ECARX to provide digital cockpit solutions for Volkswagen, Skoda brands

Shanghai (Gasgoo)- On March 6, global mobility technology company ECARX Holdings Inc. ("ECARX") announced a strategic partnership with Volkswagen Group to provide advanced smart digital cockpit solutions for vehicle models under Volkswagen and Skoda brands worldwide.

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Under the agreement, ECARX will provide Volkswagen Group with its Antora® 1000 computing platform and Cloudpeak® cross-domain software architecture, delivering a comprehensive intelligent cockpit solution.

The first batch of models featuring these technologies will be launched in Brazil and India, with plans for further expansion into additional high-growth markets. Both companies aim to set new standards for intelligent user experiences, scaling the solution globally in the future.

The Antora® 1000 computing platform is ECARX's fourth-generation digital cockpit computing platform, based on the SE1000 7nm high-performance  System-on-Chip (SoC) from SiEngine.

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Meanwhile, the ECARX Cloudpeak® software architecture is a flexible and modular cross-domain software platform based on Android Automotive OS and Linux. It supports Google Maps, Google Assistant voice control, and Google Play  while offering compatibility with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, ensuring seamless integration with various regional digital ecosystems.

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Both the computing platform and software architecture are independently developed by ECARX, designed to be compact, efficient, and low-power, while delivering a premium Android-based experience with Google Automotive Services. The system is also built with future expansion in mind, allowing for the integration of additional features and services over time.

ECARX said this collaboration will significantly enhance the smart cockpit experience for Volkswagen and Skoda brands' customers worldwide, elevating their intelligent mobility experience.