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Stellantis expands Qualcomm partnership for AI-powered vehicle platforms

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Stellantis and Qualcomm Technologies have announced an expansion of their multi-year technology collaboration to power next-generation Stellantis vehicles with Qualcomm Technologies’ Snapdragon Digital Chassis system-on-chips (SoCs).

The expanded collaboration integrates Snapdragon Digital Chassis solutions with STLA Brain, Stellantis’ electronic and software platform, enhancing cockpit, connectivity and advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) performance.

The scalable technology foundation aims to accelerate time to market, enable continuous feature upgrades and enhance the driving experience. Built to scale across brands and segments, Snapdragon Digital Chassis SoCs support Stellantis’ broader strategy to improve cost efficiency through platform standardization. [Read more…] about Stellantis expands Qualcomm partnership for AI-powered vehicle platforms

Why Modern Vehicles Depend on ECUs

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Today’s vehicles are no longer defined solely by their mechanical parts. Behind every smooth gear shift, every stable braking response, and every millisecond of engine timing sits an electronic control unit – commonly known as an ECU.

These small embedded computers have become the backbone of vehicle operation, managing everything from fuel delivery to collision prevention.

A single modern car can contain anywhere from 80 to over 100 ECUs, each assigned to a specific system. Understanding why vehicles depend so heavily on these units helps explain how cars, trucks, and electric vehicles function at the level drivers now expect. [Read more…] about Why Modern Vehicles Depend on ECUs

GlobalLogic and Elektrobit partner to accelerate software-defined vehicle development

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GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group company and a specialist in digital engineering, has announced a major strategic expansion of its long-standing partnership with Elektrobit, a developer of automotive software.

The alliance will accelerate the development and market adoption of next-generation software-defined vehicle (SDV) platforms.

GlobalLogic and Elektrobit have collaborated for the past 15 years, supporting Elektrobit’s industry-leading products in areas such as adaptive and classic Autosar middleware, in-vehicle infotainment systems, and connectivity. [Read more…] about GlobalLogic and Elektrobit partner to accelerate software-defined vehicle development

Harman to acquire ZF’s ADAS business in deal valued at €1.5 billion

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Harman International, a provider of automotive technology and lifestyle audio, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the advanced driver assistance systems business of ZF Group, comprising automotive compute solutions, smart cameras, radars and ADAS software functions.

The transaction is valued at €1.5 billion. [Read more…] about Harman to acquire ZF’s ADAS business in deal valued at €1.5 billion

Drako Tech launches ‘world’s first single-ECU automotive platform’

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Drako Tech has announced DriveOS with HyperSafety, which the company describes as “the automotive industry’s first single-ECU hard real-time automotive operating system”.

The Drako DriveOS platform was launched in 2015 and has been battle-tested in Drako GTE and Drako Dragon high performance vehicles. It consolidates all vehicle subsystem, including control systems, ADAS, digital cockpit, and entertainment, into a single standard PC – reducing cost, enabling faster development, and delivering cyber-secure OTA updates. DriveOS supports all propulsion systems – ICE, EV, and hybrid. [Read more…] about Drako Tech launches ‘world’s first single-ECU automotive platform’

BlackBerry QNX embedded technology ‘now powering more than 275 million vehicles on the road’

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QNX, a division of BlackBerry has announced that Counterpoint Research, a technology analysis and market research firm, has confirmed that QNX software is now embedded in more than 275 million vehicles worldwide; an increase of 100 million since 2020.

As automakers continue to navigate a period of profound transformation, the shift to software-defined vehicles (SDVs) is accelerating – placing software at the center of innovation, safety, and the in-vehicle experience.

This evolution is redefining how vehicles are designed, built, and maintained, making robust, scalable software platforms like QNX mission-critical for OEMs worldwide. [Read more…] about BlackBerry QNX embedded technology ‘now powering more than 275 million vehicles on the road’

The emergence of software-defined vehicles: Transforming transportation from the inside out

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A software-defined vehicle (SDV) platform is a comprehensive software and hardware architecture that allows vehicles to be upgraded and customized through software updates, rather than relying solely on hardware changes.

This means that features, functionalities, and even performance can be enhanced throughout the vehicle’s lifespan via over-the-air (OTA) updates, similar to how smartphones are updated.

The SDV platform centralizes software functions, enabling a more flexible and adaptable vehicle ecosystem. [Read more…] about The emergence of software-defined vehicles: Transforming transportation from the inside out

Harman opens new automotive software development facility in Poland

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Harman International, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, has opened a new office facility in Łódź, Poland to accommodate its “growing talent” in automotive software development in the country.

Harman says its new office offers “an open, collaborative, and superior work environment” for the company’s current and future staff.

It adds that the facility has several progressive design elements that will enhance employee collaboration across teams.  [Read more…] about Harman opens new automotive software development facility in Poland

Vector strengthens position in automotive software market with ArcCore acquisition

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Vector, the Stuttgart-based embedded software specialist for automotive embedded electronics, has acquired the Swedish embedded software specialist ArcCore.

The acquisition strengthens Vector’s portfolio of products and services in the field of AutoSar, the global automotive software standard for intelligent vehicles.

ArcCore was founded in 2006 and currently employs 80 people worldwide who work on developing and distributing products and services in the domain of embedded based solutions, primarily for the automotive market.  [Read more…] about Vector strengthens position in automotive software market with ArcCore acquisition