Daimler AG and Qualcomm working on providing next generation wireless charging tech for vechicles
Daimler AG and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. this week has announced collaboration focusing on next generation vehicular infotainment. In the first phase, focus will be on improving in-car experience and vehicle performance of future vehicles and also provide built in 3G/4G connectivity, wireless charging (by implementing Qualcomm Halo™ Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging (WEVC) technology).
Work is in progress on Qualcomm Wireless Power Transfer 2.0 and Qualcomm Halo WEVC tech so that high performance and high power is provided in a small vehicle package so that Mercedes electric vehicles and plug in hybrid EVs car owners can charge their vehicles without using a wired plug/connector (similar to how wireless charging works in smartphones).
“It’s important that we remain on the cutting edge of technology and continue to deliver unparalleled experiences to our customers,” says Prof. Dr. Thomas Weber, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG responsible for Group Research and Mercedes-Benz Cars Development. “With this in mind, we are eager to jointly explore possible fields of future cooperation with an internationally leading tech-firm like Qualcomm.”
“Our work with Daimler AG is a natural extension of the sponsorship we have with the MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula One team as our work in motorsports cultivates the innovation and advancements seen in the auto space,” said Derek Aberle, president of Qualcomm Incorporated. “The automobile has become an extension of always-on connectivity, and as such, we’re continuously utilizing our expertise in wireless mobility to deliver in-car experiences comparable to the ease and convenience of smartphones.”
