Qualcomm Incorporated’s subsidiary, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., have extended their longstanding relationship with Ford Motor Company to include the development of advanced connectivity systems for Ford vehicles in order to accelerate the development of connected cars. This collaborative relationship will also include the development and testing of upcoming Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X) technology.
C-V2X is wireless connectivity technology which can be used to facilitating the development and delivery of smart, connected transportation throughout the world. The technology can help cities to develop suitable infrastructure for automated driving solutions as they look to connect to their surroundings and to larger communications systems.
Don Butler, Ford Motor Company says: “Our goal is to provide the smartest and best connected, human-centered experiences for our customers around the world.” He explains that “Ford and Qualcomm Technologies believes that C-V2X holds great potential for the cars of the future. We’re excited to prove its ability to create a more connected environment where people can move more freely.”
Nakul Duggal, vice president of product management, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. notes that this “relationship with Ford is part of a leading effort in the automotive industry in accelerating the adoption of Cellular-V2X into production vehicles and provide for enhanced safety, driver assistance and support for autonomous driving.”
“Connectivity is the cornerstone for innovation in vehicles,” adds Duggal, “and we are excited to work closely with Ford on its goal to integrate cellular connectivity on the vast majority of its vehicles, expedite adoption of C-V2X, and to work towards 5G.”
