<p>The value of electronic components is expected to account for 40 per cent of the total cost of high-end cars by 2015, up from 20 per cent in 2004, he said. Software accounted for the 30 per cent of value in automobile electronics. <br /><br />Giving an idea of the extent of software work in automobiles, he said, 2 million lines of software were involved in making a simple engine control work. Industry bodies in many countries are trying to standardise basic software used in automobiles to provide more opportunities to pure players.</p>
<p>The value of electronic components is expected to account for 40 per cent of the total cost of high-end cars by 2015, up from 20 per cent in 2004, he said. Software accounted for the 30 per cent of value in automobile electronics. <br /><br />Giving an idea of the extent of software work in automobiles, he said, 2 million lines of software were involved in making a simple engine control work. Industry bodies in many countries are trying to standardise basic software used in automobiles to provide more opportunities to pure players.</p>
