Volkswagen Group and Qualcomm Technologies have signed a letter of intent for a long term supply agreement focused on next generation infotainment and connectivity solutions. The planned collaboration will support Volkswagen Group’s software defined vehicle architecture, developed for the Western hemisphere through its joint venture with Rivian Automotive.
Under the intended agreement, Qualcomm Technologies would supply high performance system on chips based on Snapdragon Digital Chassis solutions for infotainment starting in 2027. These chips are expected to power advanced digital experiences within Volkswagen Group vehicles built on the new zonal SDV architecture.
The companies are already working together through the Automated Driving Alliance led by CARIAD and Bosch to support development of highly automated driving technologies. Snapdragon Ride Elite is planned to be used as the computing platform for AI based automated driving systems that can scale across brands and model lines.
Volkswagen Group plans to integrate the SDV architecture into future electric vehicles including models based on the Scalable Systems Platform. The collaboration also includes plans to use Snapdragon 5G modem RF and V2X technologies to enable faster connectivity and real time vehicle communication.
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