AGL combines Xen, Zephyr, and Linux containers in new SDV platform
AGL combines Xen, Zephyr, and Linux containers in new SDV platform
https://linuxgizmos.com/agl-combines-xen-zephyr-and-linux-containers-in-new-sdv-platform/
Publish Date: 2026-05-13 23:43:00
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Automotive Grade Linux (AGL) has announced the initial availability of its open source SoDeV reference platform for software-defined vehicles (SDVs), along with the addition of five new project members. The platform combines the AGL Unified Code Base (UCB) with Linux containers, VirtIO, Xen, Zephyr RTOS, and additional Linux Foundation technologies for automotive software development.
According to the announcement, the SoDeV platform is designed to decouple software development from hardware availability, allowing developers to build and test SDV software across automotive SoCs, virtual machines, and cloud-based development environments. The initial release is included in the latest AGL Unified Code Base software release, codenamed “Ultimate Unagi.”
The SoDeV reference platform combines multiple Linux Foundation technologies into a single package supporting ECU consolidation, virtualization, and cloud integration for software-defined vehicles. Initial support includes Renesas Sparrow Hawk reference boards, virtual machines, and cloud-based processor environments, with additional SoC support planned through 2026.
VirtualBox emulation demo(click image to enlarge)
The latest Ultimate Unagi release also updates the platform to the Yocto Project Scarthgap LTS 5.0.16 release and includes updates to the Flutter Embedder, Workspace Automation tooling, Vehicle Signal Specification (VSS), and the Distributed Display Framework using gRPC. The release will receive support updates for the next two years.
Alongside the software release, the project announced five new members joining the initiative: EMQ, Lineo Solutions, MediaTek, VA Linux Systems Japan, and Very Good Ventures. The additions reflect the growing focus on software-centric automotive architectures and open source collaboration across the automotive ecosystem.
The project also maintains a public documentation portal with quick-start guides, build…
