Technology - January 08, 2024 13:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThe industry no longer looks at silicon carbide (SiC) as it did just a few short years ago. In this episode, EBV’s Milan Ivkovic and Infineon’s Peter Friedrichs discuss how the two companies have been working together to accelerate the adoption of SiC in a variety of applications.
EBV and Infineon: Looking back at 3 years of SiC partnership with Slobodan Puljarevic and Pierre-Yves Ferrard
Passion for Technology - December 11, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsOver the past three years, EBV and Infineon have been working closely together to make the transition to silicon carbide (SiC) smoother for our customers. In this episode, EBV's Slobodan Puljarevic and Infineon’s Pierre-Yves Ferrard discuss how their partnership has evolved to achieve success – ...
How Silicon Carbide (SiC) is revolutionising power efficiency
Passion for Technology - November 20, 2023 12:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsElectricity plays a key role in sustainable development, because on the one hand a large proportion of the primary energy used remains unused due to conversion losses, and on the other hand new application technologies – for example e-mobility or heat pumps – lead to increased electricity consum...
Digital Condition Monitoring – Interview with Armin Wallnöfer
Passion for Technology - June 20, 2023 14:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsData is at the core of digitalisation. The same also applies for digital drive train technology. So, what else can you do with it besides just controlling the motor? We’ll talk about this hot topic with our guest, Armin Wallnöfer, who is leading the Smart Lab for ABB’s Motion business. Find out...
This is the future of Mobility: Interview with Kersten Heineke
Passion for Technology - March 15, 2023 12:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsKersten Heineke has always been fascinated by products and solutions that have a utility value that can be experienced by everyone. He sees mobility solutions as more than “just” technology. In his eyes, mobility is a contribution to improving people’s lives – by making the way from A to B cheap...
RoadWorthy Drive Moments is now TechMobility Topics!
RoadWorthy Drive Moments - March 07, 2023 18:00 - 15 seconds ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThe RoadWorthy Drive Moments podcast is now the TechMobility Topics podcast! While the weekly podcast will continue to feature the same great news, information, and perspective that you have come to expect, TechMobility Topics will also include interviews of newsworthy and unique individuals ac...
FROM THE PARTS BIN: Terrorists & Fools Threaten US Power Grid
RoadWorthy Drive Moments - February 28, 2023 21:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIf hardening its electric grid infrastructure to withstand the evolution of climate change isn't enough, now electric utilities have to be on guard for physical attacks to the system from terrorists and fools.
🔒 FROM THE PARTS BIN: Terrorists & Fools Threaten US Power Grid
RoadWorthy Drive Moments - February 28, 2023 21:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsSubscriber-only episode If hardening its electric grid infrastructure to withstand the evolution of climate change isn't enough, now electric utilities have to be on guard for physical attacks to the system from terrorists and fools. To access the FREE content to be found on the TechMobility ...
FROM THE PARTS BIN: Energy Storage Company Uses EV Batteries to Support the Grid
RoadWorthy Drive Moments - February 28, 2023 21:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsB2U Storage Solutions is using 1300 EV batteries repurposed from Nissan and Honda vehicles for stationary storage capacity to support the local electrical grid.
🔒 FROM THE PARTS BIN: Energy Storage Company Uses EV Batteries to Support the Grid
RoadWorthy Drive Moments - February 28, 2023 21:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsSubscriber-only episode B2U Storage Solutions is using 1300 EV batteries repurposed from Nissan and Honda vehicles for stationary storage capacity to support the local electrical grid. To access the FREE content to be found on the TechMobility Topics podcast, click here.
When House and Car Merge
RoadWorthy Drive Moments - February 28, 2023 16:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsBig Tech wants to merge your car and home together seamlessly. With major players like Android Auto and Apple Auto vying for space and control within the car, and the companies that provide devices within the Internet of Things-verse trying for a piece of the action, it's only a matter of time....
Office Landlord Defaults Rising
RoadWorthy Drive Moments - February 28, 2023 16:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThe impact of the pandemic continues to affect the economy. Now, it's a rising rate of default for office landlords who now have empty or largely empty office buildings. With millions of Americans now working elsewhere, the need for the traditional office building in a central financial distric...
🔒 Office Landlord Defaults Rising
RoadWorthy Drive Moments - February 28, 2023 16:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsSubscriber-only episode The impact of the pandemic continues to affect the economy. Now, it's a rising rate of default for office landlords who now have empty or largely empty office buildings. With millions of Americans now working elsewhere, the need for the traditional office building in a ...
🔒 When House and Car Merge
RoadWorthy Drive Moments - February 28, 2023 16:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsSubscriber-only episode Big Tech wants to merge your car and home together seamlessly. With major players like Android Auto and Apple Auto vying for space and control within the car, and the companies that provide devices within the Internet of Things-verse trying for a piece of the action, it...
🔒 The Unique Way Convenience Stores Keep Customers Coming Back
RoadWorthy Drive Moments - February 28, 2023 15:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsSubscriber-only episode Interestingly enough, it's not what you might think about when you first think about what draws you to your local convenience store. But this one thing is a major topic that is top of mind for c-store execs everywhere. To access the FREE content to be found on the Tec...
EV Transition May Leave Low-Income Americans Behind
RoadWorthy Drive Moments - February 28, 2023 15:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsDuring this episode, we discuss how the evolution of electric vehicles may leave those who would gain the most behind. Low-income Americans often drive the oldest, least efficient, and less safe vehicles. Helping them to transition to electric vehicles would improve safety and quality of life ...
The Unique Way Convenience Stores Keep Customers Coming Back
RoadWorthy Drive Moments - February 28, 2023 15:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsInterestingly enough, it's not what you might think about when you first think about what draws you to your local convenience store. But this one thing is a major topic that is top of mind for c-store execs everywhere.
The Great Shrinking American Labor Force
RoadWorthy Drive Moments - February 28, 2023 15:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsDid you know that every year since 1971, there have been more people dying than have been born in America? According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, with the exception of 2006 and 2007, the United States has been quietly losing its future workforce. With the onslaught of the...
🔒 The Great Shrinking American Labor Force
RoadWorthy Drive Moments - February 28, 2023 15:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsSubscriber-only episode Did you know that every year since 1971, there have been more people dying than have been born in America? According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, with the exception of 2006 and 2007, the United States has been quietly losing its future workforce. ...
REVIEW: 2023 Lexus UX250h crossover hybrid SUV
RoadWorthy Drive Moments - February 28, 2023 15:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis week Ken reviews the 2023 Lexus UX250h crossover. Available only as a hybrid in the United States, it is also the nameplate's smallest crossover SUV. We see how it stacks up.
🔒 EV Transition May Leave Low-Income Americans Behind
RoadWorthy Drive Moments - February 28, 2023 15:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsSubscriber-only episode During this episode, we discuss how the evolution of electric vehicles may leave those who would gain the most behind. Low-income Americans often drive the oldest, least efficient, and less safe vehicles. Helping them to transition to electric vehicles would improve sa...
🔒 REVIEW: 2023 Lexus UX250h crossover hybrid SUV
RoadWorthy Drive Moments - February 28, 2023 15:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsSubscriber-only episode This week Ken reviews the 2023 Lexus UX250h crossover. Available only as a hybrid in the United States, it is also the nameplate's smallest crossover SUV. We see how it stacks up. To access the FREE content to be found on the TechMobility Topics podcast, click here.
A Car of Many Colors: BMW Tries E-Ink
RoadWorthy Drive Moments - February 21, 2023 16:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsOver 30 colors with 240 panels of placement. Are you ready for the multi-colored (change on demand) electric car? BMW seems to think so. We discuss.
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