Automotive industry: Partnership or dependency? The future of BMW and Mercedes depends on these computer chips
The two premium manufacturers need more computing power than ever before for their future models. The corporations are pursuing different strategies with their tech partners.
BMW and US chip company Qualcomm are expanding their collaboration, with Qualcomm selected to supply high-performance processors for driver assistance systems and infotainment for the next generation of BMW vehicles. The partnership, which will see cars equipped with Qualcomm processors starting from the early 2030s, builds on five years of cooperation between the two companies in the field of assistance systems.
The demand for auto chips is booming, with global sales expected to more than double to $160 billion by 2031, according to market researcher Yole. BMW's decision to partner with Qualcomm was driven by the company's attractive costs, low energy consumption, and high computing power.
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