SDV Application Development
From the exhibition and presentation coverage at the JSAE 2025 in Yokohama
Summary
The trend toward SDVs (software-defined vehicles) is steadily advancing, and development environments and tools for applications that link in-vehicle ECUs (HPC/domain ECUs) and the cloud, which is a prerequisite for connected cars, are being developed. Standardization activities for application/software APIs*, which are the source of added value, have begun, moving from a competitive area to a cooperative area. In addition, cybersecurity measures, one of the weak points of SDVs/connected cars, are being prepared not only to prevent direct threats, but also in combination with SBOM*, classification and legal frameworks are also being prepared.
API* (Application Programming Interface): A point of contact that serves as a bridge between software programs and web services
SBOM*: Software Bill of Materials
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1. Exterior view of the Valeo booth (Source: Photo by MarkLines) |
The Automotive Engineering Exposition 2025, organized by the Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan, Inc., was held from May 22 to 24, 2025, at the Pacifico Yokohama convention and exhibition center. This report describes the content of exhibits and presentations related to SDVs (Software Defined Vehicles) by Valeo, Canon IT Solutions, Siemens, NTT Data ARC, Vector, VicOne, and JASPAR, as well as the presentations by PlaxidityX and Bosch.
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