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Linux in the automotive industry.

• What is a modern car? It is, in essence, a real data center on wheels! A typical luxury car has more than

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responsible for all aspects of the car’s operation – from engine and braking control to multimedia and navigation. And more and more manufacturers are choosing Linux to run these systems.

• Automotive giants such as Toyota, Honda, Ford, Jaguar Land Rover, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai and many others use Linux in their infotainment systems, digital instrument clusters, telematics modules and

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• Why has Linux become so popular in the automotive industry? There are several reasons:

➡ Flexibility and customization. Manufacturers can adapt Linux to their needs, add the necessary drivers, optimize performance and energy consumption.

➡ Rich software ecosystem: Linux has thousands of ready-made applications and open-source libraries that can be used to build automotive systems, from graphical interfaces to network stacks and computer vision algorithms.

➡ Security and reliability. Linux has an excellent reputation for security and fault tolerance. For automotive systems that people depend on, these factors are critical. Linux allows for multi-layered protection and isolation of critical components.

➡ Support from chipmakers. Leading automotive chipmakers such as Intel, NVIDIA, Qualcomm, NXP, and Texas Instruments provide optimized versions of Linux and ready-made software and hardware platforms based on their chips. This facilitates the development and integration of Linux systems in the car.

➡ Collaboration and standardization. Automakers are working together to develop open standards and platforms based on Linux. An example is the GENIVI Alliance project, which involves more than 140 companies working to standardize a Linux platform for car infotainment systems.

• One of the most advanced examples of using Linux in a car is the

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electric car. Its 17-inch touchscreen and almost all onboard systems run on a specialized version of Linux. Tesla actively uses open components, such as the

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framework, and much more. At the same time, the company itself makes improvements to open projects and shares its developments with the community.

• Another well-known example is

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developed by the

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AGL is an open Linux-based platform that provides a unified set of interfaces and services for automotive applications. AGL is used in Toyota, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Suzuki, and other vehicles.

• With autonomous cars just around the corner, Linux's role in the auto industry will only grow. It's entirely possible that your next car will be powered by the same OS as your smartphone or smart speaker))