Creating an Open Vehicle Control System with Elixir and Nerves

This episode features a discussion with Spin42 Engineers Marc, Thibault, and Loïc, who share their innovative project of retrofitting a 2007 VW Polo with an Open Vehicle Control System (OVCS) using Elixir and Nerves alongside Raspberry Pis. They delve into the technical aspects of the project, including how they interact with the vehicle's CAN bus, create a Vehicle Management System (VMS), and tackle challenges related to reverse engineering and safety measures. The engineers highlight their aims of making vehicle technology more sustainable by upgrading older cars and fostering an open-source platform for community contributions. The conversation also touches upon potential applications for the technology beyond automobiles and reflects on the rewarding experience of using Elixir in hardware development and automotive computing.