Products
Sustainable Solutions
Realizing the Vision of the Automotive Industry
PREPARING OUR PRODUCTS FOR THE FUTURE
The automotive industry has a vision. We talk about it in different ways, but we all want the same things: the elimination of accidents and fatalities, electrified vehicles that charge quickly and maximize battery life, and the ability to comfortably and conveniently navigate the world.
But the truth is, delivering these solutions is difficult. The world is full of unknown obstacles, variables and challenges just around the corner. The road ahead isn’t mapped, and the skies are not always blue. To realize our vision, we are going to have to solve some really tough challenges.
At Aptiv, we are uniquely positioned to support both the brain and the nervous system of the vehicle and to take those challenges head-on and deliver the future we all want.
Vice Chairman and Chief Operating Officer
Predictive BMS Optimizes the EV’s Battery
PRACTICAL AND ACCESSIBLE
Aptiv’s products have already helped eliminate 220 million tons of CO2e emissions — demonstrating the power that vehicle electrification has to deliver a greener future of mobility. But to ensure that electric vehicles are sustainable over time, it’s essential to optimize the most expensive asset on the vehicle: the battery.
In 2023, Aptiv unveiled a cutting-edge predictive battery management software (BMS) solution that leverages physics-based algorithms to model the complex inner workings of a battery, using a digital twin.
Traditional BMS relies on phenomenological measurements of the battery, reacting to changes in voltage, current and temperature. However, reactionary approaches are less efficient than predictive options. Aptiv’s predictive BMS reduces degradation and improves battery safety and performance with real-time analytics, including remote health monitoring and anomaly alerts.
In addition to improving day-to-day charging performance, BMS is a powerful tool to reduce costs, save space and limit waste. Currently, portions of the EV’s battery capacity are inaccessible to the consumer. This practice is known as grace capacity and provides a buffer against battery degradation, but it adds to the overall cost and mass of the battery without increasing driving range.
The introduction of predictive BMS offers a practical alternative to grace capacity by helping OEMs get the most from the vehicle’s entire battery. It enables them to achieve greater performance from a battery that takes up less space, has less overall cost and weight, and has a smaller environmental impact.
By reducing degradation, BMS also ensures that the battery has a role to play long after it comes off the road for good — such as enabling its reuse in grid storage energy applications.
with Aptiv’s active
safety products
AUTOMATED PARKING
Aptiv introduced four different types of automated parking features on our ADAS platform — Surround View, Memory Parking, Auto Park Assist and Auto Park Valet — providing higher performance and greater availability for consumers.
APTIV RAPID POWER RESERVE
Aptiv introduced Aptiv Rapid Power Reserve (ARPR) as a reliable alternative to traditional 12V lead-acid batteries. Powered by advanced ultracapacitor technology, ARPR can provide instantaneous backup power to safety-critical systems, such as computing, steering and braking.
of CO2e emissions
eliminated
ENABLING NACS
Aptiv’s innovations in charging inlets and harnesses enable OEMs to quickly transition to the emerging North American Charging Standard (NACS) for electric vehicles. With our technologies, OEMs can take advantage of the largest charging infrastructure in North America.
RECYCLED OCEAN PLASTIC
To help reduce the environmental impact of ocean plastic, Aptiv subsidiary HellermannTyton partnered with Ford to develop the first automotive part made from 100% recycled ocean plastic: a cable lead on the Ford Bronco Sport. Since its initial launch, the product line has expanded to include transmission brackets, wire shields and floor side rails.
controllers and
compute platforms
embedded with
over-the-air connectivity
WIND RIVER STUDIO
Aptiv continues to leverage Wind River Studio, improving cloud-scale automation and increasing developer productivity by 25%. Thanks to virtualized, shift-left testing, 20% of bugs are detected and fixed sooner during the development phase, helping us achieve faster time to market.
APTIV CONNECT ROLLS OUT GLOBALLY
Aptiv Connect uses innovations in connectivity and high-speed data acquisition to provide fleet managers with access to a wide range of data about the operation of their vehicles. Fleet managers can save more than $2,500 per vehicle by reducing unexpected downtime, improving fuel economy and streamlining vehicle operations.
