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Bringing a software-defined vehicle to market
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A part of FEV Group
Introduction
A passenger car startup aims to launch its first vehicle, targeting a fully software-defined vehicle. Key artifacts include a Zonal EE architecture and an abstracted software architecture on a high-performance computer (HPC). FEV takes on the role of the OEM’s E/E division to design the software and vehicle platform. Additionally, FEV.io and FEV Consulting will bridge the strategy alignment on product, business, and organizational levels.
Background
Objective: Launch first highly software centric vehicle platform
Boundary Conditions
Organization:
External System Integrator: Development of software and EE will be handled externally, with the OEM focusing on specification and supplier management.
Product:
New Startup OEM: A fresh entrant in the automotive market with greenfield development approach
Approach
Organization:
Workflow Creation: Developing workflows with a strong emphasis on automation.
Product:
FEV.io as OEM E/E Department: FEV.io assumes full responsibility for the technical concept, leveraging best practices and market insights as an innovation powerhouse.
EE Architecture Design: Establishing a design approach that includes methodology, tooling, and processes based on systems engineering principles.
Key actions
Establishment on Systems Engineering
Ensuring all divisions and domains adopt a common systems engineering approach with a comprehensive system description. This enables optimized interaction with suppliers, allowing for the delivery of single software artifacts.
CI/CD/CT Workflows
- Developed software for five domain controllers and the Central Gateway to maximize code reuse.
- Optimized hardware controller layout to allow multiple feature deployments during the vehicle’s lifetime.
HPC Software and Hardware Architecture
Designing a high-performance computer architecture that allows maximum software abstraction and multi-domain deployment of features with mixed criticality.
Zonal EE Vehicle Topology
Creating a zonal EE vehicle topology to streamline the electrical and electronic architecture.
Communication Network Definition
Defining a communication network with a focus on Ethernet to ensure robust and high-speed data transfer.
Power Management
Implementing power management strategies, including fault operation to ensure reliability and efficiency.
Cybersecurity and Functional Safety
Developing a comprehensive cybersecurity and functional safety concept to protect the vehicle and its occupants.
Diagnostics Systems Establishment:
Implementing diagnostics systems using service-oriented vehicle diagnostics to enhance maintenance and troubleshooting capabilities.
HPC Software and Hardware Architecture:
Designing a high-performance computer architecture that allows maximum software abstraction and multi-domain deployment of features with mixed criticality.
Impact
- Business Excellence
Market Differentiation:
The innovative approach and cutting-edge technology position the startup as a leader in the automotive market, attracting customers and investors alike. - Organization Excellence:
Cost Efficiency:
Optimized processes and automation reduce development costs and improve resource allocation, providing a cost-effective solution for the startup. - Product Excellence:
Enhanced Vehicle Performance and Safety:
The integration of advanced EE and software architectures ensures high performance, reliability, and safety, meeting the latest industry standards. - Scalability and Flexibility:
The modular and scalable design of the software and EE systems allows for easy updates and integration of new features, ensuring the vehicle remains competitive and up-to-date. - Organization Excellence:
Cost Efficiency:
Optimized processes and automation reduce development costs and improve resource allocation, providing a cost-effective solution for the startup.
This structured approach ensures that the startup can efficiently bring a cutting-edge, software-defined vehicle to market, leveraging FEV’s expertise and innovative methodologies. If you need further details or adjustments.
