More Intelligence with Server-based E/E Architectures. Body High Performance Computer Continental's Body High Performance Computer (HPC). Central Element of Server-based Vehicle Architecture. Digitalization opens the door into a world of new functions and services for future mobility. But this is also exponentially increasing the amount of information and data that has to be processed. Current E/E architecture already is coming to its limits. Automotive mega trends such as automated driving, software defined cars or connected mobility require more and more intelligence and computing power. A cornerstone to overcome these challenges is the Continental Body High Performance Computer as the central element of future server-based E/E architecture. As a central node it allows the necessary data management capabilities for cloud and IoT services. The Body HPC is on the one hand the host for all body related functions but on the other hand also has the capability of certain x-domain function integration. Beside this, the Body HPC enables the flexible integration of software and services from multiple vendors. Our Solution for Tomorrow’s Vehicles. Continental‘s Body HPC is a central element for the transition to a service-oriented vehicle system architecture. A new level of computing power and a consistent separation of hardware and software are paving the way for new functions and convenient over-the-air updates. The Body HPC is the central data hub and connection point between the vehicle and the digital world, with the ability to update and upgrade features over the vehicles life cycle. Beside this, our Body HPC enables the flexible integration of software and services from multiple vendors. All this at highest security standards. More The Evolution of Vehicle Architecture. Increasing system complexity and functional growth bring todays E/E architectures to its limits. The server/zone architecture can be used to clean up the existing E/E system in the vehicle. Reduction in stand-alone ECUs and wiring harness allow an overall architecture optimization, leading to less weight and CO² emissions. The Body HPC offers data processing and data security features rather known from the IT industry then from classical vehicle architectures. The high computing power of the Body HPC enables central hosting of vehicle functions, leading to standardized and cost-effective components and functions. More Lifelong Learning Vehicles with Continental’s Body HPC As a leading player we are able to realize the paradigm shift to new server-based E/E architecture. We are the first supplier who launched a Body High Performance Computer successfully. With our attractive and standardized offering we are able to control the whole E/E architecture from the vehicle to the cloud (hardware, system integration etc.) with all necessary building blocks including 3rd party solutions. Our strong competence in system architecture makes us the right partner of choice right from the E/E architecture definition phase. More Our References Continental Vehicle Server connects VW ID. Electric Vehicles. Continental has launched world’s first mass-produced Body High Performance Computer as the so-called in-car application server (ICAS1) in Volkswagen’s ID.3 and ID.4 electric vehicles enabling software updates over-the-air. Further series productions of domain-specific high-performance computers for more than 20 vehicle models from various manufacturers and brands are planned in 2021 and 2022 alone. Continental Technologies in the Volkswagen ID.3 Software Integration for Digitally Connected Vehicle Architectures Press release Our Award Winning Technology Continental received a 2020 CLEPA Innovation Award from the European Association of Automotive Suppliers for its Body High Performance Computer (HPC) and Continental Cooperation Portal in the category “Cooperation”. Our solutions were awarded as pioneering innovation developed in close cooperation with a vehicle manufacturer. Press Release Talk to Our Experts You want to see more about Continental’s Body High Performance Computer watch our recorded web session. You have a specific question about the technical concept? Or you are just curious to learn more about the Body HPC? Send us a message and we'll connect you to an expert! Contact Continental Automotive World Passenger Cars Trucks & Buses 2-Wheeler Agriculture Construction & Mining Material Handling Mobility Services Engineering Services Industrial Sensors Aftermarket Continental World Continental Group Automotive Technologies Autonomous Mobility and Safety Vehicle Networking and Information Continental Industry Continental Tires Supplier Information PSIRM Website Contact Imprint Legal Notice Data Protection Cookie Policy Sitemap © Continental AG 2021