Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda agree to work together on software for cars
The automakers will share core electronic control units and software to cut development costs and speed up next-generation vehicle launches, they said.
- On Monday, Aug 31, Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda announced a joint agreement to develop standardized electronic control units and in-vehicle operating systems, with deployment beginning in the 2029 financial year.
- Recognizing the need to strengthen competitiveness through faster development cycles and efficient investment, the two companies aim to cut costs and boost production efficiency through shared research and standardized components.
- These "core ECUs" allow vehicle functions to be updated via software rather than relying solely on mechanical hardware, marking a shift toward vehicles functioning like computers.
- Collaboration positions both automakers to compete against Toyota Motor Corp., which leads the Japanese market, while European rivals Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Stellantis pursue similar operating-system sharing strategies.
- Future efforts under their strategic partnership will explore broader collaboration opportunities, including initiatives aimed at achieving zero-emissions and decreasing traffic fatalities across their vehicle portfolios.
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Nissan and Honda extend their cooperation to software-defined vehicles. From ECUs to operating systems, uniform solutions are developed, which will be used in serial cars from 2029 on.
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