Imagine if you could upgrade your car's braking or entertainment system just by downloading an app, without needing new hardware. Right now, car software is tied too closely to specific chips, making updates slow and expensive. This project creates a universal translator that lets software run on any hardware, keeping cars modern for years.
European car makers are losing ground to US and Chinese competitors who use software-centric models. Current vehicle hardware is too rigid, making software updates slow and preventing cars from improving after they leave the factory.
A hardware abstraction layer and unified software interfaces that decouple vehicle functions from specific electronic chips.
If you are a car manufacturer dealing with high costs of hardware-specific software development — this project developed a hardware abstraction layer that enables code portability. This allows you to update vehicle features via Over-The-Air updates without replacing physical components.
If you are a chip maker dealing with fragmented software requirements from different car brands — this project developed unified software interfaces. This means your hardware can be integrated into vehicles more quickly using a standardized European approach.
If you are a shared mobility provider dealing with rapid vehicle depreciation — this project developed a system for continuous software evolution. This ensures your fleet stays technologically current through software updates, preserving asset value.
The project has a total value of 64.5 million Euro, with approximately 17.8 million Euro provided by the European Commission and a similar amount from national authorities.
The project aims to pioneer methods for series vehicle development beyond 2030, indicating it is currently in the development phase for future large-scale production.
Based on available project data, the project emphasizes an open-source approach and the establishment of a European cooperation community, though specific licensing terms are not detailed.
The project period runs from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2027.
It uses a hardware abstraction framework and virtualization to decouple software from the underlying electronics, allowing for easier integration and updates.
The project features a massive industrial base with 64 partners, where 66% (42 companies) are from industry, including 12 SMEs. This high industry ratio, combined with 13 universities and 8 research centers across 13 countries, indicates a strong push for commercial viability and cross-border standardization to compete with US and Chinese tech giants.
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