{"id":1096,"date":"2026-03-27T19:20:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T19:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onwheelstv.com\/?p=1096"},"modified":"2026-03-27T20:36:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T20:36:16","slug":"volkswagen-e-rivian-validam-tecnologia-sdv-em-testes-de-inverno","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onwheelstv.com\/en\/volkswagen-e-rivian-validam-tecnologia-sdv-em-testes-de-inverno\/","title":{"rendered":"Volkswagen and Rivian Validate SDV Technology in Winter Testing"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The RV Tech joint venture, formed by the Volkswagen Group and Rivian, has successfully completed winter testing of its software-defined vehicle (SDV) architecture, marking an important step toward production of the group\u2019s next-generation electric vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Testing took place over several months in extreme conditions, ranging from the heat of Arizona to the freezing environments of Sweden. The goal was to validate the performance and reliability of electronic systems and software in demanding scenarios.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Centralized architecture and remote updates<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At the core of this development is the SDV architecture, which integrates hardware and software into a centralized system. This approach enables more efficient vehicle management and supports over-the-air (OTA) updates, allowing continuous improvements throughout the vehicle\u2019s lifecycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During testing, key functions such as all-wheel drive, traction control and vehicle dynamics were evaluated, focusing on system interaction and performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Extreme conditions confirm system robustness<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The final phase took place in snow and ice conditions, where vehicles underwent multiple validation cycles. These environments are critical for testing system stability and safety under extreme scenarios.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Results show that the SDV architecture already delivers a reliable level of performance for future production use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Internal training accelerates integration<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At the same time, the Volkswagen Group is strengthening its internal software capabilities. Specialists will work directly with RV Tech teams to deepen knowledge of the architecture and support implementation across the group\u2019s brands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This process will enable faster integration of brand-specific features in future models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A decisive step toward the digital future of mobility<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With the rollout of SDV architecture in electric vehicles for western markets, Volkswagen is preparing to deliver advanced automated driving features and evolving infotainment systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More than a technical upgrade, this development represents a structural shift in the automotive industry, where software becomes central to the driving experience.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A joint venture RV Tech, formada pelo Volkswagen Group e pela Rivian, concluiu com sucesso os testes de inverno da sua arquitetura de ve\u00edculos definidos por software (SDV), um passo importante rumo \u00e0 produ\u00e7\u00e3o da nova gera\u00e7\u00e3o de modelos el\u00e9tricos do grupo. Os ensaios decorreram ao longo de v\u00e1rios meses, com testes realizados em condi\u00e7\u00f5es […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1097,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[32,8],"tags":[310,308,311,309],"class_list":{"0":"post-1096","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-automotive","8":"category-news","9":"tag-rivian","10":"tag-rv-tech","11":"tag-sdv","12":"tag-volkswagen-group"},"aioseo_notices":[],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/onwheelstv.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1096","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/onwheelstv.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/onwheelstv.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/onwheelstv.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/onwheelstv.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1096"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/onwheelstv.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1096\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1101,"href":"https:\/\/onwheelstv.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1096\/revisions\/1101"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/onwheelstv.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1097"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/onwheelstv.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1096"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/onwheelstv.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1096"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/onwheelstv.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1096"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}