LG Electronics Expands SDV Cooperation With Renault, Unveils Integrated Cockpit Solution

LG Electronics is expanding its SDV cooperation with Renault. On the 6th, LG Electronics announced that it will supply a next-generation integrated cockpit solution for Renault Group's new vehicles. The target vehicle is Europe's first commercial SDV, and the integrated cockpit solution will be installed in the New Traffic E-Tech Electric. This vehicle was selected as the 2027 World Van of the Year.

This cooperation involves applying LG Electronics' next-generation cockpit to Renault Group's new SDV vehicle. An SDV is a vehicle that moves away from the individual operation of ECUs by function. Based on high-performance computers and centralized software, it integrates and controls vehicle functions and supports over-the-air software updates.

SDVs can continuously upgrade AI-based advanced features. In line with this, the integrated cockpit solution supplied by LG Electronics provides integrated control of driving information and infotainment tailored to SDV characteristics. The integration covers the instrument cluster and infotainment system.

The instrument cluster system provides speed, RPM, and warning light information. The infotainment system supports navigation and media playback. The integrated cockpit solution delivers intuitive and unified UX and UI.

The integrated cockpit can organically deliver a wide range of in-vehicle information, improving driver visibility. It also allows automakers to simplify components and optimize design by integrating multiple functions. As a result, it can also help reduce production costs.

In SDVs, vehicle functions are integrated around software. Accordingly, new features can be added through future over-the-air software updates, and existing functions can also be improved. LG Electronics' integrated cockpit solution was designed to respond to this SDV environment.

LG Electronics implemented this integrated solution based on the technology it has accumulated in the instrument cluster and infotainment fields. It has also built up manufacturing capabilities and UX and UI capabilities through its TV, home appliance, and mobile businesses, and has secured technological capabilities in automotive instrument cluster and infotainment fields. In addition, it has maintained a long-term partnership with Renault Group, and that partnership led to the development of an optimized integrated cockpit solution for SDVs.

LG Electronics and Renault Group have strengthened their partnership through being named an Excellent Supplier in 2014, 2017, and 2020. The two companies also elevated the level of cooperation by co-developing an Android-based automotive infotainment system in 2021.

With this supply, LG Electronics plans to continue its partnership with Renault Group. It also plans to expand cooperation with major global automakers, including those in North America and Asia. Through this, LG Electronics aims to strengthen its position as a trusted supplier in the fast-growing SDV automotive electronics market.

Eon-seok Eon LG Electronics' VS Business Division head and president said the company will proceed on the basis of close cooperation with global automakers, including Renault Group. He also plans to continue advancing core technologies and solutions needed for the mobility industry's transition to SDVs.

Source: TECHWORLD · Park Kyu-chan
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