CAAT Tracks
September 2018
In This Issue:
CAAT AND WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY OFFER FREE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSE ON ELECTRIC DRIVE VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY

The course, which will be held October 2-3, 2018, in the automotive technology department at Sinclair Community College in Dayton, Ohio, is designed to provide the fundamentals of electric-drive vehicle powertrain configurations, electric propulsion components, energy storage systems, and power electronics and electronic machines.

This professional development opportunity will be attended by 4-Year college/university engineering or technology faculty, community college instructors, high school science and technology teachers, and automotive industry professionals.

For more information, contact Gene Liao at liao@eng.wayne.edu.
2018 FALL SEMATA/MATA CONFERENCE
Attention Automotive Instructors - Register Today

The 2018 Fall Southeastern Michigan Automotive Teachers Association (SEMATA) / Michigan Automotive Teachers Association (MATA) Conference will be held at Macomb Community College's South Campus in Warren, MI on Thursday, October 4. The event is scheduled from 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. and includes technical training classes, a trade show, raffles and live demonstrations. A continental breakfast and lunch are also included.

Those who attend the technical training sessions will receive certificates and 6 NATEF hours at the end of the conference.

Confirmed presenters include Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Atech, ASE, Jim Halderman, Joliet Junior College, Federal Mogul, CDX, Snap-on, Tesla and more. CAAT Assistant Director, Nelson Kelly, will present on Connected, Automated, and Intelligent Vehicles.

The conference is free to attend, but registration is required.
For more information and to register, please visit our
SEMATA webpage.
MACOMB COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO OFFER INFORMATION SESSION FOR TESLA START TRAINING PROGRAM
Program Offers Training to Qualify as a Tesla Automotive Service Technician

Macomb Community College will host an information session for the next Tesla START program on Thursday, October 4 from 6 - 7:30 p.m. at the college's South Campus in Warren, Building S, Auditorium 101. The Tesla START program is an intensive 12-week technical training program designed to provide students with the skills necessary for job placement as automotive service technicians at Tesla Service Centers, which are located across the country.

"The Tesla START program provides Macomb students with an opportunity to receive job-specific training on cutting-edge vehicles, a chance to earn while they learn, a job opportunity pipeline and a chance to be a part of the fast-moving and evolving automotive future." said Joe Petrosky, dean, Engineering and Advanced Technology and CAAT PI.

Four community colleges, including Macomb, now offer the Tesla START program. Tesla provides the curriculum and instructors for the program and will work with students on job placement upon successful program completion. Students train on the college's South Campus in a space designed to simulate a Tesla service location, with three Tesla vehicles, Model S, Model X and Model 3. During the course of the program, students develop technical expertise and earn certifications through a blended approach of classroom theory, hands-on labs and self-paced learning.

The student fee for the program is $1,500. Students accepted into the program are considered interns and will earn an hourly wage as they learn. The 12-week program runs eight hours per day, five days per week.

Graduates are eligible for employment interviews with Tesla at one of their 76 service locations across the country and can earn a competitive regional salary with company equity and a generous benefits package. Tesla works with the students on their preferred service center placement and assists with relocation.

Those interested in this program are urged to attend the information session. The ideal candidate for the program is a graduate or soon-to-be graduate of a certified automotive education program with an interest in working on electric vehicles. Sign up for the information session online, or call 586.498.4100. To apply for the program, visit www.tesla.com/careers/tesla-start. The next session of the Tesla START program begins January 7.
CAAT DIRECTOR TO SPEAK AT CONNECTED VEHICLE TRADE ASSOCIATION SUMMIT

The Connected Vehicle Trade Association's 9th Annual Future of Connected Vehicles Summit will be held October 3-4 at the Suburban Collection Showcase in Novi, Michigan, and CAAT Director, Bob Feldmaier, is a scheduled speaker! Feldmaier will address the topic of "Creating an Educational Pipeline" on October 4 at 4:15 PM. Other topics will include:
  • The Future of Michigan Transportation (MDOT)
  • Regulatory Developments - Connected Vehicles (Dykema)
  • Smart Communities (CAR)
  • Automotive Telematics: Driving Advances Throughout Insurance Lifecycles (Verisk)
  • Advances in Commercial Truck Connectivity (SAS)
  • Glass Through V2X Antenna (Danlaw)
  • Performance Issues in Connected Vehicles and IoT (ESG)
  • Connected Vehicle for the Digital Age (Oracle)
  • The Emerging Importance of Connected Fleets (BestMile)
The event will also feature panel discussions on finance, testing and certification, and cybersecurity.

Summit attendees will also be able to attend a tour of the American Center for Mobility.

And don't forget, as a member of the CAAT's distribution list, you can take advantage of the CAAT's CVTA member rate to attend the CVTA Summit.
REGISTER NOW FOR THE 2018 DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING ALLIANCE FALL CONFERENCE: "TECHNICAL CAREER PATHWAYS AND OPTIONS - PUTTING THE 'T' IN STEM"
November 2, 2018

Career and Technical Education (CTE) is critical to filling the number of openings in today's growing economy. A CTE experience prepares students for opportunities in all the various career pathways.

On November 2, 2018, the Michigan Design and Manufacturing Alliance (DMA) will host a conference titled, "Technical Career Pathways and Options - Putting the 'T' in STEM" at Mott Community College in Flint, MI. The conference will feature CTE success stories and highlight currently available best practices.

The keynote speaker for the event is Mandi Damman, Chief Engineer for Autonomous Vehicles, General Motors. Other speakers will discuss Michigan's Marshall Plan for Talent, the MI Bright Future program and the best STEM practices in Genesee County. The event will also feature an area-wide student panel.

The DMA conference is free, but registration is required.
CAAT ATTENDS THE BATTERY SHOW

The Battery Show, North American's largest advanced battery technology event, was held September 11-13 in Novi, MI. The Battery Show brings together more than 8,000 engineers and executives, and more than 600 leading suppliers, across the advanced battery supply chain. A powerful, end-to-end showcase, this leading global industry event covers today's emerging advanced battery technology for the automotive, portable electronics, medical technology, military and telecommunications, and utility and renewable energy support sectors.

The free, three-day expo offered:
  • More than 600 cutting-edge suppliers offering end-to-end solutions
  • An Open Tech Forum to share the most promising battery and H/EV technologies yet to hit the market
  • Free sessions, keynote presentations, demos, and activities on the show floor
  • Free to attend Critical Power Technologies Conference taking place all three days at the Critical Power Expo
Bob Feldmaier, CAAT Director, and Nelson Kelly, CAAT Assistant Director, attended the event to keep the CAAT on top of all the latest developments in advanced energy storage, electric and hybrid vehicle technology and critical power. While attending the event, Feldmaier ran into two graduates of Macomb's Electric Vehicle Development Technician program at the expo. Both students have been gainfully employed in electric vehicle development positions since they graduated from the EV program and were representing the companies where they now work. The students are Luke Deptula, who is currently working in a management position for Optimal Engineering, and Tim McMasters, who works for A123 Systems.

The Battery Show is co-located with the Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo, America's leading supply chain exhibition focused on the manufacture of commercial, passenger and off-highway electric and hybrid vehicles, and the Critical Power Expo, a free exhibition and conference that brings together the world of power solutions for critical facilities and infrastructure.
REGISTER NOW FOR AUTO STEAM DAYS 2018!
December 5-6, 2018

Attention middle school and high school teachers - register today to bring your classroom to Auto STEAM Days 2018, which will be held on December 5 & 6, at the Macomb Community College Expo Center in Warren, MI. Registration is open now through November 9. Register early to be sure you get the day and time that works best for you.

This year's Auto STEAM Days will be similar to last year's event, offering a sector on Automotive Design and Engineering and one on Manufacturing and Technology, along with the popular car show.

The Automotive Design and Engineering sector welcomes back these popular exhibitors from the highly successful 2017 event: General Motors, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), Ford Motor Company, and Magna.

The Manufacturing and Technology sector also welcomes back its popular exhibitors from the 2017 event: American Axle & Manufacturing (AAM), KUKA, Siemens, and Comau.

The exciting car show (presented jointly by GM, FCA, and Ford) will give students the opportunity to sit behind the wheel and talk to some of the industry's best automobile designers and engineers. And new this year, Continental will bring their CUBE driverless demo vehicle (Continental Urban Mobility Experience) to the car show. You don't want to miss it!

Learn More:
The event sponsors to date include: Magna, KUKA, American Axle & Manufacturing, Bosch, and Comau. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. If your company is interested in participating, please contact Ashley Schloss at schlossa@macomb.edu.

Register today, or for questions, please call 586.445.7117.
REGISTER TODAY TO EXPLORE CAREERS IN MANUFACTURING AND TECHNOLOGY
December 6, 2018

In affiliation with Auto STEAM Days, the 2018 Explore Careers in Manufacturing and Technology event will be held Thursday, December 6, 2018, from 5:30 to 8:00 pm, at Macomb Community College's Sports and Expo Center in Warren, MI.

This annual evening event provides students, parents, and the general public the opportunity to learn more in-depth information on careers and education programs in automotive, advanced manufacturing, as well as apprenticeship information through presentations, discussions and networking.
  • Learn about job skills that are in high demand
  • Hear from recent grads who found good-paying career employment
  • Meet local businesses and learn who employers are hiring
  • Discover the career pathway that's right for you
  • Learn about apprenticeship programs, including the Michigan Apprenticeship Program Plus (MAP+)
  • Explore internships and work-based learning
Parents, students, family and friends are encouraged to register to attend this free event! Free concessions, including pizza and hot dogs, will be available at the event (while supplies last). Participants can also enter for a chance to win a drone - compliments of Manufacturing Day!

Attendance is free, but advance registration is required so register today.

Manufacturing and technology companies are invited to have a networking table at the event. If your company is interested in participating, please contact Ashley Schloss at schlossa@macomb.edu.

The evening event is presented by Macomb Community College, in collaboration with the college's Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) partners.

For more information, please visit the CAAT's Student Activities page.
NEW MATERIALS ADDED TO THE CAAT RESOURCE LIBRARY!

Reports and Analysis

A Matter of Trust - Ford's Approach to Developing Self-Driving Vehicles:
In this report, Ford Motor Company discusses the trust customers must have before adopting new mobility solutions and self-driving vehicles, and how Ford is prioritizing safety and working closely with industry and government partners to apply these technologies to solve the challenges we face today.

Alternative Fuels - ITS Benefits, Costs, and Lessons Learned:
This factsheet by Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) reviews some of the benefits and costs of switching to alternative fuels, and discusses ways to alleviate range-anxiety, which is one of the major hurdles to adoption.

Driver Assistance, Navigation and Route Guidance, Driver Communications, In-Vehicle Monitoring and Safety:
A factsheet by ITS that focuses on in-vehicle navigation, communications, and monitoring technologies that may reduce driver error, increase safety, save time and generate data for future improvements.

Enabling Fast Charging - A Technology Gap Assessment:
A report by the US Department of Energy analyzing the current infrastructure and the possibility of extreme fast charging (XFC) at 400-kW to make battery electric vehicle charging competitive with internal combustion engine vehicle refueling.

Impact of Automated, Connected, Electric, and Shared (ACES) Vehicles on Design, Materials, Manufacturing, and Business Models:
This paper by the Center for Automotive Research (CAR), assesses the impact of ACES vehicles to help industry better understand and design future transportation.

DID YOU KNOW...

Did you know... Walsh College is the first in the nation to offer a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with a concentration in automotive cybersecurity? As automobile companies continue to develop new technologies and autonomous, or self-driving, vehicles become a reality, qualified cybersecurity professionals will be in high demand. Walsh College is planning to meet that demand with the introduction of a groundbreaking Auto Cybersecurity concentration within their BSIT program. The program will take an experiential and applied approach to produce qualified automotive cybersecurity professionals with the skills and understanding to help the auto industry secure and expand innovation in the growing field.

With the addition of multiple networks, computers, and control units within modern vehicles, vehicle cybersecurity has taken center stage. The new concentration is an expansion of the College's innovative Fundamentals of Automotive Cybersecurity course, which was the first of its kind nationally when it launched in spring 2017. The new concentration will go further into the industry with courses such as Advanced Automotive Penetration Testing & Threat Analysis, and Connected Automotive Ecosystems and Threat Analysis, giving students an understanding of the challenges, risks, and opportunities in a rapidly growing industry.


Did you know... Siemens and the American Center for Mobility (ACM) recently announced an expanded partnership to advance the next generation of connected vehicles? The newest agreement between Siemens and ACM adds $1M for physical infrastructure, software applications, and analytics to the Virtual Simulation and Testing solutions provided by Siemens PLM, announced earlier this year.

FROM OUR SOCIAL MEDIA

General Motors is leading the way in developing autonomous cars. It has promised to bring them to market in urban areas in a taxi-like platform next year. But with cybersecurity concerns and a desire to keep customers' information protected, GM is ratcheting up the need for the company to hire white hat hackers. GM launched a new program this summer called Bug Bounty. It took GM years of forming relationships with white hat hackers. GM will now bring those hackers to Detroit and pay them a hefty bounty or cash payment for each "bug" they uncover in any of GM vehicles' computer systems.


General Motors' electrification efforts are expanding in the U.S. and abroad as the Detroit automaker moves toward its goal of introducing 20 new all-electric vehicles globally by 2023. They are investing $28 million in a new project at its battery lab in their global technical center in Warren, MI, that will bring new testing chambers and advanced equipment to its battery operations there, CEO Mary Barra said in a LinkedIn post Wednesday.
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