Volkswagen Group of America (VWGoA), Aquantia, Bosch, Continental and NVIDIA announced the formation of the Networking for Autonomous Vehicles (NAV) Alliance, to drive the ecosystem development required for the next generation of Multi-Gig Ethernet networking in vehicles.
Self-driving cars have become data centers on wheels constantly analyzing vast amounts of data to endeavor to ensure the safest and most secure experience for passengers, pedestrians, and other vehicles.
NAV alliance’s members are joining together in an effort to shape the future of in-vehicle networking technologies as society prepares for the paradigm shift to autonomous driving.
Akin to a very advanced nervous system, this next-generation networking architecture is based on an array of ECUs, CPUs, GPUs, high-definition cameras, sensors, gateways, and storage devices, all connected through a high-speed, Multi-Gigabit Ethernet network that works to seamlessly move data throughout the vehicle securely and reliably.
NAV Alliance’s Founding Objectives
Promote development of new specifications, as well as build consensus for new technologies related to Multi-Gig Ethernet automotive networking
Create procedures and testing requirements to endeavor to ensure interoperability, security, and reliability of the in-vehicle network
Promote products and solutions that adhere to the new specifications
Liaise with standards bodies to build consensus, create IEEE proposals, and promote standardization
Build awareness and educate the market place and users on the requirements for autonomous vehicle networks
Founding members will focus on these core objectives and expand the NAV Alliance membership roster in the coming months to include additional automotive suppliers and manufacturers.
Source: VW of America