Ecarx white paper shows 50%+ reduction in integration time for Google’s GAS

ECARX (ECX) released a white paper sharing insights into integrating Google (GOOGL) Automotive Services, GAS, with a particular focus on the integration of GAS into the ECARX-powered infotainment systems of the Volvo EX30 and Polestar 4 vehicles. The white paper is titled “Rapid Integration of Google Automotive Services: How ECARX Halved Integration Time for World-Leading GAS on AAOS IVI.” The ECARX white paper shows 50+% reduction in integration time for the GAS automotive application suite. Additionally, the first GAS certification process, for the Volvo EX30 fully electric mini-SUV, achieved a successful first certification in 10 months, well ahead of the 12-18 months usually expected by Google. Applying lessons and improving processes for the second project, the Polestar 4 electric SUV coupe, saw a further reduction, with GAS certification achieved in eight months. Shares are up 4.55%, or 10c to $2.30.