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PREFACE:
Continuous Improvement in the Automotive World
“Without exception, our aim must be to improve the current status; and instead of being satisfied with what has been achieved, we must always strive to do our job even better.” These words from the legendary automotive pioneer
Robert Bosch, spoken at the dawn of the automotive era, remain as relevant today as ever. In the automotive industry, we never settle for where we are — our focus is constant progress and innovation.
The Role of Software and IT in Modern Vehicles
Today,
software and information technology are the driving forces behind modern vehicles, both in terms of performance and market evolution. Modern cars contain more than
50 electronic control units (ECUs), while premium models can include
over 100 embedded computer systems. Certain functions — such as engine control or vehicle dynamics — require
hard real-time processing, with response times measured in milliseconds. Other systems, like infotainment, rely on
soft real-time performance. Clearly, automotive software now leads the way in IT innovation.
The Evolution of Automotive Software Engineering
Modern
automotive software engineering integrates a wide range of technologies: embedded systems, cloud computing, distributed systems, real-time operations, and advanced safety and security mechanisms. Furthermore, these systems are now deeply linked to
sustainable business models, ensuring that technological advancement aligns with long-term industry goals.
A Message for Software Engineers
For today’s software engineers, automotive software development is a field of
high relevance and opportunity. This book aims to highlight the growing convergence between
embedded systems and
complex distributed IT infrastructures. Each automotive domain — from engine management to driver assistance — imposes its own demands for speed, reliability, safety, flexibility, and scalability.
The Challenge of Complexity
Automotive electronics now connect functions such as
braking,
powertrain control, and
lighting through intricate networks of software and hardware. This complexity has reached a point that requires a
fresh architectural approach to ensure efficiency and maintainability.
Innovation Through Connectivity and Cloud Solutions
At the same time, new features like
vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) and
vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication call for robust IT backbones and
cloud-based, service-oriented architectures (SOA). These technologies enable vehicles to interact intelligently with their surroundings and external systems, opening new possibilities for safety and convenience.
A New Era of Mobility
The pace of innovation in automotive IT continues to accelerate.
Multimodal mobility is beginning to link previously separate domains such as personal cars and public transportation. Services like
car sharing are giving rise to entirely new
ecosystems and business models, shifting away from the traditional “own your car” concept.
The Connected, Intelligent Vehicle
With advances in
connectivity and infotainment, the car has evolved into a
distributed IT system. It now supports
cloud access,
over-the-air (OTA) updates, and
high-bandwidth data exchange with mapping services, media platforms, other vehicles, and roadside infrastructure. Meanwhile, the push for
energy efficiency is transforming conventional powertrains into
hybrid and
fully electric systems, paving the way for a smarter and more sustainable automotive future.
