• Electrification, connectivity, and ADAS penetration in passenger cars are projected to reach 58%, 98%, and 99%, respectively, by 2030.
• Collaboration among value chain players will be crucial for achieving the true potential of Software-defined Vehicles (SDVs).
• Aptiv’s acquisition of Wind River will enable automakers to accelerate their transition from hardware-driven legacy architectures to software-defined platforms.

As the industry transitions from hardware-centric to software-centric vehicles, legacy automakers are still working to find the right balance between a vertically integrated approach and outsourcing solutions. While these automakers have recently developed key skill sets and their own products, they often face challenges in scaling to meet the demands of emerging use cases and the evolving requirements of Software-defined Vehicles (SDVs).

Players like Aptiv offer flexible solutions that not only reduce costs but also enhance performance through platform-wide reusability, rigorous software validation, and the ability to deliver updates throughout the product lifecycle.

The penetration of electrification, connectivity, and ADAS in passenger cars has grown significantly in recent years and is projected to reach 58%, 98%, and 99%, respectively, by 2030. The legacy automakers will have to embrace the transition from embedded hardware to zonal and then central architecture in the SDV era while retaining competitiveness with emerging new-age EV companies, especially from China.

Aptiv’s expertise in vehicle architecture and software, combined with Wind River’s strengths in middleware and cloud-native platforms, provides a robust framework for adopting flexible, cloud-based architectures. This not only facilitates smoother SDV adoption but also creates opportunities for automakers and service providers to explore new business horizons. Wind River’s experience in mature domains such as telecommunications, aerospace and defence further enhances its ability to drive SDV adoption in the automotive industry.

The path to fully autonomous mobility remains challenging for automakers. Success will hinge on partnerships across the ecosystem, including components, Tier-1 suppliers, system integrators, software providers, cloud platforms, and service providers. Aptiv is building a strong network of collaborations across the SDV value chain, partnering with companies such as Hyundai Motor, Volkswagen Group, Changan Automobile, Mahindra & Mahindra, NXP, NVIDIA, Horizon Robotics, Microsoft Azure, AWS, Elektrobit, Tata Elxsi, Lyft, and TTTech. These partnerships are forging a path forward as we transition into the SDV era.

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