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Time of India
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Elektrobit launches lightweight software for smart ECUs to power future-ready SDVs
Global automotive software leader Elektrobit has launched EB tresos AutoCore Light, a streamlined and scalable software platform designed for smart, cost-efficient Electronic Control Units (ECUs) used in the next generation of Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs). AutoCore Light is aimed at peripheral ECUs such as smart sensors and actuators. It is built for seamless integration into zonal and domain-based architectures, allowing automakers to reduce development costs and system complexity. This innovation marks an important step in Elektrobit's strategy to offer flexible, modular software tailored to the demands of future mobility. Jagan Rajagopalan, Head of Strategy & Portfolio at Elektrobit Automotive GmbH, said the new platform provides a smart, efficient entry point for customers building future-ready software. He highlighted its modular, lightweight design as a move away from the traditional monolithic architecture. The platform supports signal-based communication and is compatible with resource-constrained microcontrollers, including Cortex M0+ and M4F. It is ASIL-B ready and CSMS certified, ensuring that it meets current automotive safety and cybersecurity standards . Additionally, optional extension packages such as J1939 and DLT can be added to address specific functional needs. Internal estimates suggest that AutoCore Light can help OEMs reduce costs associated with electrical/electronic architecture and R&D by up to 30 per cent compared to traditional AUTOSAR Basic implementations.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Elektrobit and Foxconn plan to jointly develop EV platform
This story was originally published on Automotive Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Automotive Dive newsletter. Automotive software developer Elektrobit has signed a joint development agreement with electronics contract manufacturer Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. ('Foxconn') to build an AI-powered platform for software-defined, electric vehicles, the company announced in a June 25 press release. The scalable vehicle architecture, dubbed ' will support multiple high-performance and real-time ECUs. It will also include service-oriented architectures across three core functional domains. The platform will include a reference E/E architecture, non-differentiating EV operating system and EV application, according to the release. According to Elektrobit, the project with Taiwan-based Foxconn will leverage its core strengths in open-source and proprietary software applications and their integration into large-scale automotive projects. The two companies also aim to reduce the platform's complexity to accelerate its deployment and reduce the total cost of ownership, according to the release. 'Elektrobit and Foxconn will combine their unique strengths in software and hardware to become an original design manufacturing (ODM) team for the automotive industry, " said Elektrobit CEO, Maria Anhalt, in an emailed statement to Automotive Dive. 'This will make collaborating with OEMs much simpler in the future.' The service-oriented architecture of the platform is intended to simplify the vehicle's software systems and functions by separating them into independent, reusable parts that each performs a specific task. This design offers a high level of interoperability and each component can communicate with other networked devices in the vehicle, regardless of their embedded programming language or hardware configurations. While the platform's reference E/E architecture will serve as a standardized framework, incorporating all of the vehicle's electronic hardware and software components. Adopting a zonal architecture reduces complexity and allows developers to more easily add software-based features and functionality to vehicles via over-the-air updates. A common reference architecture used by automakers today is AUTOSAR, which serves as an open, standardized and reusable software layer for the dozens of ECUs a modern vehicle may utilize. In addition, the platform will support hardware abstraction layers, allowing all higher-level applications to communicate with the rest of a vehicle's hardware components, such as ECUs and sensors. Further development of the platform will be supported by a continuous integration, testing and delivery (CI/CD) toolchain, as well as a Level 3 virtual environment, according to Elektrobit. The platform will also include a vehicle application program interface for third-party developers. 'OEMs determine the level of engagement they want from us as a partner, from contract design and manufacturing of multiple sub-systems, the complete E/E system with or without EV skateboard, up to a complete vehicle,' Anhalt said. 'This approach will enable OEMs to reduce total cost of ownership and allow them to expand their EV portfolios into new markets.' Foxconn is best known as Apple's primary contract manufacturer, assembling hundreds of millions of laptops, iPhones, iPads and other high-tech electronics over the years for the technology giant. But Foxconn has also been exploring partnerships with global automakers, which in the future may include production of an entire vehicle for an OEM. In July 2021, Foxconn established the 'Mobility in Harmony' Consortium, an open electric vehicle alliance with the primary goal of creating a standardized, open and modular platform for next-generation EVs, as well as developing autonomous driving systems and other mobility applications. In May 2022, Foxconn acquired GM's former Lordstown Assembly plant in Ohio from EV truck startup Lordstown Motors for $230 million, with plans to take over production of its Endurance electric pickup truck and establish an EV production hub in North America. However, Lordstown Motors filed for bankruptcy in June 2023 and the plans were canceled. 'Our collaboration with Foxconn is another milestone in the evolution of software-defined vehicles,' said Anhalt in the release. 'By combining Elektrobit's automotive software expertise with Foxconn's manufacturing and hardware innovation, we are creating a scalable platform that reduces complexity, shortens development cycles and supports future mobility business models.' At this early stage, Elektrobit has only announced the joint development agreement for the platform and no decisions have been made regarding its launch timeline or what customers might utilize it, according to a company spokesperson. Elektrobit is a wholly-owned, independently-operated subsidiary of Tier 1 supplier Continental. The company's automotive clients include Ford Motor Co., General Motors, BMW, Daimler, Volkswagen Group and Volvo. Elektrobit software is installed in over 600 million vehicles worldwide, according to its website. In addition to its automotive customers, Elektrobit's premium industry partners include Google, Amazon and AWS, Qualcomm, Microsoft Azure, Infineon and Texas Instruments. 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Yahoo
7 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Elektrobit introduces peripheral ECU software for SDVs
Elektrobit has introduced EB tresos AutoCore Light, aimed at advancing the development of cost-effective software for software-defined vehicles (SDVs). This software is tailored for peripheral electronic control units (ECUs), such as smart sensors and actuators, and is compatible with modern zonal architectures and upgrades of current domain architectures. Elektrobit says it is leveraging expertise in automotive embedded software and its success with the EB tresos AutoCore to offer a modular, 'standards-compliant' solution. EB tresos AutoCore Light's modular architecture promotes code reuse, streamlines updates, and shortens development time. Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) can utilise this software to integrate smart sensors and actuators into their electrical/electronic (E/E) architectures. EB tresos AutoCore and EB zoneo offer the software foundation for zonal ECUs. By consolidating functions into zonal ECUs and tailoring peripheral ECUs without OEM-specific needs, Elektrobit's internal measurements suggest that hardware and research and development (R&D) expenses could be minimised by up to 30% against typical AUTOSAR Basic software. EB tresos AutoCore Light employs signal-based communication, avoiding the introduction of new complexities, and is Automotive Safety Integrity Level B (ASIL B) ready and Cybersecurity Management System (CSMS) certified, ensuring 'safe and secure' implementation on constrained hardware. Elektrobit offers extension packages for customers looking to widen functionality, with tailored add-ons available depending on memory (ROM/RAM) requirements. The first version of EB tresos AutoCore Light is currently available on select Cortex M0+, M4F, and similar microcontroller platforms, with additional updates anticipated later in the year. Elektrobit Automotive Strategy & Portfolio head, Elektrobit Automotive Jagan Rajagopalan said: 'The software-defined-vehicle is a complex ecosystem, and EB tresos AutoCore Light offers a smart, efficient entry point for customers aiming to build scalable, future-ready software. Tailored for resource-constrained peripheral ECUs, it breaks away from traditional monolithic architectures with a lightweight, modular design. 'By building on proven EB tresos AutoCore components, it empowers customers to accelerate development, reduce integration complexity, and confidently scale their SDV strategies.' Last month, Elektrobit entered into a joint development agreement with Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) to create an AI-centric software platform for software-defined electric vehicles. "Elektrobit introduces peripheral ECU software for SDVs" was originally created and published by Just Auto, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
26-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Elektrobit and Foxconn partner for smart EV platform
Elektrobit has signed a joint development agreement with electronics manufacturer Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) to create a new AI-centric software platform intended to support software-defined electric vehicles (EVs). The partnership aims to innovate and bring to market smart automotive platform solutions that simplify the complexity of vehicle systems, minimise the total expense of ownership, and scale production. The planned smart EV platform will include both hardware and software components. It will also feature a reference electrical/electronic architecture ( a non-differentiating EV operating system, as well as an EV application. Post-completion, the and system is set to become the core infrastructure of the software-defined vehicle (SDV) platform, leveraging the software platform integration offerings by Elektrobit, a German automotive software products and services provider. This will facilitate the operation of several 'high-performance' and real-time electronic control units (ECUs), while also fostering service-oriented architectures throughout various functional areas. Additionally, it will include a semantic vehicle application programming interface (API) designed to accommodate third-party applications. The development of this platform will be bolstered by a continuous integration/continuous testing/continuous deployment (CI/CT/CD) toolchain and a Level three virtualised environment. Elektrobit CEO Maria Anhalt said: 'Elektrobit has a unique value proposition in automotive embedded software development with regards to both development of our own software products, and integration and homologation of large-scale automotive series projects." "Our collaboration with Foxconn is another milestone in the evolution of software-defined vehicles. By combining Elektrobit's automotive software expertise with Foxconn's manufacturing and hardware innovation, we are creating a scalable platform that reduces complexity, shortens development cycles and supports future mobility business models.' Earlier in the year, Cognizant partnered with Elektrobit to advance SDVs' development by incorporating the latter's software development kit (SDK) for EB corbos AdaptiveCore into Cognizant's SDV solution accelerator. "Elektrobit and Foxconn partner for smart EV platform" was originally created and published by Just Auto, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Elektrobit and Foxconn partner to develop AI-based EV software platform
Elektrobit has entered into a joint development agreement with Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) to co-develop a flexible, AI-centric software platform intended for software-defined electric vehicles (EVs). The collaboration will combine Elektrobit's experience in automotive software with Foxconn's capabilities in electronics manufacturing. The partnership aims to create as part of a larger smart EV platform, which will also include a reference electrical/electronic architecture ( and EV application. The goal is to streamline production, reduce overall system complexity and cost, and accelerate the commercialisation of software-defined mobility solutions . Platform design and architecture Once completed, and will form the foundation of a scalable platform for software-defined vehicles (SDVs). The platform will support multiple high-performance and real-time electronic control units (ECUs), with a service-oriented architecture across various functional domains. It will also offer a semantic vehicle API to enable integration with third-party applications. The development process will be backed by a continuous integration, testing, and deployment (CI/CT/CD) toolchain and a Level 3 virtualised environment, aimed at enhancing development efficiency and compatibility. Maria Anhalt, CEO of Elektrobit, said, 'Elektrobit has a unique value proposition in automotive embedded software development with regards to both, development of own software products, and integration and homologation of large-scale automotive series projects." "Our collaboration with Foxconn is another milestone in the evolution of software-defined vehicles. By combining Elektrobit's automotive software expertise with Foxconn's manufacturing and hardware innovation, we are creating a scalable platform that reduces complexity, shortens development cycles and supports future mobility business models,' she added. The initiative is part of a broader effort by both companies to enable supply chain innovation and support the shift towards service-driven mobility architecture.
