Connected Car
Getty Images/XH4DQualcomm said on Thursday that it will be providing its Snapdragon solutions to Hyundai Motor Group for use in purpose-built vehicles (PBV). The infotainment systems on these PBVs will use Snapdragon Automotive Cockpit Platforms for a "holistic, seamlessly connected and smart user experience," Qualcomm said. According to the US chip giant, the latest generation of the Snapdragon Automotive Cockpit Platforms offer optimal power consumption while providing top-tier graphics as well as top immersive multimedia and audio experiences. Meanwhile, Qualcomm and Hyundai Motor Group have been collaborating since 2011 on in-vehicle mobile communications using Snapdragon Automotive Connectivity Platforms. The platforms offer location services, emergency calling, noise reduction, and dual SIM capability as well as cloud-based monitoring and management systems, the US chip company said.