Volkswagen Announces Unprecedented 15-Year Upgrade for Its Vehicles' Operating System

Volkswagen Announces Unprecedented 15-Year Upgrade for Its Vehicles’ Operating System

Written by Roberta Souza

Published on 29/03/2023 at 22:04

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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.

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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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Volkswagen Announces Unprecedented 15-Year Upgrade for Its Vehicles’ Operating System

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