Connected Car News: Geotab, C2A, Deloitte, NOVOSENSE, Soracom & Panasonic

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In connected car news are Geotab, C2A, Deloitte, NOVOSENSE, Soracom and Panasonic.

Integration of Sustainability into Geotab

Responding to the complex challenge of climate change in the transportation sector, a major contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions, Geotab Inc. (“Geotab”) announced at Mobility Connect in Milan, a comprehensive suite of data-driven sustainability solutions to address decarbonization, cost management and opportunities to improve performance, including a Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report.

“Climate change is an urgent challenge, and at Geotab, we know you can’t manage what you don’t measure. Geotab’s sustainable fleet solutions empower fleets with precise data insights to track their emissions, fuel use, manage EV charging, reporting and compliance, and set targets for the future,” said Edward Kulperger, Senior Vice President, Europe at Geotab. “As the transportation industry evolves and requirements change, Geotab is developing the tools and solutions needed for compliance and business growth.”

Solutions integrated in the MyGeotab® platform announced include:

Geotab Sustainability Center — Optimising Fuel, Energy Savings and Performance

The Geotab Sustainability Center provides actionable insights and pinpoints opportunities for emissions reduction to support fuel and energy savings and performance optimisation. Integrated in MyGeotab, the Sustainability Center empowers fleets to track fleet emissions and the potential to reduce them using idling reduction and electrification, monitor avoided tailpipe emissions, emissions generated, and fuel economy, identify emission reduction opportunities and explore electrification options.

Gas Emissions Calculation Method — Supporting transparent, accurate reporting

Over 50,000 European companies and 10,000 international companies will need to submit sustainability disclosures based on the CSRD mandate. Having access to accurate and reliable data is critical to the disclosure and compliance process.

Geotab’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report provides a reliable method of tracking greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from fleet vehicles, automating the calculation of carbon dioxide equivalents (CO2-eq). TÜV Rheinland has certified the CO2 calculation method of the Geotab Greenhouse Gas Report for measuring Scope 1 GHG vehicle emissions.1 Using telematics, companies can obtain precise, near real-time data on vehicle emissions, avoiding the uncertainty of manual data collection and the potential for human error.

The report supports compliance with CSRD’s regulatory framework (ESRS E1). To simplify the compliance process, reports can be generated to align with common ESG reporting frameworks such as CDP and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Electric Vehicle Suitability Assessment (EVSA) — Electrification tool enhancements

Adopting electric vehicles can be a complex decision for fleets. The Geotab EVSA helps fleets build a business case for electrification by providing a clear picture of environmental and financial impacts based on real-world data. The latest version includes Automatic Vehicle Type Detection to streamline vehicle selection and comparison.

The Geotab EVSA creates a customised fleet electrification blueprint that determines EV suitability replacement, considering performance needs, vehicle model/make preference, and charging availability. This innovative tool, recognised with the Sustainability Product of the Year award and the 2024 SEAL Business Sustainability Award, empowers fleets to make informed decisions about electrifying their operations.

EV Charge Monitoring — EVs ready when needed

Scaling up EVs, and multiplying the positive impacts of decarbonisation, requires robust charging management tools and quality data. With EV Charge Monitoring from Geotab, fleets can get a comprehensive overview of the charge status of their EVs with alerts functionality to ensure fleet EVs are charged and ready to go when needed. Optimising charging is essential to improving utilisation and realising the fuel cost saving and operational benefits of electrification.

A new Geotab survey on fleet perspectives in the EU, found that the majority of fleet managers believe their organisation will meet emission targets on time (44.5%) or even ahead of deadline (31%). However, when adopting telematics, CO2 emissions data was among the least considered metrics (29%) among respondents. With these new sustainability solutions, fleets can prioritise their sustainability efforts to ensure that money and time is spent in the areas which will have the most impact towards achieving goals.

C2A Security & Deloitte Partner

-C2A Security, the context-driven product security company for software-defined products, and Deloitte Germany, the industry-leading audit, consulting, tax, and advisory services company announced  a strategic alliance to help clients meet cybersecurity demands at scale. The partnership between Deloitte and C2A Security brings immense value to customers, as the two companies develop unique software offerings that will be announced soon.

EVSec, C2A Security’s industry-pioneering DevSecOps Platform, automates cybersecurity and enables cross-functional sharing and collaboration between teams, customers, and supply chains while offering full digital twin capabilities of the product. Deloitte brings its industry-proven expertise and complementary services to software implementation projects, offering a powerful and comprehensive solution, that includes support for tool migration, tailoring of EVSec, risk management expert advice, project management, and more.

EVSec applies a risk-driven approach to product security, drawing contextual intelligence from the Model, for fast and accurate management of vulnerabilities, security, and operations by design and an overall efficiency boost to the customer’s development and operations of software-defined products. Recently, it was announced that a leading player in the automotive industry selected C2A Security as its product security platform on a multi-year enterprise agreement. The collaboration with a leading player in the automotive industry as a joint customer proves the value of the alliance.

One of Deloitte’s areas of focus is automotive security, where it leverages extensive experience to support customers in achieving compliance with critical regulations, such as the Cyber Resilience Act, UN R155, and others. These regulations mandate stringent cybersecurity measures for vehicles, ensuring they are protected against a wide range of potential threats.

Deloitte provides a comprehensive service portfolio around Software Defined Vehicles (SDV) tailored to the automotive industry, including:

  • Management Systems Advisory: Deloitte assists organizations in establishing robust cybersecurity management systems that align with industry standards and best practices.
  • Governance Structures and Processes: Deloitte’s experts design and implement effective governance structures and processes, ensuring seamless integration of cybersecurity measures across all levels of the organization.
  • Managed Services: To support ongoing cybersecurity needs, Deloitte offers managed services for various customers in the automotive industry and other sectors.

With Deloitte and C2A Security, automotive companies can confidently navigate the regulatory landscape and protect their vehicles and data from cyber threats. Deloitte’s holistic approach, combining strategic consulting with advanced managed services, ensures that clients remain secure, compliant, and resilient in an increasingly connected world.

Karma Automotive Partners with Master & Dynamic

Karma Automotive, California’s first and only ultra-luxury automaker, is proud to announce its collaboration with luxury audio brand Master & Dynamic. This partnership includes Master & Dynamic designing its first in-cabin audio environments, alongside a selection of sound tools exclusively for Karma Automotive to include wireless headphones.

Through this collaboration, Master & Dynamic will debut its first in-cabin audio environments with the 3rd Generation Karma Revero and upcoming Karma Kaveya super-coupe, delivering sound clarity and precision to the interiors of these vehicles.

With Tune, an Over-The-Air audio upgrade, Karna Revero drivers can seamlessly download a proprietary equalization package that enhances the in-vehicle audio experience with Master & Dynamic’s signature warm, rich sound. Tune is available now for existing Revero owners and is an available option on the new 3rd Generation Karma Revero, set to begin deliveries later this year.

New Products from NOVOSENSE

NOVOSENSE Microelectronics, a global supplier of automotive chips, is meeting rising demands for advanced automotive sensors with a broad product lineup.

  1. Current Sensor (NSM2019-Q0): This chip-level sensor handles continuous primary currents up to 100A with low resistance (0.27mΩ), ensuring high isolation and low heat generation. It includes a creepage distance of 8.2mm and a UL-compliant isolation voltage of 5000Vrms, ideal for high-voltage automotive applications.
  2. Temperature Sensors (NST175-Q1, NST235-Q1, NST86-Q1): Designed for precision and low power use, these CMOS temperature sensors operate with 2.4V–5.5V input, offering ±2.5°C to ±4°C accuracy depending on the model. They provide a cost-effective alternative to thermistors by minimizing extra circuitry needs, enhancing reliability.
  3. Temperature and Humidity Sensor (NSHT30-Q1): This sensor integrates temperature and humidity monitoring with an I2C interface in a compact DFN design, supporting autonomous vehicle systems and climate control through precise environmental data.

With a strong focus on R&D and a solid supply chain, NOVOSENSE has shipped over 400 million automotive chips since 2022, achieving 33% of its 2024 revenue from automotive electronics.

Soracom at AECC

Soracom, Inc., a global IoT platform provider with full MVNO capability, announced  that it showcased a proof of concept (PoC) for a next-generation network architecture for connected cars to securely connect with their OEM cloud at an All-Member meeting hosted by the Automotive Edge Computing Consortium (AECC) in Berlin, Germany October 22 – 24, 2024. This PoC has been developed in collaboration with Toyota Motor Corporation.

AECC is a cross-industry, non-profit consortium dedicated to promoting best practices for the convergence of vehicular, computing, and network technologies. The AECC All Member Meeting, subtitled ‘Driving Connectivity, Advancing Mobility,’ will run from October 22 – 24, with the demos highlighting advancements on October 23, 2024.

Soracom joined the AECC in May 2024. As a member organization, the company works alongside mobile network operators (MNOs), automobile manufacturers, communications and cloud service providers, and other related technology standards organizations and technical communities to establish new technologies and standards that advance the connected car industry.

“We are thrilled to work with Toyota Motor Company on this PoC,” said Kenta Yasukawa, Ph.D., CTO and co-founder of Soracom, Inc. “This collaboration represents a major step forward in enabling a seamless, secure, and long-lasting connectivity solution for automotive ecosystems that should help make the next generation of connected cars maintain a secure connection with their OEM cloud backend.”

At the All Member Meeting, Soracom showcased a PoC demonstration of a connected car authentication and secure network solution. Working in collaboration with Toyota Motor Corporation, a fellow AECC member, the company is conducting phased testing. Soracom is also collaborating with AECC’s global members on advanced R&D of next-generation solutions that enable connected cars to connect to the cloud securely.

Panasonic Expands VERZEUSE Automotive Cyber Secuirty

Panasonic Automotive Systems has expanded its VERZEUSE™ automotive cybersecurity series to cover every phase of a vehicle’s lifecycle, from design to post-shipment operation. This series, which automates traditionally manual cybersecurity processes and links input/output data across lifecycle phases, improves efficiency and standardizes security measures. Key innovations include:

  1. VERZEUSE™ for TARA (Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment): Compliant with ISO/SAE 21434, this tool reduces workload by up to 90% by automating threat analysis in the development stage, making it accessible even to non-experts.
  2. VERZEUSE™ for Virtualization Extensions Type-3: This containerized security solution safeguards in-vehicle software against cyberattacks in virtualized environments, detecting abnormal communications