Auto Industry Updates: QNX, AWOS, Knowles, Wind River, Knowles, Applied Intuition, Porsche, C2A, Microsoft, Panasonic, Mazda, Google, and Valeo confirm recent developments within the connected car sector.

In the ever-evolving world of automotive technology, several key players are making strides to revolutionize the industry.

Panasonic and Mazda Collaborate for Enhanced In-Car Displays

Panasonic Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. has partnered with Mazda Motor Corporation to install its full-display meters in the CX-70. These meters offer high-quality graphics and 3D stereoscopic images, promising a more immersive driving experience.

BlackBerry QNX Embraces Open Source

BlackBerry QNX, a leading provider of embedded systems, has announced plans to open source its QNX software portfolio in the coming months. This move is expected to foster innovation and collaboration within the automotive industry.

ECARX and Microsoft Team Up for Large Language Model Integration

ECARX Holdings Inc., a global automotive technology company, is collaborating with Microsoft to integrate large language models (LLMs) into vehicles worldwide. This collaboration aims to capitalize on the opportunities presented by the recent emergence of LLMs in the industry.

Regulatory Shifts in Cybersecurity

In 2024, UN Regulation No. 155 will go into full effect, focusing on cybersecurity in the automotive industry. This regulation is a significant step towards ensuring the safety and security of connected vehicles.

Partnerships for Automotive Software Development

Applied Intuition has entered into a strategic partnership with Porsche AG to jointly develop automotive software, with a focus on reducing complexity and increasing implementation speed. This partnership is expected to yield innovative solutions in the near future.

C2A Security: A Pillar in Automotive Cybersecurity

C2A Security's EVSec product security platform has been chosen by Daimler Truck AG as their product security platform. EVSec automates and simplifies compliance efforts for various regulations, including ISO/SAE 21434, UN Regulation No. 155, and others.

C2A Security's DevSecOps Platform, "EVSec," is gaining traction as the automotive industry rushes to meet cybersecurity regulations and industry standards. According to C2A Security's CEO, Roy Fridman, companies must utilize advanced product security automation in their development and operations to stay competitive and avoid regulatory issues.

In 2023, C2A Security added multiple OEMs and Tier 1s to its portfolio, including BMW Group, Daimler Truck AG, Marelli, NTT Data, Siemens, and Valeo.

Knowles Corporation and Partnerships in Electric Double-Layer Capacitor Manufacturing

While there are no publicly available records indicating specific companies that entered into a cooperation with Knowles Corporation to improve the manufacturing of electric double-layer capacitors in 2023, Knowles Precision Devices has announced the availability of its latest Electric Double Layer Capacitor (EDLC) modules. These modules are based on Knowles' Cornell Dubilier brand DGH and DSF Series supercapacitors.

AWOS Technologies and Water Submersion Notifications

AWOS Technologies' Automatic Window Opening System technology could have potentially saved lives in tragedies such as the Baltimore bridge collision, as it could have notified drivers of water submersion in vehicles.

Valeo and Google Cloud: A Powerful Partnership

Valeo, a world leader in mobility technologies, has announced an expansion of its partnership with Google Cloud. This partnership aims to use Google Cloud's AI solutions to speed up and simplify every facet of the digital innovation process within the company, with potential for end-to-end efficiency gains throughout its operations.

Wind River and Amazon Web Services

Wind River's Wind River Studio Developer offering is now available running on Amazon Web Services (AWS), showcasing cloud-native development and deployment of software updates to the connected car.

The new supercapacitors offered by Wind River provide a notable jump in voltage rating over typical radial-mount supercapacitors, up to 9.0 WVDC.

These advancements and collaborations underscore the rapid pace of innovation in the automotive industry, as companies strive to meet the challenges and opportunities presented by the digital age.