Arrow Electronics, a global technology solutions provider, said it has launched a strategic initiative designed to help automotive manufacturers develop next-generation electrical/electronic (E/E) vehicle architecture.
The initiative comes as cars and commercial vehicles increasingly shift away from traditional, hardware-centric designs toward centralized, software-defined systems. Arrow said this evolution requires a fundamental redesign of a vehicle’s internal “nervous system,” moving from hundreds of individual modules to powerful computing hubs that oversee multiple vehicle functions.
Arrow said the new approach to E/E architecture can reduce internal wiring by as much as 20 percent, which could make vehicles lighter, more energy-efficient and simpler to update throughout their lifecycle. The company emphasized that the changes are part of a broader industry trend toward smarter, more connected mobility.
To support engineers and procurement leaders navigating this shift, Arrow has launched a dedicated online research hub offering technical guidance, design tools, whitepapers and in-depth insights specifically for E/E architecture development. The resource is intended to help automotive teams accelerate design work and problem-solving.
The company said its initiative builds on recent expansions of its transportation engineering capabilities, including acquisitions of specialist software firms that strengthen its automotive software and system expertise. Arrow’s portfolio now spans semiconductors, interconnect components, software platforms and cybersecurity tools used in modern vehicle development.
Arrow Electronics, which reported more than $31 billion in sales last year, provides technology solutions to manufacturers and service providers across multiple industries. The company did not disclose financial forecasts tied to the new E/E architecture program, but said the research hub and related services are immediately available to the global automotive community.
