South Korea's Hyundai Motor Group will use Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.'s Snapdragon Automotive Cockpit Platforms in the infotainment system for its purpose-built vehicles (PBVs), the U.S. chip company said Thursday.
Under the technology collaboration, the Korean automotive group will incorporate the latest Snapdragon solutions in its PBV infotainment system to provide a "holistic, seamlessly connected and smart user experience," Qualcomm said in a statement.
Hyundai Motor Group has been developing PBVs as it seeks to morph into a future mobility solutions provider.
PBVs allow passengers to enjoy tailored services while traveling to their destinations. Upon personalization, PBVs can function as a restaurant, coffee shop and hotel, or even a clinic and pharmacy, in addition to an urban shuttle.
The latest generation of the Snapdragon Automotive Cockpit Platforms provides optimal power consumption while delivering top-level graphics, and immersive multimedia and audio experiences, Qualcomm said.
Hyundai and Qualcomm have been collaborating since 2011 on in-vehicle mobile communications using Snapdragon Automotive Connectivity Platforms.
Source: Yonhap News Agency