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Dramatic changes are coming to vehicles that reflect the rapidly evolving ecosystem in which they operate today or will in the near future. The “software-defined everything” era – fueled by huge amounts of data and analytics is now under way. It will reshape automotive electric/electronic architectures, open the way for more advanced onboard technology and allow vehicles to better interact with their environments. Here’s a look at how the industry views and is positioned for the coming evolution, including:
- The expected timeline for Service Oriented Architectures to hit the market.
- The move from centralized hardware to Domain Controllers to Zonal approaches.
- The importance of Connectivity and IP-based Networks in sharing valuable data in and outside of the vehicle.
