Field of Industry Structure Transformation

Development of In-vehicle Computing and Simulation Technology for Energy Saving in Electric Vehicles

Project Summary

Up to42billion yen

In 2030: Approximately1.69million tons/year (Japan)
In 2050: Approximately13.2million tons/year (Japan), Approximately340million tons/year (World)

In 2030: Approximately43trillion yen/year
In 2040: Approximately148trillion yen/year

1. Open platform software for automated driving

Within the scope of R&D addressed by this project, reduce power consumption of In-vehicle computing by at least 70% compared to current technology, while taking into account load placed on networks and the cloud.
Realize level-4 automated driving function (including factors such as safety and reliability) in principal travel environments.

2. Automated driving sensor system

Within the scope of R&D addressed by this project, reduce power consumption of In-vehicle computing by at least 70% compared to current technology, while taking into account load placed on networks and the cloud.
In terms of sensory and recognition capabilities, realize level-4 automated driving function (including factors such as safety and reliability) in principal travel environments.

3. Electric vehicle simulation infrastructure

Establish methodologies for building the simulation model of whole electric vehicle based on a “digital twin” approach to realize level-4 automated driving compatible with SOTIF, that can be utilized in common by Japanese automobile and components manufacturers. In developing such a model, realize a dynamics simulation precision of at least 90%, while reducing by 50% the term required for using actual devices to conduct performance verifications.

Assumptions regarding estimates of CO₂ reduction effect

Estimates calculated on basis of assumption that number of vehicles in Japan totals 74.4 million vehicles, with a global total of 1.9 billion vehicles.
With regard to 2030, estimates calculated on the reduction effect when high level ecological driving is in operation during normal driving on highways.
With regard to 2050, estimates calculated on the reduction effect when high level ecological driving is in operation during normal driving on highways and ordinary roads, and reduction effect eliminates traffic congestion in sag part and tunnels and caused by accidents.

Assumptions regarding estimates of economic effect

Based on the report “Future Prospects for Automated Driving and the AI Car Market, 2019” prepared by Fuji Chimera Research Institute, Inc., the market for automated vehicles is estimated to total 40 trillion yen by 2030 and the related market for components is estimated to total 3 trillion yen.
Based on the same report, the market for automated vehicles is estimated to total 143 trillion yen by 2040 and the related market for components is estimated to total 5 trillion yen.