Mitsubishi Fuso and REE Automotive collaborate on X-by-Wire and SDV
Press Release, 21 November 2025
Japanese commercial-vehicle maker Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) and Israeli vehicle-technology firm REE Automotive Ltd. have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on cutting-edge “X-by-wire” (XBW) systems and software-defined vehicle (SDV) architectures for the next generation of commercial trucks.
The partnership aims to replace conventional mechanical linkages in steering, braking and acceleration with electronic controls, enhancing responsiveness, reducing weight and enabling advanced driver assistance and autonomy. At the same time, the SDV platform will allow core vehicle functions to be updated and managed via software over-the-air (OTA), paving the way for greater flexibility, modularity, extended service life and lower total cost of ownership.
Under the agreement, MFTBC and REE will work toward a proof-of-concept vehicle to combine REE’s P7-C electric-chassis technology with MFTBC’s eCanter truck model, targeting completion within a year. MFTBC brings decades of experience in electrified and assisted-driving commercial vehicles, while REE contributes its expertise in zonal architecture ECUs, over-the-air updates and modular design for drive-by-wire systems.
Together, the companies say they intend to address major challenges such as vehicle safety, global driver shortages and environmental impact—delivering future-ready logistics solutions that are smarter, safer and more economical.
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