In an architecture study with a global OEM, Aptiv built two complete, distinct architectures for the same vehicle to provide an apples-to-apples comparison. We found that the up-integration of zone control eliminated more than 9 kg of weight. The zonal architecture eliminated more than 20 connectors and many legacy electronic control units, along with the corresponding overhead of brackets and other supporting hardware. Learn more about the optimal electrical architecture approach: http://ow.ly/