Innovation in Motion: The Series

SEASON 2 CONTINUES OUR CLOSER LOOK AT TECHNOLOGIES THAT MATTER TO OEMS

Perpetual Motion

THE INNOVATION NEVER STOPS

We asked our experts about the technologies that will make tomorrow’s vehicles safer, greener and more connected. They had a lot to say.

Smart Vehicle Architecture™:
Innovation Accelerated

EPISODE 19

 

Enabling the software-defined vehicle of tomorrow means changing the vehicle architecture of today. Aptiv's Smart Vehicle Architecture™ brings together innovations in the brain and nervous system of the vehicle to enable that change.

Designed with Automation in Mind

EPISODE 18

 

Aptiv is ushering in the vehicle architecture of the future by enabling automation throughout the wiring harness.

Aptiv Connected Services: Turning Data Into Insights 

EPISODE 17

 

Aptiv understands that fleet managers don't want an overwhelming amount of data, they want meaningful analytics that help them do their job. 

Automotive Cybersecurity:
A New Frontier

EPISODE 16

 

Automotive cybersecurity influences every decision we make while designing the next generation of software-defined vehicles.

A Better Way to
Build Software

EPISODE 15

 

To create software-defined vehicles, developers need processes and tools that allow for continuous updating, testing and deployment.

Interior Sensing Opens New Possibilities

EPISODE 14

 

Yes, interior sensing technologies can help prevent driver distraction. But they also enable a wide range of capabilities that OEMs can leverage to improve safety and enhance the user experience.

Democratizing ADAS with Machine Learning

EPISODE 13

 

Learn how our engineers use machine learning to improve the object-classification capabilities of radar
with existing hardware.

Charging Inlets: Cooler Than Ever

EPISODE 12

 

Hear from our engineers about the critical role charging inlets play in enabling fast charging for EVs – and the need for advanced technologies to help them stay cool.

Busbars

EPISODE 11

 

As higher voltages and higher currents are required for today's electric vehicles, automakers are increasingly turning to an alternative technology with some surprising advantages.

Central Vehicle Controller: Expanding Through Consolidation

EPISODE 10

 

Leader of the band. Zone controller master. Body controller. Gateway to the outside world. Meet the central vehicle controller, or CVC.

Zone Controllers: An Elegant Solution

EPISODE 9

 

In this Innovation in Motion Season 2 debut, our experts explain how zone controllers address multiple architectural challenges through one important shift.

More Than the Sum of the Parts

EPISODE 8

 

We are at a critical time in the development of vehicle architectures. So much is happening, from sensors to the cloud, from software to hardware and from high-voltage electrification to data networking. In the final episode of the Innovation in Motion series, our experts discuss the importance of a full-vehicle perspective through it all.

Solving Automation's Greatest Challenge

EPISODE 7

 

As OEMs automate the assembly of their vehicles, there is one element that is still not automated – and it is one of the largest and most complex. Our experts discuss how Aptiv is helping OEMs tackle this challenge.

Collaboration Is Key

EPISODE 6

 

No one can do everything in the automotive industry, so OEMs need partners they can work with effectively. Hear how Aptiv is leveraging our previous experience to make that collaboration happen in innovative ways.

The Right Way to OTA

EPISODE 5

 

Over-the-air (OTA) updates are giving the automotive industry a chance to reimagine the vehicle lifecycle, but it’s critical to have the right software processes and hardware architecture in place. Global Engineering Director Jada Smith explains.

Advanced Radar Means Advanced Perception

EPISODE 4

 

Imaging radar and machine learning are pushing the boundaries of what is possible. In this episode, find out how these technologies are giving vehicles a much more complete view of the world around them than ever before. 

The ADAS Platform

EPISODE 3

 

What does it take to create a platform that can evolve over time to take on the ADAS challenges of today and tomorrow? CTO Glen De Vos details the software and hardware that go into Aptiv's groundbreaking platform.

The Rise of Zone Control

EPISODE 2

 

The concept of zone controllers sounds simple, but it has multiple benefits – from increased automation to improved diagnostics and enhanced scalability. Our technologists explain.

The Next Big Things

EPISODE 1

 

What are the biggest trends influencing the automotive industry in 2021 and beyond? Our experts set the stage.

Better Brain or Better Nervous System?

BONUS EPISODE

 

Would you rather have a better brain or a better nervous system? In this special – and less serious – edition of the Innovation in Motion series, all of our speakers wrestle with the challenge of choosing a side.