Thales has developed a comprehensive suite of solutions tailored for the automotive sector. We proudly partner with car manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers, assisting them in their digital transformation towards a Software Defined Vehicle ecosystem. Deeply rooted in the essential pillars of connectivity and cybersecurity, Thales advanced solutions seamlessly connect vehicles while ensuring the utmost safety, and ultimately contributing to a safer world.
The Software Defined Vehicle era
Connected vehicle technologies are rapidly transforming the transportation industry, offering a range of benefits, including improved safety, efficiency, and convenience. From advanced driver assistance systems to electric vehicle charging, telematics or digital car keys, these technologies are changing how we travel and interact with our vehicles.
While advanced connectivity is now readily available, the automotive industry is entering a new era - the era of Software Defined Vehicles (SDV). SDV harnesses the power of sophisticated software capabilities to unlock limitless possibilities and enhance vehicle functionality.
In the SDV approach, the primary control and management of a vehicle's functionality and features lie within its software systems. This enables greater flexibility, customization and upgradability, revolutionizing the traditional hardware-centric approach of the automotive industry.
However, as these technologies offer many benefits to automotive OEMs and enhance customer experience, they also introduce new cybersecurity challenges. Adhering to current regulatory standards, robust cybersecurity measures are imperative to protect these advanced systems.
Thales supports this shift, offering cutting-edge connectivity and cybersecurity solutions. By doing so, we empower automotive OEMs, enabling enhanced functionality and driving future mobility solutions.
Advanced connected vehicle solutions
In connected cars, some key stakes for car manufacturers, equipment suppliers (Tier 1 and 2) and drivers are Automotive Connectivity and Automotive Cybersecurity.
Thales also provides Electric Vehicles and Digital Car Key solutions, which enhance the driving experience and adapt to new mobility service users' demands.
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Automotive Connectivity
Automotive connectivity has become increasingly important in recent years, as drivers and passengers expect to have access to the same connectivity in their cars as in their homes and offices. Reliable connectivity for connected cars can help with everything from infotainment to Advanced Driver Assistance Systems. V2X (vehicle to everything) connectivity and the emergence of 5G, which will provide a new driving experience, will facilitate autonomous driving.
Discover Thales solutions for reliable connectivity throughout the whole vehicle's lifecycle.
Cybersecurity for connected vehicles
Cybersecurity in connected cars is a crucial concern as the number of connected devices in vehicles continues to grow. As cars become increasingly connected, they become more vulnerable to cyberattacks. Car cybersecurity is all the more relevant as it is now part of a European and international framework, with the upcoming regulations of the UNECE's World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP29) and the ISO SAE 21434 for automotive cybersecurity.
Thales is ISO SAE 21434 - certified and supports automotive suppliers and car manufacturers in this transformation with a wide range of automotive cybersecurity solutions.
New mobility services
Digital Car Key
Unlock and start the car with a Digital Car Key, securely stored in a secure environment in the mobile phone or any wearable device. Thales implements the Car Connectivity Consortium Digital Key standard with the most stringent security standards.
NFC CARd Key
The perfect complement to digital car keys for instant access to vehicles. It ensures seamless integration with Thales in-car embedded secure elements (eSE) and compliance with automotive industry standards.
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2 wheelers connectivity and cybersecurity
Thales solutions enable connectivity and remote management of 2 wheelers’ value added services during the whole lifecycle. Our offer protects any bike and motorbike for a safer ride.
Securing Electric Vehicle (EV) charging
Thales supports automotive stakeholders in implementing the ISO 15118 Plug and Charge standard for a seamless and secure Electric Vehicle (EV) charging experience.
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