Software-defined vehicles and advanced vision systems: Stoneridge showcases its innovations at IAA 2026 [Video]
At IAA Transportation 2026, Stoneridge unveiled its new EVO ECU platform, designed for software-defined commercial vehicles, alongside its Innovation Truck featuring advanced integrated vision systems and connected technologies for trucks and trailers.
Stoneridge presented its latest technologies for commercial vehicles at IAA Transportation 2026, highlighting solutions designed to support the industry’s transition towards software-defined vehicle architectures while improving safety, connectivity and operational efficiency.
The company’s showcase will feature two major innovations: the debut of the new EVO ECU platform and its Innovation Truck, a demonstrator equipped with advanced integrated vision systems and connected technologies for tractors and trailers.
A scalable ECU platform for software-defined vehicles
Developed by Stoneridge‘s advanced engineering team, the new EVO ECU is a scalable electronic control unit designed to help commercial vehicle manufacturers manage increasingly complex vehicle architectures.
The platform combines enhanced processing power, advanced connectivity and a flexible software architecture to simplify system integration while reducing overall development complexity and cost. Designed with future applications in mind, EVO ECU supports the growing demand for safety, cybersecurity and connectivity features as vehicle architectures continue to evolve.
“IAA Transportation provides our first opportunity to showcase the significant advancements we have invested in to support our customers’ evolving needs,” said Natalia Noblet, President and CEO of Stoneridge. “Our investments in engineering, software development and customer-focused innovation are enabling us to deliver solutions that improve safety, simplify vehicle integration and increase operational efficiency.”
According to Christian Leblanc, Global Vice President of Product and Project Management at Stoneridge, the new EVO ECU platform has been developed to provide the scalability required for future vehicle technologies while helping manufacturers simplify sourcing, validation and deployment processes.
Innovation Truck demonstrates integrated safety technologies
Visitors could explore Stoneridge’s Innovation Truck, a live demonstrator bringing together the company’s latest vision and connectivity solutions. Building on the success of the MirrorEye Camera Monitor System, with more than 150,000 systems produced globally, the demonstrator showcases how integrated vision technologies and connected vehicle systems can improve driver awareness, visibility and fleet operations while creating additional value for OEMs and fleet operators.
