Explore how Volvo Cars became the first automotive company to ship an Electronic Control Unit (ECU) fully written in Rust as part of their new SPA2 EV platform in this 53-minute conference talk. Learn about the groundbreaking project that marks a historic first in the automotive industry, including the development process, decision-making factors, and compelling reasons why Rust programming language is exceptionally well-suited for automotive applications. Discover the technical challenges and solutions involved in implementing Rust in safety-critical automotive systems, and gain insights into how this innovative approach could shape the future of automotive software development.