How simulation is revolutionizing automotive design in the software-defined vehicle era
Join VI-grade’s Dave Bogema as he revisits key moments from the 2025 ZERO Prototypes Summit.
User Experience
Optimizing steering systems with XiL – from virtual testing to real-world performance
VI-grade and Chassis Autonomy experts discuss how XiL solutions enable virtual testing, accelerate development, and optimize steering system performance.
Revolutionizing HMI development with real-time driving simulation
Alessandro Baldari and Iain Dodds explain how VI-grade’s COMPACT HMI Simulator can revolutionize the HMI development process.
Automotive interiors megatrends – translucent and sustainable surfaces
Dow’s Mark Allen, Lorenzo Musiani, Xi Chen, and Todd Starke explore the future of automotive interior materials.
Achieving personalized in-vehicle sound zones with actuator-based headrests
Continental Engineering Service presents the Ac2ated Sound solution, which leverages electrodynamic actuators to activate existing vehicle structures, transforming them into high-quality sound radiators.
Mastering vehicle development from concept to performance with VI-CarRealTime
Bruno Finco of MOVEdot and Mauro Cavalletti of VI-grade discuss how engineers can develop high-performance vehicles from the ground up using VI-CarRealTime.
Leveraging game engines for vehicle design, development, and manufacturing
Perforce CTO Brad Hart and Mike Weiss, Senior Solution Architect for Epic Games present examples of the innovative ways game engines are currently being used and could be used in the future.
The state of global EV charging and the role of AI
Robert Fisher from SBD and HERE’s Andrei Iordache discuss key findings from the the 2024 EV Index and the role of artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) in vehicle electrification.
The Flyme Auto mobile ecosystem – a new approach to powering next-generation digital cockpits
Raj Reddy and Ming Liu of ECARX discuss the essential features of Flyme, including the ecosystem’s unique in-car connectivity, seamless integration, and user-friendly interface.
Accelerating profit: cost optimization in automotive supply chains
Kai Peters and Dr. Roman Kremmer of 4flow explore key areas for cost optimization in automotive supply chains.
The smart truck cockpit: challenges and opportunities for the commercial vehicles industry
Elektrobit experts discuss how to optimize commercial vehicles for connectivity, cost efficiency, vehicle health, driver safety, sustainability, and regulatory compliance.
Unlocking the future of EV charging: how disruptive EV makers can harness V2G and Plug&Charge technologies
KPIT’s Rasika Shejul and Ketan Doshi explore the potential impact of Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) and Plug & Charge technology on the future of e-mobility.
A solution for upgrading digital cockpit with newest Android Automotive
Elektrobit experts explain how to add or upgrade to the latest version of Android Automotive in their digital cockpit at any point in the vehicle lifecycle.
System-wide HMI customization with an Android software toolchain
Sergej Schmunk and Christian Dittrich present Elektrobit’s Theming Engine, an easy-to-use solution for developing and customizing Android in-vehicle infotainment systems.
Human-centric development of software-defined-vehicles
VI-grade’s Michael Hoffmann explores the pivotal role of Digital Twins in enhancing software functionality, ensuring safety, and exceeding customer expectations.
The software-defined motorcycle: industry opportunities and evolution
Elektrobit’s Lazo Eric, Prashanth Kurumbudel, and Tommi Tallgren provide unique insight into the technologies shaping the future of the motorcycle industry.
Empowering in-car infotainment with premium digital television features
RT-RK’s Nemanja Fimic explains how to utilize existing in-car infrastructure to add DTV and streaming cost-effectively and deliver premium content and an exceptional user experience.
Personalizing the Android Automotive-based cockpit: how AI can enhance the driving experience
Elektrobit’s Stephan Schuster and Christoph Rade explain how to open the user interface for personalization through GenAI to provide an immersive, entertaining, and satisfying driving experience.
Understanding the strategic relevance of automotive app stores
NNG’s Jácint Tordai explores the strategic relevance of automotive app stores and how maximizing their value requires a mindset shift for automakers and their suppliers.
Integrating Google Automotive Services into in-vehicle infotainment systems
Raj Reddy and Valentin Anisimov of ECARX discuss the revolutionary Google Automotive Services, its integration into IVI systems, and real-world examples of its implementation.