Designed to address the growing complexity of today's commercial vehicles, the EVO ECU Platform provides a flexible, high-performance electronic control solution that helps OEMs reduce system complexity while enabling advanced connectivity, diagnostics and future software-driven capabilities.
"Commercial vehicles are becoming increasingly connected and intelligent, but traditional vehicle architectures were not designed to support the pace of innovation happening today," said Christian Leblanc, Global Vice President of Product and Project Management at Stoneridge. "EVO provides a scalable platform that helps simplify integration, improve vehicle performance and give our customers the flexibility they need to adapt as technology continues to evolve."
Reducing Complexity, Increasing Capability
Unlike traditional architectures that rely on numerous individual electronic control units, EVO consolidates processing capabilities into a centralized platform designed specifically for the unique requirements of commercial vehicles. This approach enables faster software updates, more efficient diagnostics and the ability to introduce new features without significant hardware changes.
For fleet operators, EVO is designed to help improve uptime and reduce maintenance complexity through enhanced diagnostics, remote software updates and increased vehicle intelligence.
"Fleet customers were at the center of our development process," said Leblanc. "EVO helps enable faster troubleshooting, fewer service interruptions and the ability to continuously improve vehicle capabilities throughout the vehicle lifecycle."
Scalable, Secure and Future-Ready
Software modularity and cybersecurity were foundational elements of the EVO ECU development. Through a collaboration with Green Hills Software, Stoneridge implemented a scalable software architecture which allows new capabilities to be introduced while maintaining separation between safety-critical functions.
Built specifically for commercial vehicle applications, the EVO ECU Platform has been engineered to withstand demanding operating environments, including extreme temperatures, vibration, dust and continuous vehicle operation. Its rugged, automotive-grade design also makes it well suited for a wide range of vehicle applications, including buses, coaches and off-highway equipment.
"Commercial vehicles operate in some of the most challenging environments, and they require technology designed specifically for those conditions," said Leblanc. "EVO was developed from the ground up to deliver the reliability, performance and flexibility our customers expect."
The platform's scalable architecture provides additional processing capability and connectivity to support emerging technologies, including advanced driver assistance systems, additional camera applications, sensor integration and future AI-enabled features.
"Our industry is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by increasing connectivity, automation and evolving regulatory requirements," said Natalia Noblet, President and CEO of Stoneridge. "EVO represents our commitment to helping customers navigate that transformation with a flexible platform designed to support innovation today and tomorrow."
Developed in collaboration with technology partner Renesas Electronics, the EVO ECU Platform combines automotive-grade processing capability with commercial vehicle expertise to support the next generation of connected transportation. Stoneridge implemented a multi-layered security approach designed to protect critical vehicle systems while enabling future software expansion.
"Stoneridge's EVO ECU Platform demonstrates how commercial-vehicle manufacturers can modernize vehicle electronics for demanding operating environments," said Aish Dubey, Vice President and Head of the HPC SoC Division at Renesas Electronics. "Our collaboration brings together Stoneridge's commercial-vehicle expertise and Renesas' R-Car system-on-chip, power-management and programmable mixed-signal technologies to create a scalable, automotive-grade foundation for connected and software-defined commercial vehicles."
Additionally, building on an established collaboration, Stoneridge worked closely with indie Semiconductor in the development of the image processor powering the EVO ECU Platform. The processor was designed with direct input from Stoneridge's engineering team to support the demanding performance, best-of-the-market image quality and scalability requirements of commercial vehicles.
About Stoneridge, Inc.
Stoneridge, Inc., headquartered in Novi, Michigan, is a global supplier of safe and efficient electronic systems and technologies. Our systems and products power vehicle intelligence, while enabling safety and security for on- and off-highway transportation sectors around the world.
For more information please visit, www.stoneridge.com.
