What is FoxConn's "MIH"?EV platform and autonomous driving technology are also possible

Industrial innovation in the case area is starting to be enthusiastic in the EV (electric vehicle) field.The Taiwanese FoxConn group, which launched the open platform "MIH" for EV development, is trying to update the industry map significantly.

An EMS (electronic device consignment production) FoxConn group that undertakes the production of Apple products such as the iPhone.Let's touch on the trends of the EV industry along with the outline of the MIH developed by the group.

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■MIHの概要

EV製造にイノベーションを起こす

In October 2020, FoxConn announced an open platform for the EV software and hardware called "MIH" at its own event HonhaitechNology Day, and announced a formal entry into the EV field.We are recruiting participating companies from all fields, forming an alliance via platforms, and innovating EV production.

In response to the highly developed costs unique to the automotive industry, the length of the development period, and the lack of resources, we will build a new automobile development and manufacturing mechanism by opening hardware and software technology.

In the future, automobiles will be continuously upgraded by updating software, but the development cycle can be greatly reduced by separating hardware and software.

In addition, by providing technology and tools for developers through the platform, the barrier to entry into the automotive industry will be reduced, and more developers and companies will invest in the development of the EV industry and create innovative EV applications.To

600社を超える参加企業

As of February 2021, more than 600 companies have participated on the MIH platform.

For automobiles, it includes PSA, PSA Chinese corporations, Volkswagen Truck & Bus, Polestar, Onsemi Contractor, Infineon, etc., as well as autonomous driving -related companies such as AIMOTIVE, Deepmap, BARAJA, OUSTER UDELV, and Microsoft, Microsoft, Microsoft, Microsoft, Microsoft.It seems that Technology companies such as AWS and NTT are also participating from Japan.

4つの特徴を持つプラットフォーム

The MIH Open Platform features the following four points.

In (1), it is possible to flexibly respond to the needs, such as wheelbase, vehicle height, battery pack, chassis spood, and cover the mainstream B to E -segment.These modular key components can be upgraded with the evolution of technology, so they can always maintain competitiveness.

In (2), a lightweight design of the body is realized based on integrated aluminum casting technology, contributing to the extension of the cruising range that is important in the EV.It also provides advanced control stability and road noise reduction technology.

(3) In the design and development of platforms, which had previously focused on matching between chassis and power supply, the software definition will be trendy in the future, and powerful and reliable EEA architectures will seamlessly integrate car mechanical structure and electronic structure.I say.

In ④, a mode that takes into account the openness that can integrate the autonomous driving system into the platform, and the simulation of safety, comfort, and manual operation that cooperates with developers and partners to achieve advanced autonomous driving systems.It will be realized.

自動運転ではティアフォーが協力

The Fox Con will release its own tip technology, such as quick charging and low -temperature optimization technology.In 2024, it has also announced that it will launch a commercial all solid batteries.It does not use high -flammable electrolytic solutions like lithium -ion batteries that are currently widely used, and have the characteristics that are less likely to be affected by the surrounding temperature, and seems to be more attention as an EV battery.

The latest hardware platforms are developed by Fox Cons and Taiwanese automakers, Yutaka Train (Euron).The two companies have a partnership in March 2020, establishing a joint venture for joint development.

On the other hand, Japanese Tia For, which is working on autonomous driving development, is active in automatic driving.He has joined the Alliance with ADLINK, who has edge computing technology, and Autocore, a middleware development based in the UK and China, to cooperate with the construction and provision of an autonomous driving system.

By July 2020, the three companies have been working together to innovate automatic driving middlewear and applications that are useful for developing automatic driving cars and robots, and are also working on automatic driving practical use in Taiwan.That's it.

In addition, in cooperation with Amazon Web Services (AWS), which handles cloud services, it has also announced that it will integrate vehicle networking software and hardware.In the future, the company will provide technical support for MIH Open Platform, including the development and operation and maintenance of cloud open platforms.

開発者ツール「EV Kit」は2021年前半に発売予定

The technical specification of the first developer tool "EV KIT" was released in January 2021.Reservations will be started in February and will be delivered in April.The first step is to provide drive by wire control technology along with the open can.

EVメーカーとの協業相次ぐ

Although it is not revealed how it will be involved in MIH in the future, Foxcon will be FCA (Fiat Chrysler Automobils) in 2020, and even in 2021, China's Zhejiang Yoshitoshi (GELY HOLDINGS)) It has announced that it will exchange partnerships with Byton, EV manufacturer Byton, and US EV manufacturers Fisker (Fisker), and will jointly develop and manufacture them.

In the future MIH alliance, it is important to pay attention to the participation of EVs and automatic driving -related startups.For new entry groups without production capacity, the construction of a car body manufacturing plant is a major barrier, but the Fox Concon's efforts to build a new production system may break these barriers.

■EV業界におけるアライアンスの現状

In many cases, joint development is promoted by automobile manufacturers, but it is said that there is no precedent for the formation of large alliance and consortium.

In Japan, Toyota, Denso, and Mazda established a new company to develop EV joint technology in 2017, but in 2020, the new company has stopped working.

Regarding the battery, the Japan Research Institute in October 2020, "BACE CIRCULAR ECOSYSYSTEM Consortium", which researches data utilization technology and business models required to add value and establish a circulation structure in October 2020.) Is announced.

Honda Motor Kogyo, Yamaha Motor, KTMs in Austria, and Piaggio in Italy have announced in March 2021 that they have agreed to establish replacement battery consortium with the aim of spreading motorcycles.

On the other hand, in May 2020, NTT and Hitachi have announced the establishment of the "Electric Vehicle Utilization Promotion Consortium" with the agreement of a total of 40 business operators.

In the EV, if the replacement method becomes widespread as the battery is miniaturized, the convenience will be significantly increased.It is likely that movements that promote standardization will accelerate in the future.

■【まとめ】自動車業界の業界地図を一新する可能性も

Just as Google Waymo and China's Baids are active in the autonomous driving field, it is possible that technology companies will continue to enter in the EV field, causing innovation such as transformation of manufacturing processes.In that sense, the Fox Concon's initiative is likely to be a touchstone.

On the other hand, the base of automatic driving cars becomes an EV, and the computerization progresses remarkably, so there is a high possibility that similar innovations will occur.

It is considered that the automotive industry will be greatly involved and the industrial map will develop an impact, so it is important to pay attention to future trends.

[Reference] As a related article, refer to "Future, which will be a" world factory "of autonomous driving EVs in the future."