AAH #741 - How Did Slate Keep Everything So Secret?
About this episode
Chad Durky from Forvia joins the discussion to explore the future of automotive technology, focusing on innovations in seating and automation. The conversation dives into the importance of technology scouting, the role of software-defined vehicles, and the potential of additive manufacturing to simplify production. Insights into the challenges of automation in seat manufacturing and the need for new materials are highlighted. The episode also touches on the competitive landscape of the automotive industry, including the emergence of new players like Slate and the impact of EV technology on traditional manufacturers.
Ford Mustang GTD
"...t true that. Speaker 2: Chinese were all over the Mustang GT convertible. They were in and out of the Bronco w..."
Ford Bronco
"...stang GT convertible. They were in and out of the Bronco with the doors off, and I mean they And one of my..."
Toyota Corolla
"... Civic. Nobody wanted it. There was a super cheap Corolla. There's been super cheap versions of a lot of ca..."
Chevrolet Blazer
"...peaker 8: Do think about all those original Chevy Blazers that were two doors. They're hot vehicles, now, o..."
Ford Maverick
"...: Look how long it took Ford to come out with the Maverick. Speaker 2: You know, for years and years and yea..."
Ford Ranger
"...ller truck, And there's wow, you know, we got the Ranger and we got the f one fifty and that meets the nee..."
Bristol Bullet
"...e needs of our customers. So they finally bit the bullet, did the Maverick, and boom it's off to the race...."
3 Three Wheeler
"... ripping them another one. Speaker 7: They're the three wheeler. Speaker 2: Yes, So anyway, Sandy Monroe is invol..."
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