Unit 1
Definition and characteristics of software-defined systems-Role of software in shaping modern technologies- Software-defined networking and its application in electric mobility- Zonal Architecture Concepts: Centralized vs. Decentralized Architecture. Components of E&E Architecture: ECUs (Electronic Control Units), Networks (CAN, LIN, FlexRay, Ethernet)Electric Vehicle Architecture-Integration of software in electric vehicle architecture-Communication protocols and interfaces in EVs-Software in Power Management-Power electronics and control software-Optimization algorithms for energy efficiency.
Unit 2
Connected Vehicles and IoT in Electric Mobility-Introduction to connected vehicle technologies-Internet of Things (IoT) applications in electric mobility-Data analytics and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication- Autonomous Driving and Software Control. Introduction to Cloud Computing: Definition, Characteristics, Deployment Models (Public, Private, Hybrid), Service Models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).Overview of Major Cloud Service Providers: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and others. Overview of High-Performance Computing (HPC) in Automotive Systems. Requirements and challenges in automotive HPC: Safety, Reliability, Performance, Power Efficiency. Middleware for Embedded Systems: Communication Protocols (CAN, SPI, I2C), Message Brokers, Remote Procedure Calls (RPC). Edge Computing in Embedded Systems: Concepts, Architecture, Use Cases. Fundamentals of Application Development- Web Application Development- Application Architecture Patterns- Deployment and Distribution Strategies.
Unit 3
Sensor fusion and Safety– Sensor fusion and data processing algorithms-Path planning and decision-making algorithms-Real-time operating systems for SDVs -Challenges and Future Directions-Security and privacy concerns in software-defined electric mobility Security and Privacy Considerations: data encryption, secure communication protocols, user authentication.-regulatory and standardization challenges- Automotive Safety Standards (ISO 26262), Data Protection Regulations (GDPR, CCPA). Over-the-Air (OTA) Updates, Predictive Maintenance, Personalized Services. Emerging trends and future developments.
