Automotive & Heavy Duty Transportation

Automotive is changing with consumers embracing new modes such as Mobility-as-a-Service. Intelligent transportation systems and self-driving cars are moving from science fiction to reality. Cars are sometimes considered as “rolling electronics platforms” by automakers with the increasing use of connected computing and data for the consumer. And the most successful new alternative powertrain cars have used a “total systems approach” to the design and development, such as the Toyota Prius and Tesla Model S.

Heavy duty transportation systems are adopting new technologies, such as smart card fare systems, integration of communication technologies to enhance rider safety, and cleaner powertrain options. The most successful transit technology implementations use the total systems approach to develop the optimal set of requirements, verification activities, and systems integration planning.