A HACK PROOF CAR? ISN'T THAT SUPPOSED TO BE IMPOSSIBLE?

EV Channels Review

This episode of Autoline After Hours delves into the critical issue of automotive cybersecurity, featuring insights from Dan Greene and John Dinkel of Tueor Technologies. The core discussion revolves around their innovative wiring system designed to be virtually hack-proof. While the technology promises significant reductions in wiring complexity, weight, and cost (up to 75% cost reduction and 80-90% wire reduction), the primary interest from automakers, according to the guests, lies in these economic and practical benefits rather than the cybersecurity aspect itself. The system utilizes a distributed computing approach with smart and dumb nodes, communicating over a single coaxial cable loop, making it resilient to failures and external interference. The guests highlight its application in military vehicles (Stryker) and medical devices (pacemakers), underscoring its robustness. Despite initial enthusiasm from engineers, the automotive industry's 'not invented here' syndrome and focus on short-term costs have hindered adoption. The panel also touches upon GM's ambitious 2035 all-electric target, Nikola's stock performance, and the evolving landscape of automotive partnerships, contrasting traditional OEM approaches with the agility of startups.