In connected car news are Ansys, ECARX, Volvo, Samsung, Tesla & Schaeffler.
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Ansys 2025 R2 Released
Ansys, now part of Synopsys, has unveiled its 2025 R2 release, packed with AI-driven tools and cloud-enabled simulation features designed to streamline engineering workflows and expand accessibility. This update introduces the Ansys Engineering Copilot — a virtual assistant integrated into key Ansys products — and new AI+ features for faster, more intuitive simulations. Enhancements include improved solver performance, automation via expanded Python compatibility, and stronger cloud-based computing with tools like Ansys Cloud Burst Compute™.
The 2025 R2 release supports cutting-edge design from next-gen satellites to datacenter systems. Notable highlights include 17x faster antenna radiation pattern calculations in HFSS, GPU acceleration in Ansys Icepak, new model-based system engineering tools, and deeper integration with Microsoft Azure’s AI infrastructure through AnsysGPT. Customers like Danfoss and Ampleon are already leveraging these advancements for energy efficiency, speed, and product reliability.
With over 50 years of simulation expertise, Ansys continues to lead digital engineering by bridging physics, data, and AI — helping teams innovate faster and reduce development costs.
Subaru Selects HPE Cray XD670 Servers
Subaru has partnered with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) to accelerate the development of its next-generation EyeSight driver assistance system using HPE Cray XD670 servers. Designed for AI workloads, the Cray XD670 features direct liquid cooling and NVIDIA H200 GPUs to optimize model training and inferencing. The partnership supports Subaru’s goal of eliminating fatal traffic accidents by 2030 and enhances its long-standing stereo camera–based image recognition with AI-powered safety capabilities. The deployment, housed at SUBARU Lab, strengthens the automaker’s in-house ADAS software development and leverages global real-world video data to refine AI algorithms. Subaru also selected HPE Tech Care Service to maximize system value and reduce downtime.
ECARX for Volvo EX30 Cross Country EV
ECARX Holdings announced that its Cloudpeak® cross-domain software stack is driving the global deployment of the Volvo EX30 Cross Country electric SUV, now on sale in China following a February launch in Europe. Cloudpeak® enables regional customization by supporting Google Automotive Services in Europe and Android Automotive OS in China, helping automakers address varied market demands. With over 100,000 EX30 units sold globally, ECARX highlights Cloudpeak® as a scalable, full-stack solution that accelerates development and enhances vehicle differentiation in a competitive EV landscape.
Samsung to Make Chips for Tesla in Texas
Samsung’s massive new semiconductor facility in Texas will be dedicated to producing Tesla’s upcoming next-generation AI6 chip, a move that underscores the deepening collaboration between the two companies and the strategic importance of Tesla’s in-house AI hardware development.
Samsung already manufactures Tesla’s current AI4 chip, while the AI5 chip—now finalized—will be produced by TSMC, initially in Taiwan and later at its Arizona facility. This diversification of chip manufacturing partners reflects Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s ongoing effort to strengthen the company’s supply chain resilience and accelerate the development of autonomous driving and AI capabilities across Tesla’s product lineup.
Schaeffler Unveils Hands-Free Trunk Sensor
Schaeffler has introduced an advanced Hands Free Access Sensor, enabling vehicle doors—especially trunks and sliding doors—to open with a simple foot gesture. Powered by 24 GHz Doppler radar technology, the sensor supports keyless and contact-free operation, providing a seamless solution for scenarios like opening the trunk while holding groceries. The technology is designed for high reliability and precise movement detection, even under extreme weather conditions, with performance optimized through AI-based calibration tailored to each vehicle model.
The innovation is part of Schaeffler’s growing focus on body application sensors, a direction strengthened by its recent merger with Vitesco Technologies. According to Schaeffler executives, the sensor has been in volume production since late 2024, primarily for major European automakers, with expansion opportunities in North America and China. The system is compact, easy to install, and compatible with various vehicle types, integrating via a LIN interface and requiring only a single screw-mounted unit—no long antenna or complex hardware.
Showcased as part of Schaeffler’s Control Motion family, the Hands Free Access Sensor will appear at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, where the company will display a range of innovations in software, electrification, drivetrain, chassis, and sensor technologies. With this launch, Schaeffler solidifies its position as a key motion technology provider, offering intuitive, AI-enhanced solutions for the next generation of vehicle convenience and automation