Stellantis, which has its North American headquarters in Auburn Hills, has acquired the artificial intelligence framework, machine learning models, intellectual property rights, and patents of CloudMade, a developer of big data-driven automotive solutions based in London.
The acquisition, as an asset deal, will support the mid-term development of the automaker’s STLA SmartCockpit. It also is meant to reinforce Stellantis’ software strategy plan.
The AI-powered framework created by CloudMade, with integrated graphical interfaces, is a cloud and software development kit used for collecting and analyzing automotive data sets and has been the reference point used to transform the in-car and mobility user experience throughout the past decade.
“The acquisition of CloudMade’s pioneering AI capabilities will accelerate our development journey on STLA SmartCockpit and help us deliver our Dare Forward 2030 goals,” says Yves Bonnefont, chief software officer at Stellantis. “Thanks to this adaptable technology and leveraging our growing connected car parc, we will create intelligent mobility solutions faster and with more flexibility, to delight our customers with in-vehicle and mobile experience personalization.”
As part of the acquisition, 44 engineers and software developers from CloudMade will be joining Stellantis.
In other Stellantis news, The Jeep brand launched its first global battery-electric vehicle (BEV) with the all-new, all-electric premium Jeep Wagoneer S.
Offered exclusively as a BEV, the Jeep Wagoneer S offers standard 4xe capability with all-terrain management and Jeep brand technology. The vehicle has 600 horsepower and a 0-60-mph time of around 3.5 seconds.
In other Jeep news, the Wrangler and Gladiator were named Best Vehicle for Adventure by the online publication Autotrader Canada for the second time. The 2024 AutoTrader Awards were voted on by 20 automotive journalists from across Canada.
For the 2024 model year, the Jeep the Wrangler comes with its first full-float Dana rear axle, available 100:1 crawl ratio, new factory Warn winch, and increased 5,000-pound tow capability.
The class-exclusive Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid uses a 2.0-litre turbocharged gas engine, two electric motors and a high-voltage battery pack to deliver up to 21.7 miles of all-electric range.
The new 2024 Jeep Gladiator was enhanced with a more advanced and comfortable interior with a standard 12.3-inch touchscreen and available power front seats tested for water fording, more safety and technology, including standard side-curtain airbags, and a fresh exterior with a new seven-slot grille, seven new wheel designs and a windshield-integrated trail-ready antenna.
Stellantis also revealed it has expanded production of Pro One production capabilities of hydrogen fuel cell commercial vehicles at its Hordain, France, and Gliwice, Poland, facilities. This in-house production includes both mid-size and large vans.
