e.solutions

e.solutions was founded by EB (Elektrobit) and Audi in 2009. The goal of the joint venture is to provide an infotainment software suite to enhance reuse of software for in-vehicle infotainment and to drive innovations. EB holds a 51% stake in the new company, with AEV, 100% subsidiary of AUDI AG, holding the remaining 49%. The goal of this joint venture is to provide an infotainment framework and thereby enhance re-use of software for in-vehicle infotainment systems. EB and its long-term customer AUDI AG combined their know-how in order to develop and establish this new infotainment framework. To this end, AUDI AG, through AEV will contribute four generations worth of in-vehicle infotainment experience and EB its knowledge as professional global software developer for infotainment and its expertise in software system integration.

Please find more information regarding launching the joint venture on June 22, 2009:
EB (Elektrobit) and AEV (AUDI Electronics Venture GMBH) Establish a Joint Venture to Develop Software Framework for In-Vehicle Infotainment Systems

USA Today article on Audi and e.solutions on January 7, 2011:
Futuristic car takes CES stage