At the show, Qualcomm not only announced 37 new partners, including BMW, Ford, Audi, Tesla, Volkswagen, and Honda, but also introduced the Snapdragon Digital Chassis prepared for smart cars, as well as assistance systems and cloud services for cars.
A digital chassis is a set of cloud-connected platforms that automakers can use in whole or in part when designing their cars. This includes the Snapdragon Ride platform for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), a connectivity platform for LTE and 5G cellular, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS as well as precision positioning, the Qualcomm Digital Cockpit platform for creating new multiscreen configurations of various shapes. According to Qualcomm, the volume of orders for its integrated car platforms, exceeds $13 billion.
One company that has contributed heavily to this amount is Volvo. It has become one of many automakers to integrate Snapdragon technology into its cars. Volvo announced Tuesday that its upcoming all-electric Polestar 3 crossover will get Qualcomm Digital Cockpit, run Google’s Android OS and come with lots of wireless technology.
Other customers include Honda and Renault, which have also announced similar products and plans, joining an ever-growing group of companies that will use Snapdragon technology in their electric vehicles.
Qualcomm Technologies understands the needs of automakers for uniqueness and differentiation, as well as the opportunity to redefine the automotive and transportation business model. Snapdragon’s digital chassis allows platforms to be continually updated with new capabilities once a vehicle is purchased, allowing the automaker to create new features and services to enhance customer interactions.
Nakul Duggal, senior vice president and general manager of the automotive industry at Qualcomm
