The commercial vehicle industry is constantly evolving, with new technologies and innovations being introduced at a rapid pace. One of the areas that has seen significant growth in recent years is the digital cockpit and vehicle infotainment system. A digital cockpit is a modernized version of a traditional dashboard, incorporating advanced technology to provide drivers with real-time information and controls. This includes everything from navigation and entertainment to vehicle diagnostics and safety features.
Our client wanted to bring standardization across their product line to streamline production processes and reduce costs. At the same time, they wanted to enhance customer experience by providing a consistent and user-friendly interface across all their vehicles. Furthermore, the client aimed to develop a centralized platform for in-vehicle infotainment and connectivity, which would supersede the current outdated system, thus setting the stage for prospective advancement and innovation. All this had to be achieved while ensuring a quick Time-to-Market.
THE RESULTS
- Delivered a common modular and customizable infotainment & connected platform software and suite of applications usable across multiple vehicle variants manufactured by the client
- Built a library of 12 reusable software components that can be used across 25+ vehicle variants, resulting in a 15% reduction in development time and cost
- Faster time to market achieved through ~ 70% test case automation & reusability
- Test cases developed are scalable and could be used for multiple vehicle applications and derivatives, reducing future efforts to develop test cases