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Realizing software-defined commercial vehicles
Autonomous endgame
The ultimate goal is achieving full autonomy in commercial
vehicles, Fässler said. However, the public's unease
towards this technology is no secret. Fässler believes
in directly addressing uncertainty regarding automation
to help mitigate concerns and build confidence.
" Public hesitation about completely driverless
commercial vehicles is still common, " he said. " Events
like COMVEC offer opportunities to showcase advancements,
demonstrate the reliability and safety of
autonomous systems, and communicate how these
technologies can outperform human drivers in terms
of safety. "
Continental and Aurora Innovation announced at
CES 2024 in Las Vegas that they had finalized their
design of a scalable SAE Level 4 automated driving
system, the Aurora Driver (www.sae.org/news/2024/
01/continental-aurora-autonomous-truck). Start of
production is expected in 2027.
" This is groundbreaking technology that is scaled up
Data transfer between the vehicle and its environment introduces risks, requiring
companies to develop solutions that incorporate cybersecurity from initial
development through the entire product lifecycle.
introduces risks. To protect against potential threats, companies
need to develop end-to-end solutions that incorporate cybersecurity
from initial development through the entire product lifecycle,
Fässler advised.
" At Continental, we have developed a Cybersecurity Management
System (CSMS) compliant with ISO/SAE 21434, tailored to the needs
of commercial vehicles, " he said. " This system is adaptable and ensures
a structured approach to cybersecurity. "
Continental also " actively participates " in the ongoing development and
extension of ISO/SAE 21434, as well as efforts related to the development
of standards for the agriculture and off-highway sectors (ISO 24882).
" By focusing on protecting critical assets and preparing for potential
incidents, cybersecurity strategies need to be tailored to the specific
needs of vehicle manufacturers, " he said. " This approach includes
offering cybersecurity maintenance contracts that cover the
entire product lifecycle, from design to end-of-life. "
In addition to enabling remote upgrades, bug fixes and the implementation
of new features, OTA updates also can ensure top-tier security
throughout the vehicle lifecycle, Fässler noted.
Continental's approach addresses cybersecurity from multiple angles.
This includes at the component level, with each electronic component
functioning as a " mini-computer " with specific responsibilities,
and at the system level, ensuring secure communication within
the vehicle's entire system. Securing the various external interfaces
between the vehicle and the outside world also is critical, as is protecting
data during transfer and processing outside the vehicle, including
cloud and backend systems.
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to a commercial-attractive level, which naturally entails
challenges - on the legal side as well as in development
of such a complex system solution, " Fässler said.
" Fully clear is that no player in the market can overcome
these challenges [on] its own. "
Fässler said that components and base technologies
developed for the high-volume passenger vehicle market
can significantly reduce costs and development
time for its customers in other markets, including commercial
vehicle and off-highway. However, autonomy is
one area in which lessons learned and technologies developed
specifically for heavy-duty vehicles can be
transferred to benefit passenger cars.
" Here, particularly our L4 autonomous driving solutions
and cooperation with Aurora serve as pioneers, "
he said.
Slashing CO2
Alleviating autonomous anxiety isn't the only task at
hand. As climate change becomes harder to ignore,
the transportation sector is under mounting pressure
to improve its sustainability, and fast.
" There's a significant shift toward electric commercial
vehicles driven by environmental concerns and
government regulations, " Fässler said. " And society is
supporting the move towards slashing CO2
To get there, charging infrastructure needs to improve
- both for passenger and commercial vehicles.
According to Fässler, this means more high-powered
fast charging stations strategically placed along major
routes and at key hubs, further standardization, and
grid upgrades.
" Standardizing the charging system is essential to
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emissions. "
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