Advanced automotive software and control systems

A vehicle rolling off the assembly line today has on average 150-200 million lines of code. Five years ago, this figure was approximately 100 million lines. Five years from now, it is projected to be anything upwards of 300 to 600 million lines of code.

The automotive industry is undergoing unprecedented changes in its software development, a trend that we expect to persist over the coming decade. This shift is driven by the evolving landscape of the industry due to the movement towards ‘Connected, Autonomous / Automated, Shared, Electric’ (CASE) mobility. Both software and SDVs are set to play pivotal roles in this transition, alongside the rise of electric vehicles (EVs).

Electrification is an enabler for SDVs, providing advancements such as battery status management, real-time integration with external systems, comprehensive energy management – including grid power –, and an electrical / electronic (E / E) architecture that accurately monitors vehicle status. Enhancing the SDV level can significantly accelerate the progress of both autonomous driving and electrification.