Daimler, Qualcomm collaborate on wireless tech

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Daimler and Qualcomm Technologies have announced their collaboration on connected vehicle tech, amongst which are 3G/4G internet connectivity, wireless charging for occupants’ use and wireless charging for the vehicle itself.

Qualcomm says its Halo Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging (WEVC) technology “provides high performance and high power in a small vehicle package,” which will facilitate charging of Mercedes electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles without having to worry about wires or plugging in. In-car wireless charging is also mentioned under the WiPower moniker.

Known for making mobile CPUs, Qualcomm is venturing into the world of cars with newly-established Snapdragon Automotive Solutions, which will explore automotive innovations in communication, convenience, efficiency, infotainment and safety. It says Daimler has a history of making vehicles that resonate with its concepts.

Other carmakers known to be working on vehicle wireless charging include BMW, Audi and Toyota. The Japanese giant is already offering Qi wireless charging for mobile devices in some of its cars – in Malaysia, you’ll find it on the Camry Hybrid and higher Lexus NX variants.

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Jonathan James Tan

While most dream of the future, Jonathan Tan dreams of the past, although he's never been there. Fantasises much too often about cruising down Treacher Road (Jalan Sultan Ismail) in a Triumph Stag that actually works, and hopes this stint here will snap him back to present reality.

 

Comments

  • What happen if got cat sleeping on the primary coil?

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    • Holofanboi on May 27, 2015 at 3:00 pm

      Then ze Germans and Muricans will join us Azn’s in eating cats and dogs as secondary meat >:)

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  • Where is Najis Promise? on May 27, 2015 at 2:42 pm

    While other companies are doing collaboration and making inventions and more money, Proton is still begging money from our LHDN coffers.

    Proton needs to close down. 30 million people cannot suffer for 30,000 lazy people working in Proton and its related crony industries.

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    • Oh,begging money?Bro,can you give me the proof?Please,you better find out,investigate about Proton.You read from internet and got people say because of Proton,car prices become higher,Malaysia more bankrupt.Am I right?You read from internet and then tell bad things about Proton at the others,eventhough the problem did not exist.

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  • shawal on May 27, 2015 at 3:15 pm

    Take the qi wireless charger….
    ANd make it bigger….voila

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