The future of automotive software and electronics is here. According to McKinsey & Co., software-defined vehicle architecture is rapidly becoming reality, driven by autonomous driving, connected vehicles, electrification, and shared mobility (ACES). By 2030, about 70% of vehicles are expected to have a software-defined architecture, making it critical for companies to harness this shift now.
As the automotive industry undergoes rapid transformation, traditional vehicle architectures can no longer meet the demands of modern innovation. Automotive companies are shifting toward software-defined vehicles, driven by advances in autonomous technology, electrification, connectivity, and shared mobility (ACES). This shift requires a fundamental rethinking of electronic control units (ECUs), moving from fixed-function, hardware-centric systems to dynamic, cloud-ready platforms capable of supporting continuous software updates and agile development cycles.
In this eBook, Wind River® explores how cloud-ready ECUs are enabling faster innovation, greater scalability, and improved lifecycle management across next-generation vehicles. Highlighting key technology enablers, common challenges, and strategic considerations to help automotive companies future-proof their development practices and stay competitive in an evolving market.
Whether you are modernizing existing systems or designing new architectures from the ground up, understanding the shift to cloud-ready ECUs is critical for long-term success. Learn how industry leaders are leveraging these technologies to create more adaptable, efficient, and intelligent vehicles.
Download now to learn:
- How cloud-native architectures transform the role of ECUs in automotive development
- Critical challenges facing automotive companies—and proven strategies to overcome them
- Best practices for designing scalable, secure, and future-ready automotive software platforms
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