Abstract: Modern consumer vehicles are designed to last 12 to 15 years mechanically, but their embedded software systems often receive support for only 5 to 10 years. This growing mismatch presents challenges in safety, cybersecurity, functionality, and environmental sustainability. As software becomes increasingly central to automotive operation, the industry must address this lifecycle imbalance to … Continue reading Here it is the Elephant in the Car: How Modern Cars Outlive Their Software Systems →