Episode Details

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.

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:48 Meet Suat Kusefoglu
2:32 Overview of Capgemini's Role in Automotive
3:55 Shifts in Software-Defined Vehicle Architecture
5:59 Changing Relationships Between OEMs and Tier 1s
8:30 Learning from Chinese OEMs
13:32 Advice for Starting SDV Projects
16:19 Differentiation Strategies for OEMs
19:18 Cost Considerations in Vehicle Development
22:41 Forecasting Future Processing Needs
23:37 Conclusion