REE Automotive, an automotive technology company that develops software-defined vehicle (SDV) technology solutions, has entered a strategic collaboration with Mitsubishi Fuso through a memorandum of understanding to collaborate and develop a software-defined vehicle using REE’s zonal SDV architecture and x-by-wire (XBW) technology. 

A one-year evaluation phase has commenced with the two companies working together to convert a Mitsubishi Fuso eCanter electric truck into an SDV, powered by REE’s Zonal Architecture SDV technology.

This collaboration enables Mitsubishi Fuso to assess the benefits of REE technology for its next-generation commercial vehicles and to accelerate its shift to smarter, safer, and upgradable, cloud-connected, software-defined trucks. It will also evaluate REE as a supplier for Mitsubishi Fuso’s future product line for a scalable platform based on REE’s XBW and SDV architecture.

“We are proud to collaborate with the exceptional team at Mitsubishi Fuso, aligning our shared vision for innovation in next-generation commercial vehicles. Together, we are committed to delivering smarter, safer solutions,” said Daniel Barel, co-founder and CEO of REE. “Software-defined vehicles represent a transformative leap, enabling faster development of next-generation commercial vehicles through continuous AI-powered over-the-air (OTA) updates. By leveraging both companies’ strengths, we believe that we have a unique opportunity to set a new industry benchmark for commercial vehicles that support autonomous solutions.”

Why Mitsubishi Fuso Chose REE

Mitsubishi Fuso, a Japanese commercial vehicle manufacturer and a group company of Daimler Truck AG, selected REE’s software-defined by-wire technology for its demonstrated performance, scalability, and readiness for next-generation vehicle architectures. 

REE’s Zonal Architecture ECU design simplifies integration and reduces hardware complexity to allow OEMs to standardize across multiple vehicle platforms. The system’s built-in cybersecurity, AI-driven serviceability, and continuous OTA updates are designed to provide a future-proof foundation for autonomous and connected capabilities. 

With ISO 26262 functional safety compliance underway and a fully developed, certified commercial truck, REE offers Mitsubishi Fuso a tested, road-ready SDV solution designed to accelerate time-to-market without compromising safety or performance. 

In designing its SDV technology to reduce downtime, lower total cost of ownership, and unlock new data-driven revenue, REE aims to empower OEMs and fleets to build smarter, safer, and more connected vehicles.

“We believe that by combining Mitsubishi Fuso’s autonomous driving and ZEV technologies with REE’s XBW and SDV technologies, we can realize superior logistics solutions,” said Hironobu Ando, Head of Product Engineering at Mitsubishi Fuso. “We are very pleased to work together with REE to address social issues such as global warming, traffic accidents, and driver shortages.”

X-by-Wire Technology

REE Automotive drives the future of software-defined vehicles with proprietary x-by-wire technology, first deployed in the P7-C, the first FMVSS-certified by-wire commercial truck in the U.S. REE’s zonal architecture, featuring high-performance ECUs, over-the-air software updates, cloud-based AI intelligence, and fleet management services, is designed to simplify development, accelerate innovation, and scale production globally.