Deal extends 2024 talks on EVs and auto intelligence technology
Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda entered a deal Monday to jointly develop computer parts and software for vehicles set to enter the market in fiscal 2029, both sides said.
Nissan, based in the port city of Yokohama, and Tokyo-based Honda will share standardized parts in “core ECUs,” or electronic control units, as well as software, the companies said.
Monday’s agreement did not specifically mention electric vehicles or any model names. It was focused on so-called software-defined vehicles, which have functions and features that can be updated and controlled by software rather than through the mechanics of hardware. Software-defined vehicles could include EVs but are not limited to them.
The agreement extends talks Nissan and Honda began in 2024 to work together on developing electric vehicles and auto intelligence technology.
Nissan produces Leaf electric cars and Infiniti luxury models. Honda produces the Accord sedan, Civic compact and Odyssey minivan.