Marelli, a technology partner in the automotive sector, is set to showcase its latest advancements in software-defined vehicle (SDV) technologies at Auto Shanghai 2025.
At the event, which is scheduled from 23 April to 2 May 2025 at the Shanghai National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC), Marelli will introduce the ProZone, a mid-range zone control unit designed to manage complex, safety-critical functions.
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The debut of ProZone at Auto Shanghai marks a significant addition to Marelli’s next-generation Zone Control Unit (Zones) portfolio.
Zones unify standalone ECUs within a centralised architecture, significantly reducing cost and weight. This approach paves the way for a “truly software-defined system” that supports seamless upgrades over time.
ProZone combines innovation with cost-effectiveness, overseeing up to three distinct domains, including body, lighting, power distribution, diagnostics, propulsion, thermal management, ride dynamics, and chassis.
Along with LeanZone and EliteZone, ProZone is a said to be key component of Marelli’s scalable hardware architecture, designed to meet a wide range of market demands.
Marelli president and CEO David Slump said: “In the shift to Software-Defined Vehicles, Marelli is ready to support carmakers, at any pace they choose to follow. Our flexibility is founded on a customer-centric partnership model, where we listen, adapt, solve, and deliver, with a commitment to grow alongside OEMs as their needs evolve.”
The company said it plans to become the largest global supplier of zone control units by 2026.
At the event, Marelli will also exhibit an interactive SDV configurator and MyAvatar, an AI-powered vehicle assistant that can be tailored by users.
Last year, Marelli introduced new Interior Innovation Center (IIC) in Yoshimi, Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
The integrated facility is designed to foster design-led developments for the creation of new vehicle interiors solutions aimed at present and next-generation vehicles.
