A fresh vehicle operating system along with an advanced infotainment solution are planned for release over the coming years.
- The Hyundai Motor Group has introduced a new software brand called "Pleos."
- It will create a fresh vehicle operating system.
- A cutting-edge entertainment system is also set to be developed.
New Hyundai vehicles like the 2025 Ioniq 5 has already transitioned to a new infotainment system that operates faster and provides additional functionalities compared to the previous one. However, this was only the start, as Hyundai continues to big plans In terms of software for its vehicles in the coming months.
So big, in fact, that the Hyundai Motor Group has decided to launch a whole new brand called “Pleos” that will be tasked with developing a bunch of new things, including a proprietary vehicle operating system and a next-generation infotainment system for passenger vehicles.
The move comes as the Korean automaker looks to transition from a traditional car manufacturer into a mobility technology company. The announcement was accompanied by plenty of buzzwords, including “SDV,” “app ecosystems” and “cloud.” That doesn’t mean much for the average consumer, but among all the tech talk, there are some cool things that we can expect from future Hyundai, Kia and Genesis models thanks to the new Pleos subdivision.
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When it comes to passenger cars, Pleos will be responsible for developing a new infotainment system called Pleos Connect. Based on the Android Automotive Operating System (AAOS), it will likely succeed the current ccNC system that’s found in the Hyundai Ioniq 9 . Hyundai said the new interface will be similar to a smartphone but with some added features like split-view and multi-window functions. Inevitably, artificial intelligence will also be present in the form of “Gleo AI,” a voice recognition system that allows the driver to control multiple functions of the car.
Applications will also be supported, which means owners can utilize some of their beloved smartphone applications directly within the vehicle. This feature isn’t groundbreaking since other vehicles equipped with AAOS, such as the Polestar 2 It can already handle this task, but it offers improvements over what Hyundai currently provides. Imagine Google Maps navigation combined with smart EV charging station route planning.
The firm stated that the upcoming Pleos Connect infotainment system will launch in the second quarter of next year, aiming for approximately 20 million vehicles to be equipped with it by 2030.
Pleos will lead the development of Hyundai’s dedicated vehicle operating system. This refers to the software responsible for ensuring all aspects of the car work correctly, which is distinct from the interface used simply to input destinations into the navigation system. Comparable to Rivian ’s Zonal Architecture The upcoming vehicle operating system from Hyundai will utilize zone-specific controllers alongside a high-performance vehicular computer (HPVC), which simplifies production processes and could make the vehicles more cost-effective.
One of the reasons behind Pleos developing a vehicle OS from the ground up is to easily integrate fleet management bits into it. That “SDV” buzzword I mentioned earlier stands for Software-Defined Vehicle, and in simple terms, it means the software of the car is more important than its spec sheet. That may not be exciting for the average driver who just wants to commute to work, but it’s pretty important for companies who want to keep a close eye on what their fleets are doing.
Thanks to integrated vehicle tracking software within the cars, clients can easily and cost-effectively monitor their drivers without requiring additional dongles or separate software. Additionally, Pleos will manage all the necessary cloud infrastructure for communications between the vehicles and customers' computers.
In addition to everything mentioned above, Hyundai announced the launch of its Pleos Playground program, which aims to open up opportunities for external mobile application developers. These developers will gain access to an array of resources including vehicle interfaces, cloud services, analytical tools, accessory options, a robust SDK, design guidelines, and example code snippets designed to help them create innovative applications with distinctive features. This move holds significant potential, and should it prove successful, it may well position Hyundai as a frontrunner in this domain.
The development of third-party physical accessories is also much easier for Pleos-based vehicles because external hardware can simply be plugged into the vehicle without extra settings, Hyundai Motor Group said.
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