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SiC technology — key to BYD's 5-minute EV charging breakthrough
The ability to charge an electric vehicle to a 400-km range in just 5 minutes represents a significant shift in EV technology with advanced semiconductor technology. BYD's Super e Platform achieved this through its newly developed car-grade silicon carbide (SiC) power chips. These chips are rated for 1,500-V operation, essential for supporting the platform's 1,000-V architecture and enabling megawatt-level charging capabilities. While Ron (on-resistance) is a critical factor in evaluating SiC...
Is BYD’s new platform the technological inflection point EVs need?
The adoption of electric vehicles has not progressed as smoothly as anticipated five years ago. Many have questioned whether the transition to EVs is beneficial, as concerns about their practicality in everyday use persist, despite the advantage of zero tailpipe emissions. According to the S&P Global Mobility consumer survey conducted in 2024, primary concerns include the availability of charging stations, long charging times and the range on a single charge. Nearly half of the respondent...
Li Auto makes proprietary Halo OS open-source
Li Auto has become one of the first automakers in the world to open-source its vehicle operating system, named Halo OS. According to Li Xiang, chairman and CEO of Li Auto, Halo OS outperforms the widely recognized proprietary AUTOSAR system in terms of overall performance. This development comes as a response to the challenges faced by the global automotive industry, including the chip shortage experienced in 2020 and the limitations imposed by closed-source operating systems in chip adaptation ...
Faraday Technology selects Silvaco FlexCAN intellectual property for advanced automotive ASIC design
Silvaco Group, a provider of electronic design automation (EDA) software, has announced that Faraday Technology Corp., a provider of application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) design services, has selected Silvaco's FlexCAN intellectual property (IP) to establish a robust networking backbone for its latest automotive ASIC design.  Silvaco’s FlexCAN controller is compliant with ISO 11898-1 and supports controller area network with flexible data-rate (CAN-FD), which de...
NVIDIA launches full-stack comprehensive safety system for autonomous vehicles NVIDIA Halos
At the NVIDIA GTC conference in San Jose, California, NVIDIA highlighted the use of its AI technologies in advancing the mobility industry, encompassing passenger vehicles, trucks and autonomous systems. The company unveiled Halos Safety for autonomous vehicles, emphasizing the collaboration with leading automakers such as General Motors and Volvo Cars. These automakers utilize NVIDIA's diverse platforms such as DGX for AI model training, Omniverse and Cosmos for simulation, and DRIVE AGX for in...
REE Automotive partners with global tech firm on autonomy
REE Automotive Ltd., a company specializing in the development and production of software-defined electric vehicles, has entered into a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) with an unnamed global technology firm focused on new mobility solutions for both passenger and freight transport. This partnership, projected to be formalized into a definitive long-term collaboration agreement by the end of 2025, aims to usher in a new era of autonomous driving vehicles, leveraging REE's P7 platfor...
Volvo Cars enhances safety software with AI and virtual environments
Volvo Cars is advancing its safety software development, including driver assistance systems, through the use of AI to create highly realistic virtual environments. This innovative approach allows the company to analyze and reconstruct incidents using data from advanced sensors in its new cars, exploring scenarios in ways that were not previously possible. The technique employed, known as Gaussian splatting, enables the creation of detailed 3D scenes from real-world visuals. This can significant...
Faraday Future launches AI hybrid powertrain system subsidiary
California-based Faraday Future (FF) recently hosted its inaugural Open AI Day at its Los Angeles headquarters, highlighting its AI strategy, products and technological innovations. The event, which drew AI experts, potential future talents and FF employees, marked the announcement of Future AIHER, a new subsidiary focused on the development and commercialization of AI extended range and AI hybrid extended-range electric powertrain systems. Future AIHER aims to provide solutions for FF and poten...
Ford announces NACS charger integration for EV Routing in Apple Maps
Starting March 10, 2025, when Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning customers using Apple Maps EV Routing in CarPlay plan a trip and need a charge, they will be able to automatically get routed to a North American Charging Standard (NACS) fast-charging station, such as a compatible Tesla Supercharger along the way. This capability is now available with CarPlay and iPhone running iOS 17 and later, without the vehicle needing a software update.  Apple Maps EV Routing in CarPlay allows drivers...
Audi integrates DAZN streaming service in select models
Audi has integrated the DAZN sports streaming service into its vehicles, marking itself as arguably the first carmaker to do so. This integration will enable Audi passengers and drivers to access live sports, highlights and documentaries directly from the vehicle's MMI touch display, providing a unique viewing experience during charging breaks. The DAZN app can be utilized on the 14.5-inch MMI touch display and the 10.9-inch passenger display, offering a variety of content including sports event...
DeepSeek—So far so good, but can it weather the restricted chip access storm?
AI is now a necessity in the automotive industry. From autonomous driving systems that promise seamless travel to in-cabin technologies that personalize our journeys, AI has become  a catalyst for accelerating the integration of new revolutionary technologies into vehicles. Until recently, there had been a prevailing notion that developing leading-edge large language models (LLMs) require significant technical and financial resources. That notion, however, stands disrupted now by a Chine...
How software-defined vehicles are shifting gears: Insights from Valeo Brain's CTO
The emergence of software-defined vehicles (SDVs) is transforming the automotive industry by integrating advanced technologies, enhancing connectivity, and redefining the relationships between original equipment manufacturers and suppliers. SDVs leverage software to provide enhanced driving automation and improved user experiences, facilitated by advanced driver assistance systems and innovative vehicle interiors. The increasing reliance on data sharing between OEMs and suppliers is paramount, a...
Rivian introduces over-the-air upgrades for enhanced vehicle performance
Rivian is set to offer its R1S and R1T owners the opportunity to enhance their vehicles' driving range and performance through paywalls and over-the-air (OTA) upgrades. Specifically, the refreshed dual-motor versions of these electric vehicles will have access to a Performance upgrade, as shared by RivianTrackr and confirmed by Rivian's software leader Wassym Bensaid. This upgrade, accessible via the vehicles' infotainment screen, enhances power and torque significantly, reduces acceleration tim...
MWC 2025: Soracom showcases next-generation connected car demonstration with AECC
Soracom, an internet of things platform provider with full mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) capability, has announced its participation in the Automotive Edge Computing Consortium (AECC) showcase within the Demonstration Area of the GSMA Open Gateway at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025. AECC is an industrywide consortium that defines new network requirements for connected car data communication and promotes technological innovations necessary for next-generation mobility. At MWC 20...
Seafarix joins Automotive Grade Linux as Bronze member
Automotive Grade Linux (AGL), an initiative aimed at creating an open-source platform for software-defined vehicles (SDVs), has welcomed Seafarix as its new Bronze member. AGL is anchored by The Linux Foundation and collaborates with automakers, suppliers and technology companies to propel the development and wide adoption of a wholly open software framework for vehicle technology, spanning from infotainment systems to autonomous driving capabilities. Dan Cauchy, a representative from AGL, empha...
Hyundai Motor Group to launch Pleos at Seoul Developer Conference
Hyundai Motor Group is gearing up for its developer conference, Pleos 25, scheduled to take place at COEX in Seoul, South Korea, on March 28. The Group aims to introduce Pleos, its new software brand designed to revolutionize smart and sustainable mobility solutions, along with a self-managed, fully autonomous transportation infrastructure. Pleos is set to enhance connectivity and data integration across various movements and devices, opening up new opportunities in the mobility landscape. ...
Polestar enhances Polestar 3 with ongoing updates and future hardware upgrade
Polestar has announced its ongoing commitment to enhancing the Polestar 3 throughout its life cycle with comprehensive updates. Since the delivery of the first Polestar 3 in June 2024, the company has introduced nine software updates to this flagship sport utility vehicle and has released more than 30 over-the-air (OTA) software updates across its product range since the launch of the Polestar 2 in 2020. The latest OTA update for the Polestar 3 includes new features such as walk-away locking and...
How AI is powering the next generation of vehicles
AI is now a necessity in the automotive industry. From autonomous driving systems that promise seamless travel to in-cabin technologies that personalize our journeys, AI is a catalyst for change. Insights from S&P Global Mobility’s 2025 Supplier Outlook highlight how AI can change vehicles and the entire automotive ecosystem. By analyzing user behaviors, AI can adjust settings and keep track of driver alertness, moving maintenance from a reactive to a proactive approach. This enhances f...
Volvo unveils advanced electric ES90 with continuous software updates
Volvo's soon-to-be-revealed ES90 is software defined and is designed to continuously evolve and improve through core computing technology, constant connectivity and data. Equipped with a dual NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Orin configuration, the ES90 is being touted as Volvo's most powerful car ever in terms of core computing capacity.  DRIVE AGX Orin is NVIDIA’s core computer for intelligent cars that orchestrates various essential systems and processes inside the car at ultra-fast speeds. With a ...
SAIC Volkswagen integrates DeepSeek AI model into smart cockpit
SAIC Volkswagen announced that it has integrated DeepSeek's AI large model into its smart cockpit. The cabin combines DeepSeek's in-depth thinking capabilities with the precise comprehension of Baidu’s ERNIE Bot, enabling seamless collaborative dialogue between the dual AI models. On Feb. 17, SAIC Volkswagen introduced the Teramont Pro sport utility vehicle, which is powered by the company's fifth-generation EA888 engine. Inside, the Teramont Pro offers a fully liquid crystal instrument clu...
Cognizant and Elektrobit collaborate to accelerate SDV development
Cognizant has announced a new collaboration with Elektrobit to integrate the latter's Software Development Kit (SDK) for EB corbos AdaptiveCore into Cognizant’s software-defined vehicle (SDV) solution accelerator. This enhanced accelerator, featuring Elektrobit’s proven Adaptive AUTOSAR solution, aims to help Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Tier-1 suppliers create scalable, flexible, and cost-efficient SDV architectures. The goal is to meet customer demands by speeding up the dev...
Karma Automotive-Intel partnership: Looking to break the siloes in SDV development
Among the many product unveilings and demonstrations held at the CES 2025 last month, an important announcement was made in the realm of software-defined vehicles (SDV) when Karma Automotive announced a collaboration with Intel Corporation for joint development of an SDV architecture that is expected to underpin Karma’s future electric vehicle models. First to potentially utilize the new architecture will be the Karman Kaveya super coupe, due out in 2026, followed by the production version of ...
Tesla Cybertruck's self-driving mode fails, causing crash
A Tesla Cybertruck owner in Florida experienced a significant malfunction with the vehicle's Full Self-Driving (FSD) mode, leading to an accident. The owner, Jonathan Challinger, had activated the FSD v13 mode, expecting the vehicle to make a turn. However, the Cybertruck failed to recognize the need to turn and instead continued straight, crashing into an electric pole. This incident was shared on the social media platform X by Challinger, where it quickly went viral. He highlighted the mistake...
ZF secures ASPICE Level 2 certification for autonomous parking project
On Feb. 6, ZF Group announced the successful third-party audit and certification of its Zeekr parking project, targeting Zeekr's vehicle models, for the ASPICE Capabilities Level 2. This initiative was led by ZF's Electronics and Advanced Driver Assistance System division within its Asia-Pacific region, marking the company's first global software quality certification. The certification highlights the division's technical and management proficiency in automotive software development as acknowled...
5GAA and US DOT to showcase C-V2X technology in Washington, DC
The 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) has announced its support for a joint demonstration of cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) technology, which is a collaborative effort with the US Transportation Department (US DOT) and several of its members. Scheduled for Feb 5–6, this event will be hosted at the Federal Highway Administration's Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center located in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area. Key partners in this demonstration include 5GAA members such as Audi,...
Subaru Starlink infotainment system compromised by security flaw
The Subaru Starlink infotainment system came under scrutiny when a security vulnerability was identified by researchers, including Sam Curry and Shubham Shah. The system, designed to offer remote functionalities accessible only to Subaru employees via an admin portal, was compromised due to a flaw identified by the researchers. They managed to reset an employee's password and bypass two-factor authentication by manipulating the client-side overlay, gaining unauthorized access to the panel. This ...
CES 2025: SDVs in focus as the industry pivots towards software
Vehicles and cities are getting smarter and more connected than ever. As stakeholders across the mobility and industrial ecosystem rewire to become software-enabled enterprises, the concept of software-defined vehicles or SDVs has gained much attention. The recently concluded Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas bore a testament to this. The software-defined vehicle was one of the buzzwords at the annual event this year, which lived up to its promise of being a proving ground for brea...
Kaspersky uncovers security flaws in Mercedes-Benz infotainment system
A report by Kaspersky Security Services has unveiled 13 vulnerabilities in the first-generation Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) infotainment system, raising concerns over car security. Researchers found that these flaws could potentially allow hackers to conduct denial-of-service attacks, escalate privileges, steal data, unlock paid services and disable anti-theft protections, provided they have physical access to the car and its internal systems. Mercedes-Benz acknowledged the vulnerabilit...
Hexagon launches cloud-native solution for ADAS and autonomous vehicle testing
As reported in a press release on Jan. 8, Hexagon's Manufacturing Intelligence division has launched Virtual Test Drive X (VTDx), a cloud-native solution designed to streamline the testing, training and validation of advanced driver assistance systems and autonomous vehicle systems. VTDx utilizes hyperscale computing and automation to automatically validate software quality and functionality against thousands of real-world scenarios, aiming to speed up the delivery of safe mobility innovation...
Biden administration finalizes rules to safeguard US connected car technology supply chains
President Biden on Tuesday (Jan. 14) announced strong and decisive actions to safeguard the US connected vehicle supply chains against any potential security risks by the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the Russian Federation (Russia). The White House, in a fact sheet titled "Safeguarding America from National Security Risks of Connected Vehicle Technology from China and Russia", said, “The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to ensuring that our automotive supply chains are res...
How AI is shaping the future of mobility — Interview with Elektrobit
The automotive industry is undergoing a significant transformation through the integration of AI technologies. AI is being leveraged to enhance various aspects of vehicle performance, safety and user experience. One of the most prominent applications is in the development of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), which utilize machine learning algorithms to improve safety features such as adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assistance and collision avoidance. These systems analyze vast amo...
How AI is shaping the future of mobility - Interview with Ansys
The automotive industry is increasingly using artificial intelligence to enhance various aspects of vehicle design, production and user experience. AI technologies are proving essential in streamlining processes, improving safety and enabling new business models, ultimately shaping the future of mobility. One of the most significant applications of AI in automotive design is in simulation processes. Traditionally, simulations can take days to complete, but AI-driven tools are reducing this ti...
How AI is shaping the future of mobility - Interview with Yanfeng
The automotive industry is increasingly leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance efficiency and improve customer experiences. Manufacturers are using AI for supply chain optimization, predictive analytics, and safety enhancements in advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). AI is also transforming customer interactions through personalized services and intelligent virtual assistants, while predictive maintenance helps ensure timely vehicle servicing. As the industry faces challenges like r...
How AI is shaping the future of mobility — interview with DXC Technology
The automotive industry is experiencing a profound transformation as it increasingly integrates AI into its operations, fundamentally altering how manufacturers engage with consumers and streamline processes. This shift is not merely about enhancing efficiency; it reflects a broader strategy to redefine the mobility landscape in response to evolving market demands. AI technologies are being deployed across various dimensions of the automotive sector, from supply chain optimization to predicti...
Nissan, Honda reportedly evaluating a potential merger
On Dec. 17, Nikkei news agency reported that Japanese automakers Nissan Motor Corp. and Honda Motor Co. are holding talks for a potential merger to effectively compete with their larger global competitors amid ongoing transition to zero-emission vehicles. The Nikkei report, which suggests that the two companies are evaluating the possibility of joint operations under a holding company, comes nine months after Nissan and Honda signed an agreement to begin the feasibility study of a strategic p...
Talking Heads: Looking forward to 2025 - Key themes
As we approach the end of 2024, our Talking Heads series delves into conversations with the practice leads at AutoTechInsight. The aim is to explore the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in their respective domains. In 2024, the automotive sector faced a series of challenges that tested its adaptability. Supply chain disruptions, coupled with declining raw material costs like lithium, added to these difficulties. Amidst these challenges, manufacturers began pivoting toward plug-in h...
Interview: KPIT’s approach to streamlining software integration in the automotive sector
KPIT is an Indian-headquartered company best described as a software integrator solely focused on automotive. Its 13,000 employees provide services, solutions and products on a worldwide basis. KPIT is supporting six original equipment manufacturers in North America, Europe and Japan in its software-defined vehicle (SDV) journey from defining the electrical/electronic (E/E) architecture to the development of domains such as advanced driver assistance systems, powertrain and connected vehicles. W...
Japanese automakers unite to boost in-car software development
Toyota, Honda and Nissan have entered into an agreement to promote collaboration on the development of in-car software, the Yomiuri Shimbun reported Oct. 16. The collaboration will explore standardizing specifications for certain car functions, including window operations and wiper movements. Executives from these Japanese automakers met officials of Japan’s Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry last week to discuss the details of this collaborative approach at the Japan Mobility Show, formerly...
Talking Heads: Disconnected vehicles
The US Commerce Department issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on Monday (Sept. 23) which, if approved, would ban the sale or import of vehicles that incorporate connectivity technologies plus systems incorporating prohibited hardware and software from countries of concern, specifically mainland China and Russia. The NPRM follows a process initiated by President Joe Biden in February and is based on public feedback to an earlier notice issued by the Commerce Department, which sought to...
Volvo Cars embraces new consolidated EV technology approach
Thanks to the arrival of software-defined vehicles (SDVs), automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are rethinking their traditional approaches to vehicle design and development. Their focus is shifting toward software and hardware lifecycle innovations and accelerating time-to-market, necessitating enhanced collaboration and integration of practices from other industries. SDVs are enabling these OEMs to deliver backward-compatible features and timely software updates over-the-air, imp...
Embracing the shift to software-defined vehicles: Interview with Elektrobit
The software-defined vehicle (SDV) is a new buzz phrase in the car industry. It refers to vehicles that can enhance their capabilities through software updates, eliminating the need for physical part replacements. SDVs use software to govern operations, incorporate new features, and facilitate the integration of novel functionalities. This concept marks an advancement in the automotive industry, laying the foundation for autonomous driving and vehicle connectivity technologies. To learn more,...
Embracing Digital Twins in the Automotive Industry: Interview with PTC
A digital twin (DT) is a virtual replica of a physical asset that uses real-world data and models to improve operations and aid in decision-making. It incorporates real-time and historical data, as well as engineering, simulation and machine learning models. By creating a digital twin, the automotive industry can gain insights into the performance and behavior of physical assets, optimize operations and make more informed decisions. The use of DTs in the automotive industry is expected to bec...
Tech innovators in the auto space: Interview with Baidu AI Cloud
The emergence of software-defined vehicles (SDVs) represents a seismic shift in the automotive industry and the broader mobility ecosystem. SDVs go beyond being traditional vehicles and function as platforms for connectivity, data generation, personalization and monetization. They have the potential to disrupt established business models, drive innovation and reshape our perception of vehicles. SDVs have implications that extend beyond the automotive sector, impacting public transportation, city...
Embracing Digital Twins in the Automotive Industry: Interview with IBM
A digital twin (DT) is a virtual replica of a physical asset that uses real-world data and models to improve operations and aid in decision-making. It incorporates real-time and historical data, as well as engineering, simulation and machine-learning models. By creating a DT, the automotive industry can gain insights into the performance and behavior of physical assets, optimize operations and make more informed decisions. The use of DTs in the automotive industry should become more widesprea...
Embracing Digital Twins in the Automotive Industry: Interview with Ansys
A digital twin (DT) is a virtual replica of a physical asset that uses real-world data and models to improve operations and aid in decision-making. It incorporates real-time and historical data, as well as engineering, simulation and machine learning models. By creating a digital twin, the automotive industry can gain insights into the performance and behavior of physical assets, optimize operations and make more informed decisions. The use of DTs in the automotive industry is expected to bec...
Embracing Digital Twins in the Automotive Industry: Interview with Digiflec
A digital twin (DT) is a virtual replica of a physical asset that uses real-world data and models to improve operations and aid in decision-making. It incorporates real-time and historical data, as well as engineering, simulation, and machine learning models. By creating a digital twin, the automotive industry can gain insights into the performance and behavior of physical assets, optimize operations and make more informed decisions. The use of DTs in the automotive industry is expected to be...
Embracing Digital Twins in the Automotive Industry: Interview with rFpro
A digital twin (DT) is a virtual replica of a physical asset that uses real-world data and models to improve operations and aid in decision-making. It incorporates real-time and historical data, as well as engineering, simulation, and machine learning models. By creating a digital twin, the automotive industry can gain insights into the performance and behavior of physical assets, optimize operations and make more informed decisions. The use of DTs in the automotive industry is expected to be...
Embracing Digital Twins in the Automotive Industry: Interview with ABB Robotics
A digital twin (DT) is a virtual replica of a physical asset that uses real-world data and models to improve operations and aid in decision-making. It incorporates real-time and historical data, as well as engineering, simulation, and machine learning models. By creating a digital twin, the automotive industry can gain insights into the performance and behavior of physical assets, optimize operations and make more informed decisions. The use of DTs in the automotive industry is expected to be...
Embracing the shift to software-defined vehicles: Q&A with Red Hat
The software-defined vehicle (SDV) is a new buzz phrase in the car industry. It refers to vehicles that can enhance their capabilities through software updates, eliminating the need for physical part replacements. SDVs use software to govern operations, incorporate new features, and facilitate the integration of novel functionalities. This concept marks an advancement in the automotive industry, laying the foundation for autonomous driving and vehicle connectivity technologies. To learn more,...
Tech innovators in the auto space: Interview with Lenovo VP of vehicle computing
Key takeaways: Collaboration between the technology and automotive industries is paramount for mutual learning and advancement. In the next 5-10 years, the ability to learn quickly and effectively from each other will be the key to success. It is not a competition, but a collaborative effort to leverage strengths and drive innovation. Large language models have the potential to revolutionize the automotive industry by enhancing the driving experience and improving productivity for automa...
Software-defined vehicles: Interview with Stellantis chief software officer
Key takeaways: The shift to centralized computing is disrupting the business models of many players in the industry, including tier 1 suppliers who are now considering licensing software to car manufacturers for use on the centralized computer. This change in mindset and business approach within the industry has been noticeable over the past three years. Stellantis has made the decision to insource a significant portion of its software development to increase efficiency and have greater ...
Cloud computing use cases for automotive - raining innovation
Thanks to the proverbial software-defined vehicle (SDV) that is helping the industry realize the buzz around CASE (connectivity, autonomy, shared mobility, electrification) megatrends, data flowing out of vehicle ecosystems have spiraled out of control. To put things into perspective, a typical connected vehicle can generate nearly 25 GB of data per hour and collect information from more than 100 different datapoints, thanks to embedded features including geolocation and navigation, companion ap...
Denso hosts software strategy briefing; plans to expand software business to ¥800 billion by 2035
The automotive industry is witnessing growing demand for advanced software to support intelligent vehicle functions, such as electrification, connectivity and automated driving. Denso hosted a software strategy briefing on July 12, highlighting how the leading Japanese supplier is approaching onboard software development based on its vision. At the event, Atsushi Hayashida, chief software officer of Denso, emphasized on three core strengths — integration capabilities, human resource capabiliti...
The shift to software-defined vehicles: Valeo China interview
Software-defined vehicles (SDVs) govern operations, integrate new features and facilitate the addition of novel functionalities through software. This advancement in the automotive industry is paving the way for autonomous driving and vehicle connectivity technologies. SDVs are evolving through the separation of software and hardware development, similar to smartphones. Original equipment manufacturers are creating "walled gardens" for applications, which involve continuous agile software dev...
Volkswagen – Rivian deal: VW gets E/E architecture, Rivian gets capital and scale
On June 25, Volkswagen Group and US-based electric carmaker Rivian Automotive announced their plan to set up an equal joint venture company that will focus on developing the next-generation electrical and electronic (E/E) architecture and software solutions that will be central to upcoming electric vehicles from both the carmakers. The strategic partnership also entails Volkswagen’s plan to invest $5 billion in Rivian, starting with an initial investment of $1 billion through an unsecured c...
Volkswagen to invest $5 billion in Rivian, both companies to set up a JV
US electric-car maker Rivian Automotive and Europe’s largest carmaker Volkswagen Group plan to set up an equal joint venture to focus on developing next-generation electrical architecture and software solutions that can benefit both the companies in their respective EV lineup in the future, Rivian announced June 25. The two companies expect that the JV will be formed by the fourth quarter of 2024. The strategic partnership also entails Volkswagen Group's plan of investing $5 billion in Rivi...
Ex-Valeo Geoffrey Bouquot to head innovation and software-defined vehicle division at Audi
Audi, Volkswagen’s premium car unit, has appointed Geoffrey Bouquot as the new board member for innovation and software-defined vehicle (SDV) — a newly created division as part of the carmaker’s focus on building software capabilities to prepare for the future, the company announced on June 3. Bouquot fills a newly created dedicated position for innovation and software-defined vehicle (SDV) on the board of management, the company said, adding that with the new position, the supervisory ...
Keysight secures approval to emerge as technical service provider for UNECE regulation
As reported in a press release on May 8, Keysight Technologies' device security research lab, Riscure Security Solutions, has received formal approval from the Netherlands Vehicle Authority (RDW) to become a designated technical service provider for approval of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) R155 and R156 regulations. Created by the World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29), the UNECE R155 and R156 regulations establish cybersecurity and software ...
Red Hat teams up with Renesas for software-defined vehicles
Red Hat Inc. announced a joint effort with Renesas Electronics Corp. on May 7 to build an open and flexible compute platform to help shape the future of software-defined vehicles (SDVs). Through this collaboration, Red Hat In-Vehicle Operating System will be integrated with the Renesas R-Car Software Development Kit (SKD) that is tightly coupled with the upstream Linux kernel, delivering significant flexibility and faster deployment of new features. A company press re...
Argus launches platform for software-defined vehicle manufacturers
Argus Cyber Security has launched the Argus Development Security Operations Platform (DevSecOps platform), it said in a press release dated May 8. The platform is designed to address security challenges faced by manufacturers of software-defined vehicles (SDVs) and their suppliers. The platform integrates various cybersecurity technologies and services to automate the entire DevSecOps process, enabling businesses to improve product quality, accelerate time to market and reduce costs. The...
Synopsys sells Software Integrity Group for up to $2.1B, expects closure in H2 2024
Synopsys, a Nasdaq-listed company, has entered into a definitive agreement with private equity firms Clearlake Capital Group and Francisco Partners to sell its Software Integrity Group business for up to $2.1 billion. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2024, subject to regulatory approvals. Upon closure, the business will become an independent, privately held application security testing software provider. The existing Software Integrity Group management team is expect...
eSync Alliance updates over-the-air standard to accelerate software-defined vehicle development
The eSync Alliance has released Version 2.2 of its specification for over-the-air (OTA) data exchange, according to a press release dated May 2. The new release is aimed at improving interoperability among automakers and suppliers, and accelerating the development of software-defined vehicles (SDVs). The new specification builds on the experiences of alliance members in implementing OTA programs and clarifies and tightens the specifications to minimize potential divergent interpretations and ...
Wind River partners with Elektrobit to advance software-defined vehicle solutions
Wind River announced that it has collaborated with Elektrobit to demonstrate foundational software for autonomous, electric, software-defined vehicles, according to a press release on May 1. In this collaboration, Wind River provides VxWorks as the real-time operating system. Elektrobit offers its second-generation EB corbos AdaptiveCore software and EB corbos Studio tools, and has created the AUTOSAR Adaptive Platform-based software framework for autonomous driving domain controllers. Elektr...
Tech innovators in the auto space: Q&A with Tencent
Mainland China's complex road systems, megacities, dense populations, and unique traffic behaviors present challenges for autonomous driving technology development. However, the country also offers rich scenarios, abundant data, and numerous rare and unexpected corner cases that are crucial for the safe and effective evolution of autonomous driving. The Gen-X demographic in mainland China, a significant portion of whom plan to purchase cars with Level 2+ driver assistance functions, provides ide...
Elektrobit's EB corbos Linux for Safety Applications gains industry approval for automotive functional Safety standards
Elektrobit, a leading provider of automotive software solutions, has announced the launch of EB corbos Linux for Safety Applications, the first open-source operating system solution assessed to be compliant with automotive functional safety standards. This groundbreaking solution offers several benefits, including up to 15 years of maintenance to ensure security throughout the product's lifetime, up to 50 percent faster time to market due to faster development cycles with open source, and inh...
The shift to software-defined vehicles: Q&A with NIO
Software-defined vehicles (SDVs) use software to govern operations, incorporate new features and facilitate the integration of novel functionalities. This concept marks an advancement in the automotive industry, laying the foundation for autonomous driving and vehicle connectivity technologies. The evolution of SDVs entails separating software and hardware development, like smartphones. Original equipment manufacturers are establishing “walled gardens” for applications. This shift encompa...
The shift to software-defined vehicles: Q&A with Iflytek
Software-defined vehicles (SDVs) use software to govern operations, incorporate new features and facilitate the integration of novel functionalities. This concept marks an advancement in the automotive industry, laying the foundation for autonomous driving and vehicle connectivity technologies. The evolution of SDVs entails separating software and hardware development, such as smartphones. Original equipment manufacturers are establishing “walled gardens” for applications. This shift enco...
TTTech Auto unveils new software solution for auto workload management
TTTech Auto has unveiled a software solution for workload management in the automotive sector called MotionWise Schedule, according to a press statement on April 17. It is an extension of its flagship product MotionWise, a safety middleware designed for distributed architectures requiring safety and real-time properties. MotionWise Schedule features MotionWise technologies, which enables a seamless integration with standardized-based as well as custom architectures. The solution enables highl...
Anyverse, Sony partner for advanced autonomous tech development
Anyverse has collaborated with Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corp. to integrate Sony's image sensor models into Anyverse's synthetic data platform, it said in a press release dated April 16. The collaboration aims to advance the development of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), autonomous driving and other autonomous technologies. This reduces the reliance on real-world data collection and streamlines go-to-market timelines while minimizing costs associated with physical testing. ...
Sasken, Joynext partner for cutting-edge auto platforms
Sasken Technologies has tied up with Joynext to develop cutting-edge platforms for both in-vehicle systems and off-vehicle cloud and digital services, according to a press release dated April 16. Sasken and Joynext will focus on automotive software maintenance, including Automotive Software Process Improvement Capability dEtermination (ASPICE) compliance, and the definition and implementation of enhancements for new products to keep pace with evolving software-defined vehicle (SDV) architec...
ETAS, BlackBerry QNX partner for safety-critical software solutions in automotive industry
ETAS GmbH and BlackBerry QNX have signed a partnership to sell and market software solutions to automakers and their suppliers, simplifying the development of safety-critical functions for software-defined vehicles (SDVs). The partnership combines ETAS' middleware RTA-VRTE based on AUTOSAR Adaptive and QNX® Operating System with ETAS' automotive firewall and host-based intrusion detection technology. This integrated solution provides a high-performance and safe foundation for the development...
Green Hills, STMicroelectronics and Cetitec team up for configurable in-vehicle comms platform
Green Hills Software, STMicroelectronics and Cetitec have collaborated to deliver a configurable in-vehicle communications platform for zonal controllers in next-generation software-defined vehicle (SDV) architectures. The platform combines Green Hills' µ-velOSity real-time operating system (RTOS); ST's Stellar Integration MCU platform; and Cetitec's advanced networking stacks, gateways and routing frameworks. The solution provides a high-performance, safe and secure platform for consolidati...
Software-defined vehicles: An identity crisis for the industry?
We are entering an era where vehicles will be defined by their software. Think of that statement. In isolation, it says a lot. Throughout the past hundred years or so, vehicles have largely been defined by their brand. Alfred Sloan built a whole company on this principle. Today, Carlos Tavares, with Stellantis, has built a house of brands that appeal to different parts of the market with varying degrees of overlap. The brand of car we drove defined who we were as people. Driving a Volvo defined ...
The shift to software-defined vehicles: Q&A with KPIT Technologies
Software-defined vehicles (SDVs) use software to govern operations, incorporate new features and facilitate the integration of novel functionalities. This concept marks an advancement in the automotive industry, laying the foundation for autonomous driving and vehicle connectivity technologies. The evolution of SDVs entails separating software and hardware development, like smartphones. Original equipment manufacturers are establishing “walled gardens” for applications. This shift encompa...
Green Hills Software and NXP Semiconductors join forces on vehicle software platform
Green Hills Software, a global leader in embedded safety and security, has announced its significant role in NXP Semiconductors' open S32 CoreRide platform, an industry-first vehicle software platform that streamlines complex vehicle architecture development.  The platform merges NXP's comprehensive hardware portfolio with Green Hills Software's reliable and secure foundational software solutions, offering vehicle manufacturers and tier 1s unique means to address vehicle architectur...
BMW partners with Tata Technologies to develop automotive software and business IT solutions
BMW Group has partnered with engineering and digital services company Tata Technologies in India, it said in a press release dated April 2. Under the partnership agreement, the two companies will form a joint venture with the aim to establish a software and IT development hub in the cities of Pune, Bangalore and Chennai in India. While the hubs in Bangalore and Pune is expected to handle development and operations activities, the Chennai hub will focus on business IT solutions. The JV will le...
NXP launches S32 CoreRide platform to accelerate development of software-defined vehicles
NXP Semiconductors has launched the S32 CoreRide platform that simplifies complex vehicle architecture development and reduces costs for automakers and tier 1 suppliers, as reported in a press release on March 28. The platform combines NXP's extensive hardware portfolio with software from leading automotive experts, including Accenture ESR Labs, ArcherMind, Blackberry QNX, Elektrobit, ETAS, Green Hills Software, Sonatus, Synopsys, TTTech Auto, Vector Informatik GmbH and Wind River. The pla...
Hyundai Motor to invest over $50 billion in South Korea between 2024–26
South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor Group plans to make a big-ticket investment of 68 trillion won (over $50 billion) on research and development projects, capacity expansion and recruitment of new talent between 2024–26, as the company prepares to transition to zero-emission mobility, Hyundai announced March 27. The earmarked investments are aligned with Hyundai Motor’s larger strategy of becoming one of the top three electric vehicle manufacturers globally by 2030. Hyundai’s inves...
Wind River advances software-defined vehicle innovation with AWS-based platform
Wind River, a global leader in delivering software for mission-critical intelligent systems, has advanced software-defined vehicle innovation with its cutting-edge Wind River Studio Developer offering, now available running on Amazon Web Services (AWS). The platform is being showcased at the Santa Clara AWS Prototyping and Innovation Lab. Wind River Studio Developer is an edge-to-cloud, flexible and open DevOps platform that enables higher developer productivity, operational quality and effic...
Xpeng unveils AI-driven smart car brand for mainland Chinese consumers
Xpeng, a smart electric vehicle (Smart EV) company, is launching a new brand targeting the 100,000-150,000 yuan (about $14,000-$21,000) mass market in mainland China, it said in a press release dated March 19. The new brand, which will offer "the first AI-driven smart car for young people," aims to provide a genuine AI-driven user experience through its products. Xpeng plans to launch an A-class Smart EV priced between 100,000 to 150,000 yuan, which reportedly accounts for approximately 34% o...
Hyundai shifts focus on software-defined vehicles to hedge against slowing EV demand
Hyundai Motor Co.'s leading global automaker has decided to hone its electric vehicle price competitiveness through tech advancement and efficient manufacturing process, following in the footsteps of its rivals to cut costs as the car industry's prospects are clouded by slower-than-expected EV uptake, the Korea Economic Daily reported on March 21. The company’s Chief Executive Chang Jae-hoon said its main business strategy for this year is to enhance its EVs’ price competitiveness. In a s...
The shift to software-defined vehicles: Foryou General Electronics interview
Software-defined vehicles (SDVs) govern operations, integrate new features and facilitate the addition of novel functionalities through software. This advancement in the automotive industry is paving the way for autonomous driving and vehicle connectivity technologies. SDVs are evolving through the separation of software and hardware development, similar to smartphones. Original equipment manufacturers are creating "walled gardens" for applications, which involves continuous agile software de...
Cadence, Arm collaborate on chiplet-based platform for automotive software development
Cadence Design Systems and Arm have collaborated to create a chiplet-based reference design and software development platform for the automotive industry, a press release dated March 13 read. The platform aims to accelerate software-defined vehicle (SDV) innovation by providing a scalable chiplet architecture and interface interoperability. The solution is built using the latest Arm Automotive Enhanced technologies and Cadence intellectual property (IP), and includes a complementary software ...
LeddarTech partners with Arm on future-ready software-defined vehicles
LeddarTech has announced a collaboration with Arm to develop the next generation of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving technology for software-defined vehicles, according to a press release dated March 13. The collaboration will leverage Arm's latest Automotive Enhanced (AE) technology and LeddarTech's patented AI-based, low-level sensor fusion and perception software, LeddarVision. The goal of the partnership is to enhance CPU capabilities for ADAS, accelerate t...
Intel's silicon-enforced separation unlocks optimal performance for software-defined vehicles
In the automotive industry, there is a growing trend toward software-defined vehicles (SDVs) that rely on software virtualization to optimize performance. However, current solutions are facing bottlenecks due to the limitations of traditional hypervisors, which cannot scale to meet the demands of modern workloads. Intel's silicon-enforced separation offers a unique solution by bypassing the hypervisor and unlocking additional performance within the software for better quality and new workload...
Soda unveils SDV Kit for vehicle software development
Soda has launched its SDV Kit, a ready-to-use kit for software-defined vehicle (SDV) creation, according to a press release dated March 6. The kit addresses the critical demand for faster vehicle software engineering amid shrinking budgets and traditional outsourcing to over 150 suppliers. The SDV Kit includes AI-powered tools to assist engineers from requirements to certification and provides over 200 ready-to-use vehicle features with requirements, architecture, software and tests...
Untether AI joins SOAFEE SIG to accelerate AI inference for software-defined vehicles
Untether AI has joined the Scalable Open Architecture for Embedded Edge (SOAFEE) Special Interest Group (SIG), it said in a press release dated March 7. The SOAFEE SIG is focused on advancing the deployment of software-defined vehicles (SDV) through an architecture with associated reference implementations. Untether AI's expertise in AI inference acceleration for ADAS and AV applications will contribute to the organization's goals. The key to platform scaling for SDVs depends on a centralized...
TTTech Auto and BlackBerry QNX expands partnership to work on software-defined vehicles
TTTech Auto has expanded its partnership with BlackBerry to address the complexity challenges of software-defined vehicles (SDVs), according to a press release dated March 7. The partnership will support the native integration of the latest QNX Operating System (OS) 8.0 with TTTech Auto's scheduling solutions in a single safety-certified product. This will enable better utilization of the underlying semiconductors in mission-critical environments such as advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS)...
Valeo joins SDVerse marketplace for software collaboration in mobility industry
Valeo, a leading automotive supplier, has joined the SDVerse Vehicle Software Marketplace as a launch partner. The platform, founded by General Motors, Magna and Wipro, aims to bring software developers and mobility players together in a matchmaking system that promotes transparency and interoperability. Valeo will bring its innovative software solutions to the platform later in 2024. Speaking on the development, Jeffrey Shay, president of Valeo North America, said, “We are at the heart of ...
Fraunhofer updates on CeCaS automotive project
Fraunhofer and partners from the automotive industry are working on a joint research project, CeCaS (Central Car Server — Supercomputing for Automotive), to revolutionize the computer architecture used in cars, it said in a March 1 press release. The goal is to create a central supercomputing platform that can control all components of a car, including safety-critical systems such as the engine, gearbox and brakes, as well as non-critical systems such as entertainment and climate control. T...
Xpeng announces expansion plans in Chinese auto market
Xpeng has announced plans to hire 4,000 new employees in 2024 and invest heavily in AI. The company aims to navigate what it describes as a fiercely competitive landscape in the world's largest auto market, as reported by Automotive News on Feb. 19. The addition of 4,000 employees would mark a 25% increase in Xpeng's workforce, which stood at 15,829 at the end of 2022. CEO He Xiaopeng revealed that the company will allocate 3.5 billion yuan (about $486.36 million) toward AI research a...
INTERVIEW: Mobileye’s vision for software-defined vehicles
In this S&P Global Mobility interview, Mobileye executives discuss the transformations in Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs) and the impact on vehicle operations. We learn more about how data from automated driving systems underpins live graphics in vehicle visualization, creating advanced alerts for vehicle operators and adding a second layer of defense to collision avoidance applications. The challenges in SDV design are also discussed, with the company highlighting its work with original eq...
L&T Technology Services joins hands with BlackBerry to offer software defined vehicle solutions
L&T Technology Services Limited, (LTTS) a pioneering digital engineering and R&D services company, on Feb.13 announced a strategic partnership with BlackBerry, the trusted security software and services company. The collaboration is set to leverage the BlackBerry® QNX® suite of automotive software solutions and enable the development of innovative Software Defined Vehicles (SDVs) for global Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). The partnership establishes LTTS integrating cutting...
Harman joins Eclipse Foundation’s Software-Defined Vehicle Working Group
To shape the industrywide effort to build a vendor-agnostic, open-source ecosystem focused on creating the foundation for a new era in automotive, Harman on Feb. 6 announced that it has joined the Eclipse Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) Working Group at The Eclipse Foundation. The Eclipse SDV Working Group is at the forefront of this evolution, providing a vendor-neutral forum for individuals and organizations to collaborate. Members are actively working together to create open-source software...
The shift to software-defined vehicles: Q&A with Elektrobit
Software-defined vehicles (SDVs) use software to govern operations, incorporate new features, and facilitate the integration of novel functionalities. This concept marks an advancement in the automotive industry, laying the foundation for autonomous driving and vehicle connectivity technologies. The evolution of SDVs entails separating software and hardware development, like smartphones. OEMs are establishing “walled gardens” for applications. This shift encompasses continuous agile softw...
L&T Technology Services partners with Marelli for Digital Twin technology in automotive infotainment
L&T Technology Services (LTTS) has partnered with Marelli to unveil Digital Twin solutions, it said in a press release on Jan. 31. The collaboration aims to streamline software development processes and reduce prototype costs, making it possible to develop software-defined vehicles (SDVs) more efficiently. Marelli’s Digital Twin provides a virtual replica of the entire car electric-electronic architecture, including information clusters and infotainment. Built on Amazon Web Services (AW...
The shift to software-defined vehicles: Q&A with DXC Technology
Software-defined vehicles (SDVs) use software to govern operations, incorporate new features, and facilitate the integration of novel functionalities. This concept marks an advancement in the automotive industry, laying the foundation for autonomous driving and vehicle connectivity technologies. The evolution of SDVs entails separating software and hardware development, like smartphones. OEMs are establishing “walled gardens” for applications. This shift encompasses continuous agile softw...
Cloud and edge computing’s cumulative benefits for SDVs
As part of the shift toward software-defined vehicles (SDVs), automotive cloud computing is a strategic extension of vehicle-embedded systems computing. Original equipment manufacturers are striving for a connected, autonomous, shared and electric future, in which wireless communication between vehicles and the cloud become increasingly prevalent. The goal of an automotive cloud ecosystem is to create an enhanced vehicle experience for users while enabling OEMs and service providers to offer adv...
Vector introduces high-availability embedded software enabling automated driving
Vector has introduced high-availability embedded software for electronic control units (ECUs) that meets the highest safety requirements according to ISO 26262. The software ensures reliable operation, and is suitable for autonomous driving and x-by-wire systems, according to a press release on Jan. 23. The new software is available for Vector's MICROSAR Classic embedded software product. Vector's high-availability embedded software enables the development of safety-related systems ...
Ford unveils in-house digital experience software suite for improved integration and speed
US automaker Ford has unveiled its new digital experience software suite, called Ford and Lincoln Digital Experience, which will be available on the recently launched Nautilus and soon on other vehicles. The automaker developed this in-house operating system to improve integration with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and to offer high-speed and highly customizable software, CBTNews reported Jan. 22. The system features a windshield-wide dashboard screen with no touch-sensitive controls but in...
Faraday Future enhances user experience with OTA upgrades for FF 91 2.0
Faraday Future, a California-based global shared intelligent electric mobility ecosystem company, has completed nearly 1,600 over-the-air (OTA) upgrades and product enhancements for its FF 91 2.0 since deliveries began in 2023. The upgrades include 752 new additions and 846 improvements, showcasing a breakthrough in user experience and technology. One of the major highlights is the industry's first in-vehicle sporting events recommendation aggregation product, which integrates live broadcasts...
The shift to software-defined vehicles: Q&A with Nvidia
Software-defined vehicles (SDVs) use software to govern operations, incorporate new features, and facilitate the integration of novel functionalities. This concept marks an advancement in the automotive industry, laying the foundation for autonomous driving and vehicle connectivity technologies. The evolution of SDVs entails separating software and hardware development, like smartphones. OEMs are establishing “walled gardens” for applications. This shift encompasses continuous agile softw...
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