How can startups and SMBs accelerate electric vehicle (EV) development?

Startups and SMBs can accelerate EV development through several strategic approaches:Developing next-generation batteries, recycling technologies or sustainable materialsExperimenting with new, innovative designs for specialized components (batteries, charging systems and motor controllers) or software solutions (fleet management, battery optimization and autonomous features)Focusing on niche markets and underserved segments like delivery vehicles, specialty commercial fleets or specific geographic marketsCollaborating with existing automakers or engaging the services of third-party manufacturers

How can the cloud accelerate EV design and engineering?

On-premises infrastructure and IT costs can be particularly burdensome for EV startups and SMBs that don't have the deep pockets of established manufacturers:Reduced capital expenditure (capex): Cloud services do not require expensive on-premises infrastructure from the get-go.Simpler setup: Setting up, deploying and maintaining cloud-based solutions is simpler and more flexible. Third-party service providers can deploy and manage cloud solutions, so startups and SMBs don’t have to manage them on their own.Scalability and accessibility: Cloud services can be scaled easily to a company’s actual needs, often in real time. The client only needs to pay for what they use. Cloud services are also usually available anywhere with an internet connection without additional setup, making remote work easier.

How does the 3DEXPERIENCE® platform support smaller EV companies?

Dassault Systèmes' MBSE approach on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform transforms modular design by creating a unified environment for seamless integration across intricate multidisciplinary systems.EV companies can leverage the 3DEXPERIENCE platform’s software-defined vehicle (SDV) capabilities to accelerate:Battery range optimization: Simulate and optimize thermal management, weight reduction and energy efficiency while meeting weight and safety standardsLightweight design: Efficiently source for advanced composite materials and run structural analysis to reduce overall vehicle weight while maintaining durability and performanceCharging infrastructure innovation: Virtually test new solutions to meet demands for faster EV charging speedSustainable innovation: Virtually assess all materials, energy consumption and environmental impact throughout the product life cycle

How does unified modeling and simulation (MODSIM) with the 3DEXPERIENCE platform on the cloud empower EV startups and SMBs?

With 3DEXPERIENCE on the cloud, EV startups and SMBs have access to all our best-in-class modeling and simulation solutions in one place. MODSIM empowers teams to create unique, higher-quality products in less time:Fast geometry creation and reuse: Create parametric models quickly and accurately with simultaneous design and analysis. Templatize and reuse them to gain time on future projectsQuicker simulation: Speed up the idea cycle by specifying requirements and manufacturing processes, and generating simulations.Advanced subdivision modeling: Significantly increase the number of designs that can be created and validated in a dayMultiphysics simulation: Better understand all aspects of the product’s behavior and its interactions. Easily share findings with all team members without time-consuming data export and conversion

EV Development: Trends and Capabilities Shaping Tomorrow's Vehicles

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EV Engineering: The Industry in Motion

From electrification to software-defined vehicles, the transportation and mobility industry is shifting faster than ever. Our exclusive report, developed in partnership with Lifecycle Insights, reveals seven market-defining trends and four critical capabilities every startup and small and medium-sized business (SMB) needs to compete in the electric vehicle (EV) market.

Drivetrain electrification marks the biggest paradigm change since the introduction of the internal combustion engine (ICE). It’s rewriting the established rules of transportation and mobility, with new technologies providing compelling alternatives to traditional ICE-powered vehicles. Driver assistance, software, internet connectivity and autonomous driving systems are changing how people drive, while new business models challenge the traditional car-ownership paradigm.

Without the baggage of legacy systems and processes, startups and SMBs have the freedom to respond quickly to automotive trends. They have less catching-up to do and can more easily embrace disruptive ideas and innovative designs. They also gain the agility to develop solutions that established companies may be too slow or risk-averse to pursue.

But knowing what lies ahead is only half the battle. Here are three key trends driving the development of next-generation EVs.

Critical Capabilities Startups and SMBs Can’t Ignore

Startups that want to gain a competitive edge in this highly competitive market must ensure they have the right digital strategies in place. Our exclusive report highlights some of these critical capabilities:

Cloud Solutions

Allow startups and SMBs to scale more easily and adapt more readily as their needs evolve. They can spend less time and fewer resources on ancillary tasks and more on their most essential business endeavors

Collaborative Design and Development Platform

Bring together all stakeholders across disciplines, making design decisions based on accurate, current information. Everyone's involved in the EV product design process with full data traceability

New Assembly Methods

Model and verify component designs virtually, allowing individual subsystems and components to be manufactured in parallel before being combined at the end of the assembly line

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Driving the Future of Transportation

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