Autoindustrie: Partnerschaft oder Abhängigkeit? Die Zukunft von BMW und Mercedes hängt an diesen Computerchips
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BMW and Mercedes-Benz are both investing in chip partnerships to secure their futures in the automobile industry, as the demand for automotive chips continues to soar. Qualcomm has been chosen by BMW as its supplier for high-performance processors for driver assistance systems and infotainment in the next generation of vehicles, with production of these chips starting in the 2030s.
The collaboration between BMW and Qualcomm began five years ago, focusing on driver assistance systems, while Mercedes-Benz is teaming up with Nvidia for similar purposes. Both companies recognize the importance of digitalization and powerful processors for autonomous driving functions, which require large amounts of computing power and software.
Mercedes-Benz, however, has a different approach to its chip strategy, partnering with Nvidia for autonomous driving systems and generating up to 40% of its revenue from these sales. The shift in focus to higher-level automated driving functions and increased processing power has led to a growing market for semiconductor companies, with global revenues for auto chips rising from $77 billion in the previous year to over $160 billion by 2031.
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