Sonatus’ John Heinlein: How open-source platforms could work for safety-critical applications

Sonatus’ John Heinlein: How open-source platforms could work for safety-critical applications

July 5, 2026 · 25 min

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John Heinlein discusses open-source platforms for software-defined vehicles and their implications for maintenance and recalls.

John Heinlein, CMO at Sonatus, joins Molly Boigon, Automotive News reporter, on the “Shift” podcast to discuss the new developments in open-source platforms for software-defined vehicles. Heinlein also explains how automakers can use vehicle data to predict maintenance issues and avoid recalls, even as software issues continue to beset manufacturers.

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Host: Molly Boigon

Guest: John Heinlein

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Organizations: Sonatus, Automotive News

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