Eleven automotive companies backed by the German VDA signed a Memorandum of Understanding for pre-competitive open source software cooperation.
They will develop non-differentiating vehicle software modules together in an open, vendor-neutral Eclipse Foundation S-CORE ecosystem using a code-first approach.
A groundbreaking process was created to meet automotive functional safety standards and speed up development through executable modules instead of detailed specs.
The initiative aims to deliver a modular software platform for autonomous driving series development by 2026.
Manufacturers and suppliers can then build on the shared core, focusing their resources on unique, customer-facing features.
Major industry players like BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Bosch, Continental, and Porsche have publicly endorsed the open, transparent, and secure ecosystem.
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