Skip to main content

R-Car Consortium FAQs

Q: How can I join the R-Car Consortium?

A: You will need to qualify for membership, and sign the specified agreements. Get more details about how to join the R-Car Consortium.


Q: Can companies outside Japan join the Consortium?

A: Membership is also available to overseas companies; however, various events are currently held mainly in Japan.


Q: Are there any participation fees?

A: There are no participation fees to be part of the Consortium. Some exceptions may apply.


Q: What types of companies join the consortium?

A: Middleware/applications, OSs, and tool vendors and system integrators are our most common members. For details, view Partner Information.


Q: What are the benefits of joining the R-Car Consortium?

A: Members get access to a development environment, including evaluation boards and software tools needed for evaluation. Members also receive extended support for co-developing a demonstration platform using an R-Car solution, and opportunities to promote and exhibit products.


Q: I forgot my Login ID.

A: Login ID is your email address. If it's unavailable or cannot be found, Please contact from R-Car consortium inquiry form.


Q: I forgot my password.

A: From the login screen, click "Forgot your password?" to initialize the password. R-Car Consortium can NOT provide password information.


Q: Though I am a member of R-Car Consortium, I am unable to access the contents for members.

A: We will provide the access rights. Please contact from R-Car consortium inquiry form.


Q: How can I cancel the membership from R-Car Consortium?

A: You can terminate in accordance with Optional Cancellation in Section 10 of the Participation Agreement for Renesas-R-Car Consortium (PDF | English, 日本語). Either party may terminate this Agreement by giving no less than thirty (30) days prior written notice (e-mail acceptable) to the other party at any time. Then, please implement Effect of Expiration or Termination in Section 12 of this Agreement.


Q: What’s Docusign ?

A: Renesas uses DocuSign (https://www.docusign.com/products/electronic-signature) for electronic signature. If you agree to signing using an electronic signature, our representative will send a signature request to your signer via email. You can create an electronic signature by accessing the link in the email and following the instructions. For detailed operating instructions, please check the explanation (website and video) from the link below.

https://www.docusign.com/en-gb/blog/how-does-docusign-esignature-work

Please note that your company will not incur any usage fees as the signature request will be sent using Renesas's account.