LG Electronics will supply an integrated digital cockpit for Renault Group’s new Trafic Van E-Tech Electric, expanding its automotive technology business as manufacturers shift to software-defined vehicles.
The electric van, named the 2027 International Van of the Year, is Europe’s first commercial software-defined vehicle, according to LG.
LG’s cockpit combines a digital instrument cluster and infotainment system, bringing driving information, navigation and media functions into a unified interface. The company said the integrated design also simplifies components and vehicle architecture, helping automakers reduce production costs.
The system is designed for vehicles that use centralized software and high-performance computers to manage functions traditionally handled by separate electronic control units. This architecture allows manufacturers to add or improve features through over-the-air updates.
LG said the cockpit draws on its automotive display and infotainment expertise, alongside manufacturing and user-interface capabilities developed through its TV, home appliance and mobile businesses.
The project builds on years of cooperation with Renault. LG received supplier recognition from the French automaker in 2014, 2017 and 2020, and the companies jointly developed an Android-based automotive infotainment system in 2021.
LG plans to expand its software-defined vehicle business through partnerships with automakers in North America, Asia and other markets.
“We will continue developing key technologies and solutions needed for the mobility industry’s transition to SDVs through close cooperation with global automakers,” said Eun Seok-hyun, president of LG Electronics’ Vehicle Solutions business.
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