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Ricardo Touts Cost Advantages of Central ECU
Centralizing a vehicle's electronic controls in one high-powered unit could save as much as $500 per vehicle, according to Ricardo plc.
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Centralizing a vehicle's electronic controls in one high-powered unit could save as much as $500 per vehicle, according to Ricardo plc.
The U.K.-based consultancy and engineering specialist says a single dominant electronic control unit can reduce design and development costs. Such devices must be capable of handling input from a variety of sensors and have the processing power required to facilitate next-generation (Level 3-5) autonomous vehicles.
Several companies already are developing such sophisticated controllers. These ECUs will integrate the expertise of traditional carmakers and suppliers with Silicon Valley tech companies, according to Ricardo.
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