Intelligent mobility realized through VLSI

Since the first introduction of microprocessors in automobiles in the 1970's, the world has witnessed their dramatic growth as well as their contribution to all aspects of vehicle performance. As the global demand for personal mobility continues to grow, the automotive industry needs to accelerate the development of solutions to social issues such as environment, energy security, traffic accidents, and urban traffic congestion. To address these issues, Nissan seeks out the ultimate goal of “Zero Emission” and “Zero Fatalities” through vehicle electrification and vehicle intelligence. The electric vehicle is a symbol of electrification, where components are fully electrically-powered and controlled. Autonomous driving technologies, such as advanced sensing, dynamic driving context interpretation, vehicle maneuver planning and controls, exemplify vehicle intelligence. This paper provides an overview of the contribution of VLSIs (very-large-scale integration) to enhancing vehicle electrification and vehicle intelligence, as well as the perspectives for future mobility systems.