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Each year, the U.S. needs roughly 400,000 new engineers. Projections estimate that nearly one-third of these roles will remain unfilled each year through at least 2030. What’s worse? There's $450 billion of lost economic output at risk.
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To address this dire need, Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and SAE International are working together to find new and creative ways to close the gap. The 40 by 30 initiative aims to boost the number of women in engineering roles to 40% by 2030, and along the way, open up pathways for all individuals who are interested in training, upskilling, and shifting across engineering disciplines.
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To learn more, we sat down with SAE Board Member and Trustee, Joan Wills, Executive Director, Software & Electronics Engineering, Cummins Inc., and Sibley Nebergall (Lovett), Partner, BCG, to understand the challenges, the opportunities, and how a public-private partnership can strengthen the engineering talent pipeline. It’s an eye-opening conversation you won’t want to miss!
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To be a part of the 40 by 30 initiative, please reach out to Joan or Sibley via LinkedIn. If you’d like to help empower the next generation of engineers, visit www.saefoundation.org.
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Many of us have heard the news. The BYD Seagull is an EV available in China for under $10,000 and any company that builds and sells EVs in America should be scared. But should we really be worried about cheap Chinese EVs?
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Listen in as Roberto Baldwin, Sustainability Editor, SAE Sustainable Mobility Solutions, offers his take on whether or not American OEMs should be concerned with less expensive Chinese EVs flooding the market and why it’s important to stay informed in a complex geopolitical landscape. 
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For more information about the evolution of sustainability, head on over to sustainablecareers.sae.org. There you can read about all the battery manufacturing facilities being built in the US over the next few years and what it means for job seekers.
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As a former rancher in Patagonia, Alex Foessel understands the challenges facing the ag market and is working to advance safety and integrity in off-road autonomy.
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As Managing Partner of Balanced Engineering, Alex and his team support the production and commercialization of highly automated off-road equipment though a proven safety case framework and certification process — getting great ideas to the ag market sooner. With experts in Iowa, Pennsylvania and Brazil, the company is maximizing productivity in agriculture through the integration of automation and AI.
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To learn more, we sat down with Alex to discuss the challenges facing the ag market, the importance of safety, and how off-road ag technology will evolve over the next decade.
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For farmers, fully autonomous tillage and advanced spraying technology can modernize workflow and unlock massive efficiencies. And when you add in the power of AI to manage data and enhance decision-making, farmers are free to shift their focus from the mundane to doing what they do best.
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With more than 180 years of developing equipment and services for farmers and builders, CNH Industrial is advancing agriculture by layering its proven experience in automation with autonomy. The company is bringing noticeable value to the farming community with fully autonomous tillage, green-on-brown and green-on-green spraying technology, and a redesigned tech stack.
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To learn more, we sat down with Marc Kermisch, Chief Digital and Information Officer, to discuss how CNH Industrial is delivering easy to use, mobile first digital experiences, coupled with advanced vehicle technology that is transforming productivity in agriculture.
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The White House is giving automakers a bit more time to determine the best way forward in terms of EV adoption. By adding plug-in hybrids to the mix and agreeing to concessions on powertrains, the US Department of Energy and EPA fuel efficiency rules that go into effect in 2026 are a compromise that will lead us to a cleaner world with fewer carbon emissions.
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Listen in as Roberto Baldwin, Sustainability Editor, SAE Sustainable Mobility Solutions, breaks down these new fuel efficiency rules and explains why compromise helps us all breathe easier.  
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For more information about the evolution of sustainability, head on over to sustainablecareers.sae.org. There you can read about Honda's new Plug-in hybrid hydrogen fuel cell CRV and what it means for the automaker.
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Flexible, adaptable and upgradable. Not to mention cost effective and scalable. With all of this potential, the full value of radar has yet to be unlocked—until now.
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Built on a proven military grade software, Spartan Radar is harnessing the power of mobility sensing for the safer and more reliable movement of people and things. With the highest clarity in the radar image, Spartan’s proprietary software works with existing sensor stacks to enhance resolution without more expensive hardware. The powerful combination of radar, cameras and software can bring cost-effective safety and autonomy to the masses.
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To learn more, we sat down with Dr. Matt Markel, CEO, Spartan Radar, to discuss why radar has yet to be fully utilized in the market, the amazing potential it holds in democratizing safety, and how camera and radar can work together to unlock the full power of mobility sensing.
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