Stellantis Partners with dSPACE to Accelerate Cloud-based Development of Vehicles
Stellantis (NYSE: STLA) and dSPACE have signed a non-binding MOU to accelerate cloud-based vehicle development. The partnership will integrate dSPACE's VEOS platform for Software-in-the-Loop testing into Stellantis' Virtual Engineering Workbench (VEW), enabling faster software development and testing up to a year before hardware availability.
The collaboration aims to enhance Stellantis' software strategy, built on three AI-powered platforms: STLA Brain, STLA SmartCockpit, and STLA AutoDrive, set to debut in 2025. On new technology platforms, 80-85% of testing is conducted on SIL platforms, reducing vehicle software delivery time to under two years.
The VEW features a Virtual Cockpit that accelerates development cycles up to 100 times compared to traditional methods, serving over 3,800 active daily users.
Stellantis (NYSE: STLA) e dSPACE hanno firmato un memorandum d'intesa non vincolante per accelerare lo sviluppo di veicoli basati sul cloud. La partnership integrerà la piattaforma VEOS di dSPACE per il testing Software-in-the-Loop nel Virtual Engineering Workbench (VEW) di Stellantis, consentendo uno sviluppo e un testing software più rapidi fino a un anno prima della disponibilità dell'hardware.
La collaborazione mira a migliorare la strategia software di Stellantis, basata su tre piattaforme alimentate dall'AI: STLA Brain, STLA SmartCockpit e STLA AutoDrive, che debutteranno nel 2025. Su nuove piattaforme tecnologiche, l'80-85% dei test viene condotto su piattaforme SIL, riducendo il tempo di consegna del software del veicolo a meno di due anni.
Il VEW presenta un Cockpit Virtuale che accelera i cicli di sviluppo fino a 100 volte rispetto ai metodi tradizionali, servendo oltre 3.800 utenti attivi giornalmente.
Stellantis (NYSE: STLA) y dSPACE han firmado un memorandum de entendimiento no vinculante para acelerar el desarrollo de vehículos basado en la nube. La asociación integrará la plataforma VEOS de dSPACE para pruebas Software-in-the-Loop en el Virtual Engineering Workbench (VEW) de Stellantis, lo que permitirá un desarrollo y prueba de software más rápidos hasta un año antes de la disponibilidad del hardware.
La colaboración tiene como objetivo mejorar la estrategia de software de Stellantis, que se basa en tres plataformas impulsadas por IA: STLA Brain, STLA SmartCockpit y STLA AutoDrive, que están programadas para debutar en 2025. En nuevas plataformas tecnológicas, se lleva a cabo el 80-85% de las pruebas en plataformas SIL, lo que reduce el tiempo de entrega del software del vehículo a menos de dos años.
El VEW cuenta con un Cockpit Virtual que acelera los ciclos de desarrollo hasta 100 veces en comparación con los métodos tradicionales, atendiendo a más de 3.800 usuarios activos diarios.
스텔란티스 (NYSE: STLA)와 dSPACE가 클라우드 기반 차량 개발을 가속화하기 위해 비구속적 양해각서를 체결했습니다. 이 파트너십은 스텔란티스의 가상 엔지니어링 작업대(VEW)와 dSPACE의 VEOS 플랫폼을 통합하여 소프트웨어 개발 및 테스트를 하드웨어 가용성보다 최대 1년 빠르게 가능하게 합니다.
이번 협력은 2025년에 출시될 세 가지 AI 기반 플랫폼인 STLA Brain, STLA SmartCockpit, STLA AutoDrive를 기반으로 한 스텔란티스의 소프트웨어 전략을 강화하는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다. 새로운 기술 플랫폼에서는 80-85%의 테스트가 SIL 플랫폼에서 수행되어 차량 소프트웨어 전달 시간을 2년 이하로 단축하고 있습니다.
VEW는 전통적인 방법에 비해 개발 주기를 최대 100배 가속화하는 가상 조종석을 제공하여, 하루에 3,800명 이상의 활동 중인 사용자를 지원합니다.
Stellantis (NYSE: STLA) et dSPACE ont signé un protocole d'accord non contraignant pour accélérer le développement de véhicules basés sur le cloud. Le partenariat intégrera la plateforme VEOS de dSPACE pour les tests Software-in-the-Loop dans le Virtual Engineering Workbench (VEW) de Stellantis, permettant un développement et des tests logiciels plus rapides jusqu'à un an avant la disponibilité du matériel.
La collaboration vise à améliorer la stratégie logicielle de Stellantis, qui repose sur trois plateformes alimentées par l'IA : STLA Brain, STLA SmartCockpit et STLA AutoDrive, qui doivent être lancées en 2025. Sur les nouvelles plateformes technologiques, 80-85 % des tests sont effectués sur des plateformes SIL, réduisant le temps de livraison des logiciels des véhicules à moins de deux ans.
Le VEW dispose d'un cockpit virtuel qui accélère les cycles de développement jusqu'à 100 fois par rapport aux méthodes traditionnelles, avec plus de 3.800 utilisateurs actifs par jour.
Stellantis (NYSE: STLA) und dSPACE haben eine nicht-bindende Absichtserklärung unterzeichnet, um die cloudbasierte Fahrzeugentwicklung zu beschleunigen. Die Partnerschaft wird die VEOS-Plattform von dSPACE für Software-in-the-Loop-Tests in das Virtual Engineering Workbench (VEW) von Stellantis integrieren, wodurch eine schnellere Softwareentwicklung und -testung bis zu einem Jahr vor der Verfügbarkeit der Hardware ermöglicht wird.
Die Zusammenarbeit zielt darauf ab, die Softwarestrategie von Stellantis zu verbessern, die auf drei KI-gestützten Plattformen basiert: STLA Brain, STLA SmartCockpit und STLA AutoDrive, die 2025 auf den Markt kommen sollen. Auf neuen Technologieplattformen werden 80-85% der Tests auf SIL-Plattformen durchgeführt, was die Lieferzeit für Fahrzeugsoftware auf weniger als zwei Jahre verkürzt.
Das VEW verfügt über ein virtuelles Cockpit, das die Entwicklungszyklen im Vergleich zu herkömmlichen Methoden um das bis zu 100-fache beschleunigt und mehr als 3.800 täglich aktive Benutzer bedient.
- Integration enables software testing up to 1 year before hardware availability
- 80-85% of testing conducted on SIL platforms reduces development time to under 2 years
- Development cycles acceleration up to 100x through Virtual Cockpit
- 3,800 active daily users demonstrate successful platform adoption
- MOU is non-binding and subject to definitive agreement
Insights
The partnership between Stellantis and dSPACE represents a significant advancement in automotive software development methodology. The integration of VEOS platform into Stellantis' Virtual Engineering Workbench creates a powerful simulation ecosystem that could reduce development cycles by up to
The strategic value lies in the 80-85% testing capability through Software-in-the-Loop platforms, enabling two-year software delivery cycles. This acceleration in development speed positions Stellantis to compete more effectively with pure-play EV manufacturers who typically have faster software iteration cycles. The Virtual Cockpit's daily engagement of 3,800 unique users indicates substantial operational scale and adoption.
The partnership's timing aligns perfectly with Stellantis' rollout of three AI-powered platforms in 2025: STLA Brain, SmartCockpit and AutoDrive. This infrastructure modernization could significantly enhance Stellantis' competitive position in the software-defined vehicle market, potentially leading to improved margins through faster feature deployment and reduced development costs.
The implementation of continuous integration and testing methodologies through dSPACE's platform represents a transformative shift in Stellantis' software development approach. The ability to perform early-stage virtual testing and validation will substantially reduce debugging costs and improve software quality before physical prototypes are built.
The emphasis on over-the-air update capabilities through this enhanced development platform indicates Stellantis' commitment to the recurring revenue model common in modern automotive software architectures. This positions the company to potentially capture higher-margin software service revenues across its 14 brands, similar to Tesla's successful software monetization strategy.
The Virtual Engineering Workbench's scalability and cloud-based architecture suggest significant operational efficiency improvements, potentially reducing development costs while accelerating time-to-market for new features. This could translate into improved competitive positioning and higher software-derived revenues in the medium term.
Stellantis Partners with dSPACE to Accelerate Cloud-based Development of Vehicles
- Partnership with dSPACE will provide Stellantis with a powerful simulation platform to drive faster and higher-quality software innovations
- Cloud-based development, integration and validation enable Stellantis engineers to start testing and developing software up to a year before production hardware is available
- dSPACE solutions are integral to the Stellantis Virtual Engineering Workbench (VEW), streamlining software development cycles
AMSTERDAM, January 7, 2025 – Stellantis, one of the world’s leading automakers, and dSPACE, a leader in simulation and validation solutions, today announced they have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at accelerating the cloud-based development of Stellantis vehicles.
The collaboration will integrate dSPACE’s VEOS platform for Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testing into the Stellantis Virtual Engineering Workbench (VEW), enabling faster, scalable development of customer-focused features.
The VEW empowers Stellantis engineers worldwide to refine software early in development, leveraging virtual environments to develop, integrate, test and optimize up to a year before hardware becomes available. On its new technology platforms, 80
The Stellantis software strategy is built on three AI-powered technology platforms – STLA Brain, STLA SmartCockpit and STLA AutoDrive, which will debut on select vehicles in 2025. These platforms, developed on the VEW, ensure agile feature delivery across Stellantis’ 14 iconic brands.
“The integration of dSPACE tools into our Virtual Engineering Workbench will allow us to deliver innovative features faster, meeting customer expectations and enhancing their driving experience,” said Yves Bonnefont, Stellantis Chief Software Officer. “This collaboration is pivotal in realizing our vision for intelligent, connected vehicles and providing customers with continuous improvements via over-the-air updates.”
“The use of our products on the new Stellantis technology platforms enables us to gather direct customer input and feedback. This close collaboration will help us advance our software products and provide the most sophisticated and efficient tool chain for the validation of software-defined vehicles, enabling early integration and seamless combination of SIL and HIL test methods,” said Carsten Hoff, CEO at dSPACE.
The Stellantis VEW features a first-of-its-kind Virtual Cockpit, which helps accelerate development cycles by up to 100 times compared to traditional methods. With over 3,800 active unique daily users, it exemplifies Stellantis’ commitment to innovation, sustainability and delivering high-quality customer experiences.
The implementation of the proposed non-binding MOU is subject to a definitive agreement.
# # #
About Stellantis
Stellantis N.V. (NYSE: STLA / Euronext Milan: STLAM / Euronext Paris: STLAP) is one of the world’s leading automakers aiming to provide clean, safe and affordable freedom of mobility to all. It’s best known for its unique portfolio of iconic and innovative brands including Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, DS Automobiles, FIAT, Jeep®, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, Vauxhall, Free2move and Leasys. Stellantis is executing its Dare Forward 2030, a bold strategic plan that paves the way to achieve the ambitious target of becoming a carbon net zero mobility tech company by 2038, with single-digit percentage compensation of the remaining emissions, while creating added value for all stakeholders. For more information, visit www.stellantis.com.
X @Stellantis
Facebook Stellantis
LinkedIn Stellantis
YouTube Stellantis
For more information, contact:
Fernão SILVEIRA +31 6 43 25 43 41 – fernao.silveira@stellantis.com
Nathalie ROUSSEL +33 6 87 77 41 82 – nathalie.roussel@stellantis.com
communications@stellantis.com
www.stellantis.com
About dSPACE
dSPACE is a leading provider of simulation and validation solutions worldwide for developing connected, autonomous, and electrically powered vehicles. The company’s range of end-to-end solutions are used particularly by automotive manufacturers and their suppliers to test the software and hardware components in their new vehicles long before a new model is allowed on the road. Not only is dSPACE a sought-after partner in vehicle development, engineers also rely on our know-how at dSPACE when it comes to aerospace and industrial automation. Our portfolio ranges from end-to-end solutions for simulation and validation to engineering and consulting services as well as training and support. With more than 2,800 employees worldwide, dSPACE is headquartered in Paderborn, Germany; has three project centers in Germany; and serves customers through its regional companies in the USA, the UK, France, Japan, China, Croatia, Korea, India and Sweden.
For more information, contact:
Bernd Schäfers-Maiwald +49 5251 1638-714 – bschaefers-maiwald@dspace.de
Ulrich Nolte +49 5251 1638-1448, – unolte@dspace.de
Stellantis Forward Looking Statements
This communication contains forward-looking statements. In particular, statements regarding future events and anticipated results of operations, business strategies, the anticipated benefits of the proposed transaction, future financial and operating results, the anticipated closing date for the proposed transaction and other anticipated aspects of our operations or operating results are forward-looking statements. These statements may include terms such as “may”, “will”, “expect”, “could”, “should”, “intend”, “estimate”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “remain”, “on track”, “design”, “target”, “objective”, “goal”, “forecast”, “projection”, “outlook”, “prospects”, “plan”, or similar terms. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. Rather, they are based on Stellantis’ current state of knowledge, future expectations and projections about future events and are by their nature, subject to inherent risks and uncertainties. They relate to events and depend on circumstances that may or may not occur or exist in the future and, as such, undue reliance should not be placed on them.
Actual results may differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, including: the ability of Stellantis to launch new products successfully and to maintain vehicle shipment volumes; changes in the global financial markets, general economic environment and changes in demand for automotive products, which is subject to cyclicality; Stellantis’ ability to successfully manage the industry-wide transition from internal combustion engines to full electrification; Stellantis’ ability to offer innovative, attractive products and to develop, manufacture and sell vehicles with advanced features including enhanced electrification, connectivity and autonomous-driving characteristics; Stellantis’ ability to produce or procure electric batteries with competitive performance, cost and at required volumes; Stellantis’ ability to successfully launch new businesses and integrate acquisitions; a significant malfunction, disruption or security breach compromising information technology systems or the electronic control systems contained in Stellantis’ vehicles; exchange rate fluctuations, interest rate changes, credit risk and other market risks; increases in costs, disruptions of supply or shortages of raw materials, parts, components and systems used in Stellantis’ vehicles; changes in local economic and political conditions; changes in trade policy, the imposition of global and regional tariffs or tariffs targeted to the automotive industry, the enactment of tax reforms or other changes in tax laws and regulations; the level of governmental economic incentives available to support the adoption of battery electric vehicles; the impact of increasingly stringent regulations regarding fuel efficiency requirements and reduced greenhouse gas and tailpipe emissions; various types of claims, lawsuits, governmental investigations and other contingencies, including product liability and warranty claims and environmental claims, investigations and lawsuits; material operating expenditures in relation to compliance with environmental, health and safety regulations; the level of competition in the automotive industry, which may increase due to consolidation and new entrants; Stellantis’ ability to attract and retain experienced management and employees; exposure to shortfalls in the funding of Stellantis’ defined benefit pension plans; Stellantis’ ability to provide or arrange for access to adequate financing for dealers and retail customers and associated risks related to the operations of financial services companies; Stellantis’ ability to access funding to execute its business plan; Stellantis’ ability to realize anticipated benefits from joint venture arrangements; disruptions arising from political, social and economic instability; risks associated with Stellantis’ relationships with employees, dealers and suppliers; Stellantis’ ability to maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting; developments in labor and industrial relations and developments in applicable labor laws; earthquakes or other disasters; risks and other items described in Stellantis’ Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2023 and Current Reports on Form 6-K and amendments thereto filed with the SEC; and other risks and uncertainties.
Any forward-looking statements contained in this communication speak only as of the date of this document and Stellantis disclaims any obligation to update or revise publicly forward-looking statements. Further information concerning Stellantis and its businesses, including factors that could materially affect Stellantis’ financial results, is included in Stellantis’ reports and filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and AFM.
Attachment
FAQ
When will Stellantis (STLA) launch its new AI-powered technology platforms?
How much faster can Stellantis (STLA) develop software with the new Virtual Cockpit?
What percentage of testing does Stellantis (STLA) conduct on Software-in-the-Loop platforms?
How long does it take Stellantis (STLA) to deliver new vehicle software with the dSPACE partnership?
