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VW eyes quicker uptake of Qualcomm chips in key platforms

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VW Group's first PPE-based car will be the new generation Porsche Macan (shown here during testing) due in 2024. The SUV may be equipped with chips from Qualcomm instead of Mobileye. (KGP PHOTOGRAPHY)
January 24, 2023 05:00 AM

Volkswagen Group is investigating using Qualcomm's powerful computer chips in the updated MEB Plus electric platform as well as the premium-angled PPE platform as the two companies expand their partnership, head of VW's Cariad software division Dirk Hilgenberg said.

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