Dear MIH Consortium Members,

The MIH Consortium is actively advancing standardization and has just released its third standard this month! Following the release of the Powertrain Standard in June and the Smart Cabin API Standard in July, August brings the launch of the third standard—the Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) Classification Ver. 1.0.

As the automotive industry continues its rapid transformation, SDV is becoming a key trend. Vehicles are evolving into digital platforms, with more automakers striving to define and update vehicle functionality through software, ensuring that features and user experiences remain continuously up-to-date.

To meet these demands, the automotive industry must work together to create customizable vehicles with longer life cycles and new revenue opportunities. The MIH Consortium has introduced SDV Classification to support this. This standard defines three levels of software control and updates from a user-centric perspective, helping the industry understand and leverage the benefits of software integration in vehicles. We encourage members to complete our survey and provide feedback on the MIH standards to help us improve!

📢📢 Another important announcement: We are excited to share that MIH is starting the election process for the new committee. We sincerely invite all members to self-nominate or nominate candidates. We believe that having experts in the EV field serve as committee members will help review the consortium’s proposed standards and provide technical guidance and advice, which will significantly enhance MIH’s standardization efforts. We look forward to your active participation to drive the growth and progress of the consortium. 

Additionally, the upcoming "2024 Hon Hai Tech Day" (HHTD24) on October 8-9 is set to showcase the latest smart EV solutions and the integration of AI across three major platforms: Smart Manufacturing, Smart EV, and Smart Cities. We warmly invite all members to join us in person or online!

Enjoy your reading, and we wish all our members a Happy Mid-Autumn Festival! 🌕

The MIH Consortium Team

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[Standard Release] MIH SDV Classification Ver. 1.0

With the rise of the CASE (Connected, Autonomous, Shared & Services, and Electric) trend, the automotive industry is increasingly leveraging software to define vehicle functions and enhance user experiences, enabling vehicles to continuously evolve and remain up-to-date.

Consumers now expect vehicles that can be continuously updated to suit their lifestyles. Meanwhile, automakers aim to enhance production efficiency and explore new revenue streams, while suppliers need adaptable components to meet varying model and market demands.

To align with this industry shift, the MIH Consortium has released the SDV Classification. This standard outlines three levels of software control and update capabilities, helping the industry understand and leverage the benefits of software in vehicles.

👉 Check out the MIH Recommended Standard - SDV Classification Ver. 1.0

👉 Fill out the survey and provide your suggestions!

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[Committee Nomination] Members Invited to Submit Nominations

As the MIH committee approaches the start of a new term, we are pleased to announce the initiation of the committee election process. We sincerely invite members to actively self-nominate or propose candidates. We believe that with the guidance and insights from experts in the electric vehicle field, we can effectively advance the development of standardization, modularization, and platformization. 

Committee Responsibilities:

• Use your deep expertise and global perspective to provide insights into the electric vehicle and mobility industries, offer strategic advice, and help the MIH Consortium improve services for its members.

• Review and evaluate the various standardization documents proposed by the MIH Consortium. Provide professional opinions and guidance from an impartial perspective to ensure that the standards released by the consortium meet industry and market needs, as well as future trends.

👉 Please fill out the self-nomination or candidate recommendation form. (Deadline: September 30th).

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[Upcoming Event] Mark Your Calendar for HHTD24: Foxconn’s Leading Tech Event on Oct 8-9!

Foxconn's flagship event, "HHTD24" (Hon Hai Technology Day 2024), will be held on October 8th and 9th with the theme "Accelerating Imagination." The event will showcase new smart EV solutions and the integration of AI applications in Smart Manufacturing, Smart EV, and Smart City.

This year also includes a series of forums featuring internationally renowned speakers discussing AI applications, digital health, smart living, tech talent, and ESG. For registration details, please stay tuned to the event website. We warmly invite all members to join us online or in-person!

👉 Check out the HHTD24 website!

📅 Date: October 8-9 (October 8 for invited guests only; October 9 open to the public)

📍 Venue: Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 1, 4th Floor

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[Standard Release] Check Out the MIH Standards 

The MIH Consortium has been actively involved in standardization efforts, with several EV-related standards released since June. If you missed previous announcements, now is a great time to review them and share your feedback!

• Powertrain Standard V1.0: This standard defines the integration of the drive motor, inverter, and single-speed reduction gear into a 3-in-1 power system.

• Smart Cabin API Standard V1.0: This provides a unified specification for the Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL) interface, supporting the vision of Software-Defined Vehicles.

👉 Fill out the survey and provide your suggestions!

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[Industry Trends] MIH selects must-read articles from 3 major areas, helping members stay ahead of the latest trends

• Electric Vehicles: 

👉 The Waymo-Zeekr Robotaxi Has Come to San Francisco

👉 Electric Car Wars: Who Will Win the Battle for the $30,000 EV? 

👉 BMW Touts Success of Humanoid Robot Pilot at South Carolina Plant

• Tech+AI:

👉 TSMC Breaks Ground on €10 Billion Semiconductor Fab in Germany

👉 The Intersection of Energy and AI: Key Issues and Future Challenges

👉 Will AI Redesign the Car As We Know It?

• International Policies & Business Trends: 

👉 EV Slowdown Countered by Energy Storage Boom

👉 Canada Imposes a 100% Tariff on Imports of Chinese-Made Electric Vehicles, Matching the US

👉 European Union Slashes Planned Tariffs On China-Made Tesla EVs, Other Chinese Firms