SODA has unveiled a groundbreaking product poised to transform the automotive industry: the SODA SDV Kit. This is the world’s first ready-to-use kit designed for creating Software Defined Vehicles (SDVs), marking a significant advancement in automotive technology.
The SDV Kit responds to the automotive sector’s growing need for accelerated vehicle software development amidst tightening budgets and reliance on multiple suppliers. Traditional approaches often involve outsourcing to over 150 suppliers, which can be costly and inefficient. The SODA SDV Kit offers a streamlined alternative, enabling faster and more cost-effective development of vehicle software.
The kit includes an array of innovative features:
- AI-powered tools that assist engineers from initial requirements through to certification.
- Over 200 ready-to-use vehicle features, complete with requirements, architecture, software, and tests.
- An Electrical/Electronic (E/E) architecture, including a SODA-approved Electronic Control Unit (ECU).
- Comprehensive vehicle and systems engineering services to support development needs.
By integrating the SDV Kit, automotive innovators can develop vehicle software twice as fast, with a fourfold reduction in costs, all while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and security. This efficiency is crucial as the Software Defined Vehicle market is projected to reach a staggering $700 billion by 2034.
The SDV Kit is tailored for a diverse range of users within the automotive industry:
- Startups looking to achieve ambitious goals within budget constraints.
- Established automakers aiming to adopt SDV approaches and streamline their software engineering processes.
- Bus manufacturers needing to adhere to budget limitations and new regulatory standards.
- Autonomous vehicle companies seeking comprehensive development platforms.
- Retrofitters enhancing vehicle experiences with modern technology.
- Motorsport teams requiring rapid development and integration of advanced AI-driven software.
Beyond its benefits for manufacturers, the SDV Kit promises enhanced experiences for end-users. Car buyers will benefit from quicker releases of new models, seamless over-the-air updates, and advanced vehicle features, transforming cars into evolving, connected environments.
For more information about the SODA SDV Kit and to explore how it can support your journey towards a Software Defined Vehicle, visit soda.auto/sdv-kit.