What's the progress of AI and SDV in 2026? | with Maitê Bezerra of Omdia

In a live recording from COVESA all-member meeting in Porto, Portugal, John and Omdia analyst Maitê Bezerra discuss the 2026 SDV survey, which reveals the industry expects to reach SDV level 3 by 2030. Key findings highlight a shift toward data-driven value creation and predictive maintenance, though organizational readiness still lags behind technology deployment by several years.

Chapters:

0:00 Introduction to COVESA Meeting

1:29 Guest Introduction: Maitê Bezerra

2:13 Transition from Wards Intelligence to Omdia

4:03 Key Conclusions from the SDV Survey

5:25 Understanding SDV Levels

7:01 Current State of Vehicles on the Road

9:52 Reality Check on Technology Deployment

12:04 Near-Term Future of Technology Implementation

13:01 Diversity of AI Use Cases

15:17 Shifts in Data Monetization Strategies