According to reports and selling news reports, Toyota, Honda and Nissan have reached an agreement, and will strengthen cooperation in automotive software development. The three companies plan to unify the standards of vehicle control systems, such as the opening and closing methods of doors and windows, and the operation method of wiper.
In addition, Suzuki and several semiconductor and communication companies will also cooperate to develop software such as autonomous driving, map information and other software by the end of 2024. Cooperation between Japanese companies will accelerate to compete with the leading US and Chinese manufacturers in the leading car technology.
According to reports, the cooperation will focus on the unity of the API standards, that is, the interface specifications between various software and systems. The unified advancement of the API standard can enable the software of different manufacturers to be universal on various vehicles. Software developers can be easier to enter the market and are expected to improve Japan’s overall competitiveness.
These cooperations are part of the “Mobility DX Platform” of the Economic and Industry Province. The platform is a new move sponsored by the Economic and Industry and major automobile companies. It aims to promote the development of the next generation of automobiles, called “SDV. “At the same time, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan are considering cooperation in the field of autonomous driving.
In addition, the company will strengthen human resources development and promote the development of new generations. Incorporate the SDV field into the principles of talent training in the digital field of economy and industry, and cultivate talents who are proficient in vehicle software by providing curriculum and other methods. The cooperation with educational institutions such as universities will also accelerate.
It is reported that in terms of SDV (referring to software can be updated to increase functions and improve performance), American car companies Tesla and Chinese car companies are in a leading position. American electric vehicle (EV) giant Tesla is the first company in the industry to adopt this system and builds a system that can make money even after selling cars. Since 2021, Japanese car companies have also been committed to SDV standardization work to accelerate cutting -edge technology research and development.
Since Tesla’s launch of SDV in the United States, the development competition has intensified. The Japanese government is also increasingly aware of this situation, and formulated a car digital strategy in May this year. It sets the goal of occupying 30%of global SDV sales by 2030, and has always encouraged domestic enterprises to cooperate. The competitiveness of the next -generation cars such as SDV is directly related to the superiority of software, so the Japanese government and car companies will work together to make a comeback.