Siemens has introduced a new Simcenter™ software solution for design-centric thermal simulation of Autonomous Electric Vehicles (AEVs). The solution is engineered to address critical, thermal-driven challenges associated with AEV design, such as extending electric drive range, optimizing in-cabin comfort, designing sensors and ensuring the reliability of all autonomous drive (AD) systems.

"Strategy Analytics expects that the vast majority of self-driving cars will feature electrified powertrains," said Ian Riches, executive director, Automotive Practice for Strategy Analytics. "The OEMs who distinguish their vehicles with trusted AD performance, long drive range per charge and optimal in-cabin experiences are likely to be the winners in this new era of mobility. Thermal design software such as Siemens' new Simcenter solution is ideally suited to help OEMs and suppliers differentiate and win in the competitive AEV markets of the future."

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