“Production readiness is achieved through systematic hardening” As SDV stacks grow more complex, open software must prove it can scale under series, safety and lifecycle constraints. Paula Herzog of Qorix explains how Eclipse S-CORE can be hardened for real-time, automotive-grade deployment. Benjamin Müller
“If the ecosystem is misaligned, scalability breaks down” As vehicle software grows more complex, the key challenge is no longer technology, but execution at scale. Dr Thomas Irawan of ETAS explains how open foundations, ecosystem alignment and platform discipline can make SDV strategies scalable. Benjamin Müller
Why 2026 could mark a turning point for software-defined vehicles 2026 will be a reality check for software-defined vehicles. Martin Schleicher, Eclipse SDV Ambassador, sees the industry at a turning point: success will no longer be defined by vision, but by the ability to deliver software reliably. Dr. Martin Large
VDA and Eclipse Foundation expand SDV software ecosystem The Eclipse Foundation and Germany’s automotive industry association VDA are significantly expanding their open-source ecosystem for SDVs. Their S-CORE initiative aims to create a shared software foundation that reduces development effort and shortens time to market. ADT editorial team
