Automakers

How VW, Bosch, Ford, Daimler aim to gain from quantum computing

Quantum computing has drawn the interest of automotive companies because it has the potential to help end traffic jams, optimize the design of components and make EV batteries up to 40% more powerful.   (Photo: iStock)
May 06, 2019 04:03 AM

People who attend the Web Summit in Lisbon are familiar with how clogged the Portuguese city's streets get after thousands exit the event, where only one main traffic artery is available to ferry away visitors. This year, however, attendees will be able to download an app from Volkswagen Group and Canadian tech company D-Wave to predict the best route to any given destination. Real-time data is employed to mitigate the chaos, but the real purpose is to broaden awareness of the quantum computer that powers the calculations.

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