Driving the Future: Connectivity and Electrification in Vehicle Design

The automotive industry is undergoing its biggest transformation in decades, driven by electric vehicles, advanced connectivity, and evolving vehicle architectures. As consumer demand grows and technologies like V2X, ADAS, and autonomous driving mature, manufacturers face rising complexity in wiring and system integration. Zonal architecture offers a solution, grouping electronics by location to simplify design, cut cable weight, and enable high-speed data networks that process information at 10 Gbps and beyond. Molex is advancing the connectors, cabling, and high-speed interconnects that make these intelligent, software-driven “data centers on wheels” possible.

Key Takeaways

• Electric vehicles demand new architectures to reduce wiring complexity and weight
• Zonal architecture simplifies integration and supports autonomous driving systems
• High-speed interconnects up to 13.5 Gbps enable advanced infotainment and safety features
• Connector solutions designed for robotic assembly improve scalability and reliability

Read the white paper to explore how electrification and connectivity are shaping the next generation of vehicles.