How to resolve the "impossible triangle" in the intelligent transformation of automobiles?

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2026-02-02 17:22

The automotive industry is undergoing a transformative shift from "hardware-defined" to "software-defined" vehicles. The traditional distributed electronic and electrical architecture has become a constraint on intelligent development, with its inherent contradictions between "computing power and cost," "functionality and safety," and "innovation and inertia," forming what is known as the "impossible triangle" for automakers in their transition.

The most significant issue with the traditional distributed ECU architecture is the creation of numerous "information silos." Hundreds of ECUs operate independently, leading to fragmented computing power, complex wiring harnesses, and slow development. Innovation is constrained by the supplier ecosystem, making OTA upgrades a challenging process. Additionally, the bandwidth limitations of the CAN bus are becoming increasingly apparent, while the complexity of safety validation continues to rise...

Has the distributed architecture reached its ceiling? Where does the future of next-generation architecture for intelligent vehicles lie?

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