In today's episode of the Our Connected World podcast, we dive into the future of vehicle design, focusing on the transformative impact of advancements in smart vehicle technology. With the rapid shift towards electrification and the increasing complexity of automotive systems, the industry is experiencing a significant evolution. This episode explores the trends driving these changes and the implications for vehicle architecture.

What does the future hold for vehicle design? How are technologies like autonomous driving reshaping the landscape? These questions and more are tackled in this engaging discussion.

• Advancements in Vehicle Electrification: Lamar discusses the rapid pace of innovation in electric vehicles and the shift towards standardized and modular electronic systems.

• Zonal vs. Domain-Centralized Architectures: An in-depth comparison of the benefits and challenges of zonal architecture, including cost reduction, improved reliability, and enhanced cybersecurity.

• Future of Software-Defined Vehicles: Insight into how software development is becoming central to vehicle design, driving a shift from hardware-centric to software-centric systems.