out a changeover to high-value-added electric power steering (EPS) systems, which offer high profitability, digitally standardize its work processes, and introduce artificial intelligence (AI) to improve productivity. JTEKT will launch SbW, which is expected to become widespread  with the shift to software-defined vehicles (SDV), on the market by FY 2026, aiming to establish it as the de facto standard. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shi...

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Automotive Grade Linux releases Open Source SoDeV Reference Platform for SDVs On May 13, Automotive Grade Linux (AGL) announced the initial availability of its open source SoDeV reference platform. AGL SoDeV is an open-source reference platform for building software-defined vehicles. It combines the AGL Unified Code Base (UCB) with Linux containers, VirtIO, the Xen hypervisor, Zephyr RTOS, and other Linux Foundation projects in a single pre-integ...

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n new fields that can be developed by building on existing technologies, such as carbon neutral solutions for factories. For example, using solar power to produce hydrogen and utilizing it as fuel for the burners in our own aluminum smelting furnaces.The core principles remain unchanged even in the SDV (Software Defined Vehicle) era. Our core focus is to continue generating solid profits as a manufacturing company. However, this is by no means a ...

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NXP – Quanta partner on deterministic zonal networking platform for SDVs NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NXP) has collaborated with Quanta to develop a deterministic zonal networking platform for software-defined vehicle (SDV) architectures. The solution is built on NXP’s S32 automotive processing platform and the TrustMotion MotionWise middleware for predictable, real-time communication across vehicle ECUs and networks. It supports automated topolo...

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pit delivery across 3 OEMs, with expansion planned to 5 OEMs. Additionally, KPIT signed a micromobility partnership with Hero Motors to develop software and system integration capabilities for the two- and three-wheeler segment, starting from India. However, the company also flagged that two large SDV programmes are ramping down simultaneously in Q1 FY 2027, i.e., one planned ramp-down as a program head to production, and one surprise cancellati...

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Mitsubishi Motors and FPT Japan Holdings explore AI and SDV-related development Announced on May 14, 2026, Mitsubishi Motors entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with FPT Japan Holdings, part of Vietnam’s FPT Corporation, a leading technology and IT services provider, to explore collaboration in software and digital technologies, including a potential future joint venture. The partnership targets growing demand in the automotive ind...

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ing outputs within a single module. This enables OEMs to transition from traditional dual hardware-based GNSS systems to a single module approach. With flexible support of externally hosted positioning engines, especially for ADAS of Levels 3 and up, the A20 concept enables enhanced flexibility for SDV–based architectures.  The ZED-X20K has reached the Engineering Sample (ES) stage, and its evaluation kit is available. Samples for the ZED-A20K...

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ital manufacturing NVIDIA to deploy Drive AGX Thor developer kit for autonomous mobility NVIDIA Corporation's second quarter results (cumulative) NVIDIA to invest USD 5 billion in Intel, co-develop AI infrastructure, computing products Bosch to integrate NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Thor into next-gen ADAS and SDV architectures International, PlusAI, NVIDIA partner to develop factory-built autonomous trucks Stellantis partners with NVIDIA, Uber, and Foxconn ...

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Nissan, Red Hat co-engineer in-vehicle operating system for software-defined vehicles On May 11, Red Hat, Inc., the world’s leading provider of open source solutions, announced a landmark engineering initiative with Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. to build its next-generation software-defined vehicle (SDV) platform.  The collaboration would involve Red Hat In-Vehicle Operating System to provide a standardized, scalable Linux foundation for Nissan Scala...

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onsole inductive smartphone charger Cooling fan for in-vehicle infotainment system eCall speaker (Sourced by Hamamatsu Next Generation Automobile Center) Flash memory Flash memory (Sourced by Hamamatsu Next Generation Automobile Center) Flash memory(4150AT BGA SSD) Inductive smartphone charger MAIA SDV platform NFC reader Smartphone integration terminal System-on-chip (SoC) for In-Vehicle Infotainment Tegra mobile processor for Virtual Cockpit Uc...

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to relocate clutch manufacturing line from Sheffield, UK, to Hosur, India Schaeffler showcases products for e-mobility at CTI Symposium in Berlin, Germany CES 2026: Schaeffler to bring motion technology portfolio for vehicles, humanoid robots Schaeffler, Neusoft Reach to co-develop future-oriented SDV solution platform Schaeffler leads ReDriveS recycling project for electric axle drives Schaeffler positions humanoid robot and hydrogen-related bu...

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ing this transformation—we must not simply watch while others drive these developments forward. Technological Flexibility as a Strategic Factor Q3. Schaeffler consistently pursues a strategy of technological flexibility. How can this approach—across battery electric, hybrid, hydrogen based, and software defined vehicle solutions—concretely strengthen Europe’s competitiveness? A3. Technological flexibility is a core principle for us at Sch...

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ersecurity for software-defined and connected vehicles, offering Cybersecurity Management Systems, automated penetration testing (CyClarity), vulnerability management (CarAlert), Intrusion Detection Systems, and an automotive cybersecurity cloud platform. KPIT stated the acquisition strengthens its SDV and embedded engineering portfolio and is expected to add product- and licensing-led revenue streams to its existing engineering business. Based o...

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uits and centralized actuation. It supports stable and controlled vehicle behavior across complex and variable driving conditions for advanced vehicle architectures, from next-generation driver assistance systems to fully autonomous applications. This solution is also developed for integration into software-defined vehicle architectures, allowing manufacturers to deploy advanced braking functionalities throughout the vehicle lifecycle. Moreover, ...

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xconn) to explore the formation of a strategic alliance to jointly operate their respective automotive equipment businesses. Building on their existing relationship, the two companies aim to expand their collaboration to create synergies in sectors including electrification, autonomous driving, and software-defined vehicle (SDV) technologies for automotive equipment. As part of the proposed framework, Mitsubishi Electric is considering to transfe...

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Special Interest Group-The Company joined the Scalable Open Architecture for Embedded Edge (SOAFEE) Special Interest Group (SIG). The SIG will help the Company collaborate with industry leaders to shape standardized software architecture for the automotive sector. As the industry transitions toward software-defined vehicles, the Company recognizes edge technologies as key enablers in the evolution toward zonal and central compute architectures. T...

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TTTech Auto, Austria, rebrands as TrustMotion On April 30, TTTech Auto announced that it will be operating under the new name, TrustMotion. This step follows its acquisition by NXP Semiconductors. Remaining as a neutral supplier, it will work to accelerate software-defined vehicle (SDV) development by simplifying software and hardware integration for smart, safe, and secure mobility.  TrustMotion continues to support OEMs, Tier-1s, chip manufact...

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Auto China 2026: ThunderSoft introduces AquaDrive AIOS 2.1. for “AI-Defined Vehicles” On April 28, ThunderSoft officially unveiled AquaDrive AIOS 2.1 at Auto China 2026. It represents the industry's first unified experience architecture consolidating cockpit, autonomous driving (ADAS), navigation, and AI Agents, marking a pivotal paradigm shift from Software-Defined Vehicles (SDV) to AI-Defined Vehicles (AIDV). Built on a full-stack AI-native...

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time in Las Vegas, the U.S., on May 4-7. It will showcase its electrification of powertrain and thermal systems, including the EDC-120 electric compressor with integrated inverter for e-buses and e-trucks, smart heat pumps, inverters, on-board chargers, and e-propulsion systems. For autonomous and SDV technologies, it will display sensors and cleaning systems for LiDARs and cameras, the Truck Valeo Smart Safety 360 (VSS360) solution, ADAS domain...

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Auto China 2026: AUMOVIO and PATEO partner on SDV cross-domain controllers and AGI applications On April 25, 2026, PATEO CONNECT Technology (Shanghai) Corporation and AUMOVIO Holding China Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of AUMOVIO SE, signed a memorandum of understanding at Auto China 2026 to jointly develop high-performance software-defined vehicle (SDV) cross-domain integration and artificial general intelligence (AGI) technologies for global market. ...

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