327. SAE Standards: Building Consensus for Moving Mobility Forward

Standards aren’t flashy … but they make modern mobility possible by enabling emerging technologies to scale safely. Listen in as we sit down with SAE International experts Christian Thiele, Senior Director of Global Vehicle Ground Standards, and David Franks, Standards Specialist Engineer for Aerospace, for a wide‑ranging conversation on how SAE standards quietly enable trust, interoperability, and scale across automotive and aerospace. This discussion spans EV charging, wireless roads, automated driving, advanced air mobility, hydrogen propulsion, and the growing role of artificial intelligence. Go behind the scenes to learn how these standards are developed, the importance of industry consensus, and why they often exceed regulatory safety requirements. Are you interested in shaping the standards behind next-gen mobility technology? Get involved at sae.org/standards/development. We’d love to hear from you. Share your comments, questions and ideas for future topics and guests to [e-mail]. 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.