Advancements in Intelligent Vehicle E/E Architecture Propel Automotive Industry into a New Era of Efficiency and Cost-Reduction - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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The automotive industry is witnessing a paradigm shift in its Electrical/Electronic (E/E) architecture, with significant implications for manufacturing and supply chain dynamics. Advanced E/E architectures are providing a cost-efficient path for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) while catalyzing profound supply chain transformations.

This development is primarily due to the increasing adoption of central/quasi-central and zonal architectures. These innovations are enabling OEMs to achieve cost reductions, optimize vehicle space utilization, and enhance overall vehicle performance.

Emerging Architectural Trends

Contemporary E/E architectural trends are showcasing a diversity of types, from distributed ECUs to domain centralization spreading across various vehicle classes. Concurrently, domain fusion architecture is facilitating cross-domain communication, leading to higher levels of system integration within vehicles.

In a remarkable industry milestone, statistics for the first half of 2024 indicate the sale of 779,000 passenger cars employing domain fusion architecture, and a surge in sales for vehicles with quasi-central and central + zonal architectures demonstrates the industry's trajectory towards adopting these cost-efficient designs.

Geely’s Innovation and Market Impact

A notable example of these emerging trends is Geely's debut of the Galaxy E5 with its GEEA 3.0 E/E architecture. This vehicle showcases an intelligent integration of zonal control units and a custom-fit Flyme Auto operating system. The 'eleven-in-one' electric drive system, coupled with strategic improvements in design, has resulted in significant enhancements in space efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Geely’s advancements are set to revolutionize the A-class battery-electric SUV market and underscore the competitive edge that the new E/E architectural approach brings to the automotive industry.

Leapmotor’s Sales Surge and EEA Innovations

Leapmotor's integration of the central + zonal architectures into its vehicle lineup, including popular models C16, C10, C11, and C01, has led to an impressive year-on-year sales increase. The company's LEAP 3.0, or “Four-leaf Clover” architecture, has drastically reduced the number of automotive controllers, cutting costs, conserving space, and streamlining the functional configuration of their vehicles.

Advanced Chip Integration and Vehicle-Level Operating Systems

The trajectory of E/E architectures is also influencing the hardware design landscape. Zonal Control Units (ZCUs) and high-performance computing (HPC) are consolidating the functions of multiple ECUs, significantly optimizing the number of system components required. Technological forerunners in chipsets, like the 5nm automotive MCUs from NXP, are setting new standards in computational efficiency and network interfaces, leading to greater supply chain integration and cost reduction.

Furthermore, the transition from decentralized operating systems to vehicle-level OS structures marks an essential step toward efficient central computing. Leading automotive firms are developing sophisticated vehicle operating systems capable of integrating multi-domain functions, enhancing communication capabilities, and improving systems architecture.

These systemic advancements reflect not only individual OEM innovation but also an industry-wide progression towards smarter, more efficient, and interconnected vehicular design. The transformation in intelligent vehicle E/E architectures continues to redefine the automotive landscape, promising a future where efficiency and cost-effectiveness prevail.

Key Topics Covered:

Definition, Deployment and Data Analysis of EEAs

• Definition Framework and Evaluation System of Automotive EEAs
• Data Analysis: Deployment and Trends of EEAs
• EEA Deployment and Supply Chain of 25 OEMs

Impact of EEA Upgrade and Evolution on the Supply Chain

• Software Upgrade: Vehicle-level Operating System
• Hardware Upgrade: Traditional ECU Integrated Design Introduces Central Cross-domain SoCs
• Communication Upgrade: Domain Gateways ? Central & Zonal Gateways
• Communication Upgrade: Zonal Backbone Networks, 1-2.5G High-speed Ring Network + CAN-XL/10M Low-speed Networks
• Communication Upgrade: PCIe Switches and PCIe SSD Storage Will Be Widely Used
• Power Supply Upgrade: 48V Low-voltage Power Supply Network Innovation and Ethernet Cable (PoE) Power Supply
• Security Upgrade: Cybersecurity Protection under Zonal Architectures

EEA, Supply Chain and Model Platform Planning of Chinese OEMs

• Xpeng
• NIO
• Li Auto
• Xiaomi Automobile
• Neta
• Leapmotor
• Voyah
• Geely
• SAIC (IM, Rising Auto, MG, etc.)
• ARCFOX
• Changan Automobile
• GAC
• BYD
• FAW Group
• Chery Automobile
• Great Wall Motors

EEA, Supply Chain and Model Platform Planning of Foreign OEMs

• Tesla
• BMW
• Mercedes-Benz
• Volkswagen
• Volvo

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