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Qualcomm enters in a multi-year agreement with MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS as its official technology partner
TT Correspondent |  |  02 Mar 2015

Qualcomm Incorporated, on Monday announced that its subsidiary, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., has entered in a multi-year agreement with the MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team to become an official technology partner. The two companies will collaborate to develop new connected car technologies to enhance the team’s on-track performance, utilizing Qualcomm’s expertise in mobile as the foundation for development.
 
Together, Qualcomm Technologies and MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS will focus on improving overall race speed and vehicle reliability, as well as operational and power efficiencies. Current and future technology projects will target real-time data transmission, sensor networks and wireless charging integration. Qualcomm branding will be featured on the Mercedes F1 W06 Hybrid car, driver attire and team apparel.
 
“Qualcomm is committed to leading the connected car movement and bringing the benefits of mobile technology to automotive and we’re excited to bring our technology leadership to a team within one of the most elite organizations in the automotive industry. With Mercedes-Benz leading the motorsports circuit, this partnership provides a prominent testing ground for new technology advancements. We’re looking forward to helping the MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team rise to the next level and as a result, refine some of the industry’s most sophisticated auto technologies,” said Derek Aberle, president of Qualcomm Incorporated.
 
“Innovation and racing are at the heart of Mercedes-Benz, so it was important to choose a partner that can raise the game for us in these areas. With each year, developing a winning Formula One team relies more and more on electronics and connectivity, and we’re very excited to have Qualcomm onboard to work with us. Their unparalleled leadership in the mobile and auto industries makes them a perfect partner to help uncover the new connectivity potential of our car and, possibly, assist in the transfer of these developments to the road car in the future,” said Toto Wolff, Head of Mercedes-Benz Motorsport.
 
Currently, Qualcomm is involved in more than 40 initiatives with automakers and suppliers to develop new technologies for improved connectivity, safety, navigation, infotainment and Qualcomm Halo technology for wireless electric vehicle charging.

    
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02 Mar 2015(IST)  
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