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Grateful to the Magna International team for inviting us to their Troy, Michigan, facility earlier today for a special Tech Day! We heard from CEO Swamy Kotagiri, along with Tom Rucker, who oversees Powertrain, Electronics, Mechatronics, Mirrors, and Lighting, and Richard Seoane, VP of Operations and Business Development for Magna's Thermal Business Unit.  We experienced Magna's thermal cameras in action with an AEB pedestrian detection demonstration. Afterward, we saw the ClearView solution, which combines interior and exterior mirrors, cameras, electronics, and software to assist with towing, including reducing blind spots around the trailer. Later on, we rode in a demonstrator vehicle with EtelligentCommand. Magna's test vehicle contained the dedicated hybrid drive DHD Plus at the front and the eDrive Mid at the rear axle. The system is designed for plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and full hybrid applications (HEV). As described by Magna, EtelligentCommand uses advanced software-based operating strategies, enabling future-oriented functions for uncompromised performance, efficiency, safety, and convenience. Thank you to the Magna team for this fantastic opportunity today to be onsite and experience this cutting-edge technology! 

During October, Subaru of America and its participating retailers will provide over $3 million in financial assistance to local animal shelters through grants administered by the ASPCA. The funds will help cover the costs associated with veterinary care and preparing animals for their new forever homes. "The Subaru community has a true passion for animal welfare, which is genuinely and enthusiastically matched by our retailers with their support of local organizations through adoption events and fundraising initiatives," said Alan Bethke, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Subaru of America, Inc. Subaru retailers will host adoption, microchipping, and other events to help ensure pets can find loving homes. The automaker will also donate to the ASPCA with the purchase of select items from Subaru Parts Online.    "Working with dedicated partners like the ASPCA, we take great pride in helping dogs, cats, and other pets find loving homes and seeing the difference they can make in people's lives," Bethke said. Likewise, Subaru will celebrate its sixth annual National Make a Dog's Day on October 22nd. The automaker invites dog lovers to do something extra special for their companions and share these moments on social media using the #MakeADogsDay hashtag. "The ASPCA is proud to be the national charity partner for the Subaru Loves Pets initiative, helping to support Subaru, its retailers, and hundreds of animal welfare organizations across the country as they assist tens of thousands of shelter animals in need," said Matt Bershadker, ASPCA President and CEO.

As we prepare for AutoSens and InCabin Europe 2024 this week, it's a good time to reflect on the challenges around ADAS and automated driving. For insight, we spoke with Gilles Gallee, Director of Autonomous Vehicle Solutions at Ansys. Gilles discusses key challenges such as power compute demands and simulation accuracy. He also shares more about how Ansys is working with NVIDIA and BMW Group. Catch the full interview: https://lnkd.in/eewYZJMu

The Automotive Women's Alliance Foundation (AWAF) celebrates and honors the achievements of those who live AWAF's mission of advancing and empowering every woman in the #automotive and mobility industries. Do you know a woman who is a testament to this mission? If so, AWAF is seeking nominations for its annual awards program. Here are the categories for 2024: 🌟 Achievement Award: Honors a woman with at least 10 years of exceptional contributions and dedication to supporting fellow women in their automotive careers. 🌟 Group Achievement Award: Recognizes a team of 4-6 women who have made a significant impact through teamwork, leadership, and inspiration within the automotive and mobility industries.    🌟 Change Champion Award: Honors a man or company that actively promotes the advancement of women. 🌟 Emerging Leader Award: Celebrates a woman in the first 10 years of her career who demonstrates outstanding leadership and performance in both professional and community settings. Nominations are open until Monday, October 7th, 2024 (nominees don't need to be AWAF members). See More: https://lnkd.in/e4UHViMp

Immersive infotainment systems, robust propulsion technologies, and autonomous vehicles are pushing the envelope regarding current bandwidth and data capacities. When we consider the "vehicle of tomorrow," what is the solution for the #automotive industry when such data capacities reach their threshold?  John Simon, Product and Applications Manager at Intrepid Control Systems, joins Carl Anthony for this episode of AutoVision News Radio. John provides insight into how automotive Ethernet is evolving and why participation in organizations like IEEE and the OPEN Alliance Inc. are pathways to success. Catch the full show on your favorite podcast platform: https://lnkd.in/efCbGSKJ

Why should we continue to look at radar as a trusted and viable solution, especially when it comes to parking assist systems? Dr. Raffaele Soloperto, VP of Radar Solutions at NOVELIC, joins us ahead of InCabin Europe 2024 next week in Barcelona to discuss this important topic. "What is the technology today that is weather agnostic, accurate, and offers a wide field of view and range," Dr. Soloperto asks. "It's radar, and Novelic are the specialists for it."  Catch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/eeE3s-iR

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What are some of the biggest technical challenges regarding in-cabin monitoring, and how can engineers overcome them? Sergi Domeyó Fauró from IDNEO joins our colleague Sara Sargent to discuss this important topic ahead of InCabin Europe 2024 in Barcelona next week. Sergi and Sara look at critical challenges, such as cost pressures, and why it's essential to see things not only at the component level but also at the system level. Catch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/ecCe_Z5c

How do you create a genuinely user-centric driver monitoring system that doesn't just work in theory but in the real world?  For insight into this topic, Agnes Jernström, software engineer at Neonode, joins us ahead of InCabin Europe 2024 in Barcelona (October 8th-10th). Agnes discusses the company's focus, its current innovations, recent design wins with a global OEM, and more. Catch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/eNdN8KhD

Created alongside our colleagues and team members within the AutoSens and InCabin #automotive communities, the 2024 ADAS Guide is available for FREE. This comprehensive guide includes: ➡ What's trending. ➡ The five eras of ADAS. ➡ Why ADAS naming is so varied and confusing. ➡ PLUS an entire section on OEMs and their ADAS features in 2024. Download your FREE copy: https://lnkd.in/etwgjTET