Aptiv demonstrates localized software and hardware solutions to make software-defined cars a reality.
April 24, 2024, Beijing – During the 18th Beijing Auto Show, Aptiv, a global technology company committed to making travel safer, more environmentally friendly, and more connected, launched a new generation of cars specifically designed to meet the needs of the Chinese local market. Fully functional software. Hardware platforms and products for the automotive ”brain” and ”nervous system” with industry-unique, complete system solutions are helping automakers accelerate the transformation of ”software-defined cars” into reality.
Dr. Yang Xiaoming, President of Aptiv China and Asia Pacific, said:
”China is a world leader in the electrification and intelligence of automobiles. The speed of evolution of the Chinese automobile market, the speed of adaptation of manufacturers and consumers to new technologies, and the willingness to accept new technologies are among the largest markets in the world. To this end, Aptiv continues to promote the localization strategy of ”in China, for China”, further deepens the domestic business structure, actively develops the Chinese automotive ecosystem, and promotes the expansion of Chinese automotive brands overseas. Expand and make cars the leader in the electrified, software-controlled cars of the future.”
Dr. Yang Xiaoming, President of Aptiv China and Asia Pacific Region, shared Aptiv China’s strategy
Continue to promote the ”in China, for China” strategy and accelerate ”China speed”.
To further promote localization, Aptiv has integrated all its core businesses and related functional departments in China into independent business units. Aptiv no longer reports to various business lines around the world but has adjusted its operating methods and reports directly to the company’s president, Dr. Yang Xiaoming. Aptiv China and the Asia-Pacific region provide China with comprehensive independent decision-making power and the ability to respond quickly and accurately to the market. At the same time, it sets ambitious business goals to achieve 50% business growth within five years and expand cooperation with China’s brands and related sex. The business share reached 70%, further accelerating “China Speed”.
Aptiv executives answer media questions
New China Aptiv continues to improve and expand its business in China. In terms of technology and investment targeting the overall trend of electrification and ”software-defined cars”, Aptiv’s investment in technology research and development in China will continue to remain strong, reaching 10-12% of annual sales after the Wuhan Engineering Center; it was put into production at the end of last year The Wuhan new energy vehicle high-voltage connector factory will also be put into production in the first quarter of next year. In addition, the establishment of Aptiv Artificial Intelligence Center and Wind River Software Center in China have also been included in the strategic plan.
Mr. Li Huibin, Asia Pacific Engineering Director of Aptiv Connector Systems, introduced the progress of SVA localization
From a market perspective, another focus is to create a fully integrated local “circle of friends” that includes customers, technology, products, and supply chains. Aptiv’s customers in China include almost all major automobile brands, of which local suppliers account for an average of 80%. At the same time, Aptiv China attaches great importance to its chip localization strategy.
For example, after signing an in-depth cooperation agreement with Horizon, a leading domestic chip supplier, it launched the Advanced Driving Assistance System (ADAS) for the first time in June last year. The project was also launched in March this year. The leading domestic independent brand has successfully mass-produced. Aptiv China’s ”cabin-to-dock integrated” solution based on local SoC chips can better leverage the advantages of localized scenarios, localized development, and delivery, and quickly respond to the needs of the Chinese market through localized solutions and service structures. Deliver more. Provide fleet customers with comprehensive performance improvements and cost reductions.
Manager of Aptiv’s Active Safety and User Experience System Division, introduced localized solutions
At present, Aptiv has established a total of 7 technology research and development centers and 22 production bases in China. Among the more than 30,000 employees, engineering personnel account for 11%, and management and decision-making at all levels are localized. Aptiv’s sales in China increased by 12% in fiscal year 2023, and the Asia-Pacific region, including China, accounted for 28% of Aptiv’s global net sales.
| Smart Vehicle Architecture SVA
SVA can provide the necessary hardware and architecture for software-defined vehicles. Its technical features include decoupling of software and hardware, separation of input and output of computing devices, and ”serverization” of computing. Car manufacturers can use it according to their circumstances. The vehicle development system and supply chain system make independent decisions, reduce R&D complexity and overall production costs, and calmly respond to the ”more”, ”fast”, ”good” and ”saving” needs in the era of software-defined systems.
Aptiv Smart Vehicle Architecture SVA (Smart Vehicle Architecture™)
This time, Aptiv demonstrated its locally developed SOA (service-oriented) software solution architecture running on the SVA hardware architecture. Aptiv platform middleware can mainly achieve two functions: one is to realize the separation of software and hardware, allowing OEM manufacturers to upgrade and replace hardware without changing the application software; the other is to realize the separation of software and hardware.
Second, it implements middleware that can be deployed equally across all current SOA functions; the main problem with this process is that it cannot be deployed evenly across all functional areas. Aptiv provides powerful solutions including the Wind River operating system, container technology, etc., which can help OEM manufacturers realize new needs in a short time.
Design, iteration, and verification significantly improve development efficiency, allowing OEMs to reduce costs increase speed, and continuously improve the user experience.
| Complete edge-to-cloud platform – Wind River Software Systems
Aptiv’s Wind River software system leverages Wind River Studio, VxWorks, the Helix virtualization platform, containerization technology, and other advantages to provide a software platform, highly secure real-time operating system, and end-to-end software for developing and operating ”software-defined vehicles.”
”This toolchain not only ensures continuous operation of all safety-critical applications, it can also be easily integrated into software-defined vehicle architectures, facilitating the development of hybrid mission-critical systems, enabling vehicles to achieve greater intelligence and safety.
“ For example, Wind River Studio uses cloud technology to automate processes and provide easy access to virtual test environments, increasing developer productivity by 25% and accelerating time to market, meaning from requirements definition to initial integration and testing time shortened. Software migration times can range from months to weeks or even days.
Complete edge-to-cloud platform—Wind River Software System
These digital platforms and products have been successfully implemented in the automotive industry and projects have been completed in the Chinese automotive market. Wind River aims to create localized products for Chinese automotive customers, fully enter the Chinese automotive ecosystem, and expand its software-defined automotive development capabilities in China.
| Integrated solutions for cabins, ships, and terminals based on China Core
Aptiv has released the first cross-domain integrated computing platform developed by a Chinese team and based on China’s local high-performance SoC, covering the three major control areas of the smart cockpit, smart driving assistance, and automatic parking, simplifying the entire vehicle.
The electrical architecture, system software, and hardware save R&D costs. As the automotive industry’s first integrated cross-domain computing platform, it leverages Wind River’s broad range of software technology solutions. Features such as single-core control, multi-layer control, flexible security, and software and hardware decoupling have brought significant business benefits to local car buyers.
Includes the use of DevOps tools and digital feedback mechanisms for continuous development and improvement. The solutions provided by Aptiv provide maximum flexibility, allowing different chip manufacturers to use the combination of chips and devices that best suit customer needs and design and implement them easily and quickly.
Aptiv’s cabin, parking, and parking integrated solution equipped with “Chinese Core”
| ADAS smart touch system
Aptiv is committed to developing optimized, most efficient sensor systems at the lowest possible cost. These systems include modular endpoint tracking software, best-in-class hardware, advanced machine learning capabilities, and tools to continuously improve these systems.
The high-performance, low-cost smart sensor system demonstrated by Aptiv this time can save up to 25% of costs depending on specific configuration requirements. The system is equipped with Aptiv’s latest generation radar, which uses machine learning capabilities to achieve a qualitative leap in sensor detection performance: object size accuracy is increased by 50%, object position accuracy is increased by 40%, and it can detect bad roads in urban environments.
The ability to classify and identify users and other objects has been increased by 7 times, providing a reliable guarantee for safe driving.
Aptiv ADAS intelligent sensing system
At the same time, the system demonstrated a revolutionary parking sensor comprehensive solution this time. The 360-degree view and parking assist features are achieved through an innovative solution that combines a 360-degree camera with millimeter-wave radar to provide a bird’s-eye view and eliminate blind spots around the vehicle.
Compared with traditional solutions that use cameras to support bird’s-eye-view applications, this innovative all-in-one machine also adds a radar function of the same size, while providing the vehicle with more powerful 3D image sensing capabilities around the vehicle, saving costs. installation; and keeping the total cost constant. Added angle detection function. The radar mounted on this innovative integrated vehicle is the seventh-generation 4D millimeter-wave radar developed by China’s local team Aptiv and is equipped with China’s first integrated radar chip.
| Automotive Electrification System Level Solutions
Aptiv can provide end-to-end grid-to-battery electrification solutions. Demonstrations include electrification system-level solutions such as battery management software based on a cloud-based approach, integrated power electronics that reduce complexity, and advanced Incapable buses. Among them, Aptiv’s innovative three-in-one product is a high-voltage power management system for new energy vehicles developed by a local team, which integrates an on-board charger (OBC), direct current (DC/DC) converter, and power distribution unit (PDU).
The system adopts advanced integrated topology, three-dimensional heat dissipation, and a three-port decoupling control strategy to achieve high power density and energy utilization while simplifying system wiring and optimizing product volume. The modular power distribution unit is suitable for various vehicle applications and integrated with OBC and DCDC to provide a safe, reliable, efficient, and environmentally friendly power supply and distribution system for vehicles. It also supports two-way power conversion, V2L, and other functions to implement various vehicles. application. Automotive applications. terminal. Suitable for users with experience in electrical installation work.
Aptiv high voltage electrification solutions
Aptiv’s market-leading high voltage system solutions optimize system cost, complexity, and weight to meet OEM demands for higher performance, longer range, faster charge times, and longer battery life.
Post time: Apr-30-2024