Stellantis , BlackBerry and AWS launch world’s first virtual cockpit By Investing.com

Stellantis (NYSE:), in collaboration with BlackBerry (NYSE:) QNX and AWS, launched the world’s first virtual cockpit platform on Tuesday.

This groundbreaking innovation, developed by a Stellantis-led coalition, is part of the automaker’s Virtual Engineering Workbench (VEW), revolutionizing the delivery of infotainment technology to consumers at a speed 100 times faster than traditional methods.

This advanced platform uses BlackBerry’s QNX® Hypervisor in the cloud, available on AWS Marketplace via the QNX Accelerate suite.

The new technology allows Stellantis to create lifelike virtual simulations of car controls and systems that act like the real thing, all without changing their main software. What used to take months can now be done in as little as 24 hours in some cases.

“Software is becoming increasingly crucial in vehicles, leading us to innovate in how we develop and validate it,” said Yves Bonnefont, Chief Software Officer at Stellantis. “With our virtual cockpit, we’re revolutionizing not just our approach, but also that of our suppliers and partners in the industry.

By adopting a software-centric strategy and utilizing the QNX Hypervisor in the cloud, Stellantis can speed up customer feedback sessions significantly.

Using the virtual cockpit, Stellantis can effortlessly recreate the cockpit experience of a specific brand and vehicle, making instant adjustments to enhance the driver’s experience. This immediate response, supported by quick access to the cloud, enables Stellantis to gather crucial input from its customers and developers.

An unbranded showcase of the technology can be viewed at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), taking place from January 9 to 12, 2024, at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Shares of STLA are down 1.69% while shares of BB are up 0.77% in afternoon trading on Tuesday.