(CIMdata: Ann Arbor, MI) -- CIMdata, a leading global PLM strategic management consulting and research firm, has published a new e-book, Imperatives as Automotive Industry Pivots to Vehicle Electrification.

The e-book describes vehicle electrification engineering challenges and the capabilities of Siemens Digital Industries Software’s integrated and cross-discipline approach of its Xcelerator solutions.

Siemens is introducing three solution themes that will foster the development of electric vehicles: Comprehensive Design and Optimization Simulation, Collaborative Virtual Development Environment, and End-to-End Production Management. Given the explosive growth in electronics, software, and new drive units, along with innovative battery technologies, these solution themes allow experienced automakers to remain competitive, and they support the needs of new startups entering the electric vehicle marketplace. Siemens, a proven provider to the automotive industry, is keeping pace with the emerging electric vehicle automotive engineering and manufacturing challenges.

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