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New Upgrade In The Operating System Of Volkswagen Cars Will Give Consumers Of The Brand A More Durable Use Of The Center
The software division of Volkswagen, Cariad, proposed an increase in the lifespan of the digital operating system contained in the brand’s vehicles, establishing a period of 15 years. The announcement came through an interview with Volkswagen’s CEO, Dirk Hilgenberg, who stated that the company is accelerating the cycle of planned obsolescence for vehicles, which is also happening in other sectors.
Additionally, Volkswagen is initiating its transition to Android Automotive OS, which will be adopted in vehicles from all brands of the group. The platform is already being used by other multinationals like Volvo and GM, and other multinationals like Stellantis, Honda, and Ford have also announced the adoption of the operating system.
Vehicle Operating System: Important Or Not?
As much as we think the operating system of vehicles is a secondary component, currently digital platforms play a very important role in vehicles and the trend is for them to become increasingly essential.
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If we think about the operating system of cell phones, for example, a critical aspect for them is the time they will have technical support and constant updates. Without these components, the operating system will function incorrectly and may become vulnerable to cyberattacks.
With this, Volkswagen’s CEO further states that the 15-year lifespan of the vehicle operating system can vary, being at least 10 years and the maximum can exceed 15 years, since Volkswagen may have already made agreements with other companies to better serve vehicle owners for a longer time. The extended lifespan of the operating system especially applies to vehicles of brands like Porsche, Bugatti, and Lamborghini.
More About Volkswagen: New Volkswagen Electric Arrives In The Market With An Extraordinary Price Equivalent To A Polo And With Surprising Economy
Last Wednesday, the 15th, Volkswagen revealed the new unique electric car it is producing, promising a smaller, cheaper, more economical vehicle that will carry the concept of the Volkswagen ID.2 electric car, the called ID.1, according to the website Quatro Rodas.
The initial price of the Volkswagen ID.2 is expected to go to market costing around €25,000, about R$140,000, while the ID.1 will cost approximately €20,000, similar to the initial price of the Polo in Germany, including taxes. Volkswagen’s electric car is also equivalent to the price of the Polo Highline in Brazil, which costs R$111,990.
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