RJ Scaringe on Vehicle Software and Update Complexity

A Rivian executive compares distributed controllers with more centralized designs.

RSRJ ScaringeInvitado · Rivian
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14 feb 2026
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RESUMEN

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RJ Scaringe discusses electronic control units, supplier coordination and vehicle software updates. Vehicle architectures and OTA capabilities differ across models.

  1. 1Multiple controllersVehicle functions may run across many electronic units.
  2. 2Coordination costCross-domain features can require changes across teams.
  3. 3Architecture choicesCentralization can simplify some updates but results vary.

Conclusiones

  1. Vehicle functions may be distributed across controllers.
  2. Cross-domain features require coordination.
  3. Architecture affects how updates are designed and delivered.
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Distributed controllers

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe discusses vehicles built around separate electronic control units for functions such as doors, climate and chassis control.

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe discusses vehicles built around separate electronic control units for functions such as doors, climate and chassis control.

He says a modern vehicle may have many controllers running software developed by different teams, which can make coordination and debugging difficult. The exact architecture varies by vehicle.

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Coordinating updates

Scaringe explains that a feature spanning several domains can require changes across suppliers and software components.

Scaringe explains that a feature spanning several domains can require changes across suppliers and software components.

He contrasts this with a more centralized or zonal design, which can simplify some updates. OTA capability and update time still depend on the actual vehicle and system.

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