Stellantis joins forces with dSPACE to accelerate cloud-based development of vehicles

Stellantis, one of the world’s leading automakers, and dSPACE, a leader in simulation and validation solutions, 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 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.

“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 implementation of the proposed non-binding MOU is subject to a definitive agreement.