India’s connected car push: How simulation is preparing vehicles for real-world chaos
As V2V/V2X mandates approach, simulation technologies such as SIL and HIL are enabling OEMs to test millions of safety scenarios, connectivity failures and AI-driven systems before deploying them on public roads.
India's upcoming rule mandating Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) and Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) communication by October 2028 will revolutionize vehicle safety systems. However, testing these systems in real-world conditions is impractical and dangerous. This is where simulation technology becomes crucial for Indian automakers. India's 2025 road fatality count shows the urgency of implementing connected safety systems.
Simulation helps address the diverse driving environment in India, from two-wheelers weaving between lanes to livestock and unmarked obstacles. dSPACE India Solutions, a German company with operations in India, leverages Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing to simulate various traffic scenarios and hardware interactions.
By partnering with Anritsu and Safran Data Systems, dSPACE can recreate 4G/5G network conditions and satellite-navigation environments, respectively. AI is now being employed to generate virtual electronic control-unit artefacts and autonomous-driving scenarios, reducing the need for manual testing of every possible road situation.
Simulation allows engineers to develop test scenarios that reflect India's specific road environment, ensuring connected vehicles can safely communicate with each other before they hit the roads.
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