ECARX, Visteon, Qualcomm’s co-developed smart cockpit solution to be used in Geely Xingyue L first

Shanghai (Gasgoo)- Chinese auto tech startup ECARX announced on June 23 the new-generation intelligent cockpit solution it co-develops with Visteon Corporation and Qualcomm Technologies is about to go into volume production and will be used in Geely Auto’s new Xingyue L flagship SUV first.

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According to ECARX, the solution integrates Visteon's SmartCore™ cockpit domain controller with the 3rd Generation Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ Automotive Cockpit Platforms into ECARX's intelligent cockpit system. Using the solution, the vehicle’s cockpit offers a host of in-car human-machine interaction (HMI) features, including AI-based voice assistance, a premium intelligent center-control monitor, and immersive driving information and entertainment options. Moreover, the smart cockpit system can also deliver new features wirelessly through OTA (over-the-air) upgrade, eliminating the need to replace hardware and further extend the platform’s lifecycle.

Visteon and Qualcomm Technologies formed a partnership in 2018 to develop next-generation intelligent cockpit solutions for ECARX. The combination of Visteon’s SmartCore™ domain controller and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Automotive Cockpit Platforms provides ECARX enhanced and advanced technical capabilities to create rich, premium in-vehicle experiences, said Visteon.

During the first quarter, Visteon gained net sales of $746 million, representing a year-on-year growth of 14% excluding the impact of currency. Notable, the company won $1.8 billion in new business, approximately $850 million of which were from the SmartCore™ domain controller unit.

Founded in 2016, ECARX is an automotive intelligence technology company founded by China's leading automotive entrepreneur Li Shufu (chairman of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group) and Shen Ziyu, who serves as CEO of ECARX.

“With its advanced intelligent cockpit, open connected ecosystem and market-leading user base, ECARX is rapidly becoming one of the world’s leading automotive intelligence technology companies,” said Shen Ziyu.