About this episode

Suat Kusefoglu discusses insights on software-defined vehicles and the evolution of vehicle technology, focusing on lessons from Chinese car manufacturers.

In a live recording from AutoTech 2025 in Novi, Michigan, Suat Kasafalou Global Solutions Director from Capgemini shares insights on the evolution of software-defined vehicles and the journey to advanced vehicle technology. Drawing from his two decades of experience, he highlights the evolution in vehicle architectures, such as the shift from discrete ECUs to integrated solutions, emphasizing the importance of managing complexity. The conversation touches on the rapid innovation of Chinese OEMs and the need for differentiation in software offerings to enhance user experiences. Suat also discusses the potential for software-defined vehicles to reach lower price points and the challenges of forecasting future processing power needs.

People in this episode

Guest: Suat Kusefoglu

Topics covered

• software-defined vehicles
• Chinese OEMs
• vehicle architecture
• innovation
• user experience
• processing power

Keywords

• software-defined vehicles
• Chinese carmakers
• vehicle technology
• ECUs
• innovation
• user experience
• processing power

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Organizations: Capgemini

Places: Novi, Michigan

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