Departments

Security, Data & Digitalization

The department focuses on the exchange between innovators and regulators on current digital policy issues relevant to the automotive industry. The main focus is on vehicle safety, the use of data and the promotion of digital innovations such as AI.

The department for security, data and digitalization acts as a central point for all matters relating to digital transformation in the automotive industry. Its responsibilities extend across various key areas that contribute significantly to safety, efficiency and innovation in the automotive industry. A core area is the cybersecurity of vehicles. As modern vehicles become increasingly connected, it is critical to adopt robust security standards to minimize potential cyber threats.

The department also deals intensively with the use of data in the automotive sector. This is essential given the wealth of data that modern vehicles generate and process. Data forms the basis for digital applications in vehicles, some of which use artificial intelligence (AI) to contribute to greater driving safety and efficiency. AI is therefore another area of activity for the department as an example of digital innovation in the automotive industry. The department aims to continuously help shape innovation-friendly framework conditions for the development and integration of digital solutions in vehicles. Together with other players, the department wants to help lead the automotive industry into the digital age and position it at the forefront of technological innovation.

Department area: Cyber Security & Economic protection

The department of Cyber Security & Economic Protection focuses on protecting the automotive industry from digital threats and securing the economic interests of our members. We develop robust security standards to protect vehicles from cyberattacks and ensure the integrity of their systems. Our goal is to create a safe and trustworthy environment for the digital transformation of the automotive industry. Economic protection also plays an important role here.

Department area: Data & digitalization and artificial intelligence

In the department of Data, Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence (AI), we are committed to unlocking the full potential of data in the automotive industry and driving forward the implementation of innovative, digital solutions. We develop strategies to collect, store and analyze vehicle data to generate insights that improve product development, customer experience and operational efficiency. Artificial intelligence is a key technology for the automotive industry. In the future, it will be used even more widely along the entire automotive value chain. We want to create the conditions for legally compliant use of AI so that the potential that AI offers for industry and consumers can be leveraged.

Networked and Automated Driving

Demands and expectations of the future mobility are increasing in the face of globalization and technical innovations.

A wide variety of economic, ecological and social challenges, such as the rapidly increasing urbanization worldwide, increasing traffic or demographic change are putting our traffic arteries to the test. Automation and networking offer opportunities to overcome these global challenges and to make mobility safer, more efficient and more environmentally friendly.

Driver assistance systems and automated driving will play a central role here. The connected automobile will not only offer more safety, efficiency and driver relief, but will also become more comfortable and varied thanks to innovative services: the car is experiencing a digital evolution.

There are many aspects to consider when developing these complex functions in the vehicle. The coordination unite for networked and automated driving wants to create a framework in cooperation with representatives from industry and politics, within which a sustainable development of networked and automated vehicles is possible in a real environment.