On September 24th, 2024, the HAL4SDV project was showcased at The Autonomous Main Event in Vienna during the spotlight session, "Driving the Future: The Rise of Software-Defined Vehicles."
This high-profile session, hosted TTTech, brought together industry leaders to discuss the transformative potential of Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs) in shaping the future of the automotive sector. The session addressed the critical challenges faced by the industry in addressing decarbonization through electrification and developing future solutions for inclusive, safe, and affordable mobility. These challenges include integrating complex components, ensuring safety, managing data privacy, optimizing energy efficiency, achieving scalability, and complying with regulations. These hurdles impact the development of advanced electronic systems for future mass-market electric connected autonomous and shared vehicles. Many of these changes necessitate a radical rethinking of existing development processes, with the role of software in modern mobility solutions continually expanding. The increasing significance of the software layer has given rise to software-defined vehicles (SDVs). These vehicles prioritize software as a central component, transforming traditional development processes and enabling more adaptable, intelligent, and connected mobility solutions.

Alongside the HAL4SDV presentation, several notable experts shared their insights:
Reiner John, AVL
Dr. Max Lemke, European Commission
Georg Stettinger, Infineon Technologies
Dr. Stephane Dreher, Head of CCAM

The event underscored the pivotal role of software in redefining modern mobility, with SDVs set to drive advancements in intelligent and connected vehicle technologies.

Stay tuned as the HAL4SDV project continues to contribute to the future of software-defined vehicles and the broader automotive landscape.