Continuous Homologation

Continuous Homologation is a central pillar of the ./pulse framework, enabling seamless alignment between fast-paced development cycles and the stringent regulatory requirements of the automotive industry. Unlike traditional homologation processes, which are often treated as end-of-line activities, Continuous Homologation integrates compliance checks and validation into every stage of development. This ensures that regulatory adherence evolves dynamically alongside the product, reducing delays, rework, and risks associated with late-stage changes.

In the multi-speed delivery model of the ./pulse framework, Continuous Homologation acts as a critical integration layer across domains. It leverages insights from LeanRM to ensure requirements are mapped to relevant regulations, integrates with LeanSE to validate system designs against compliance frameworks, and uses freeze points to lock in safety-critical decisions without stalling agile innovation. APIs play a key role in maintaining traceability, enabling automated compliance checks as part of the CI/CD/CT pipelines. Additionally, Engineering Intelligence provides data-driven insights to identify compliance risks early, further accelerating the homologation process.

By embedding homologation into iterative workflows, the framework shifts compliance activities to the left, reducing dependency on time-consuming final-stage approvals and ensuring that even rapidly evolving SDV features remain compliant. For a more detailed exploration of Continuous Homologation and its implementation strategies, visit the SDV Guide’s section on Continuous Homologation or download the whitepaper.

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