Quectel works with Human Horizons, JOYNEXT and Qualcomm to drive the next generation of intelligent in-vehicle experiences in new HiPhi X sports utility vehicles
Shanghai – April 15, 2021 – Quectel Wireless Solutions Co., Ltd. announced a collaboration with Human Horizons (Jiangsu) Technology Co., Ltd., Ningbo JOYNEXT Technology Corporation and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. to support advanced vehicle connectivity innovations in 5G and cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) on the HiPhi X — Human Horizons’ first super sports utility vehicle (SUV) in mass production, which is scheduled to be delivered in May 2021.
The four organizations are working together to drive the next generation of advanced technologies in telematics and C-V2X communication. Utilizing Quectel’s automotive 5G+C-V2X module AG550Q and JOYNEXT's 5G-V2X On-board Unit (OBU) featuring the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ Automotive 5G Platform, the HiPhi X supports a combination of advanced functions and features to achieve 5G-enabled in-vehicle experiences.
Quectel’s AG550Q module is designed to provide outstanding performance and support for automotive telematics devices. Its integrated C-V2X technology is designed to support HiPhi X’s ability to deliver 5G and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) services for various scenarios, including vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) and vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication standards. With the AG550Q’s support for concurrent multi-frequency, multi-constellation GNSS and Qualcomm® Dead Reckoning 3 technology, alongside RTK data offered by China’s leading service providers, HiPhi X vehicles are optimized to provide highly accurate location positioning with a comprehensive 3D navigation solution and enable Level 3 autonomous driving functionality.
“HiPhi is a new, innovative and disruptive brand created by Human Horizons. We are delighted to be working with leading technology and automotive companies like Quectel, JOYNEXT and Qualcomm Technologies that have an innovative spirit and deep technology heritage to achieve this milestone and open up a new era of automotive evolution,” commented Jun Chen, senior vice president of engineering and vehicle development, Human Horizons.
“With the strong influence of digitalization, the concept of intelligent connectivity brings incredible opportunities for the automotive industry. We are very proud that JOYNEXT’s 5G-V2X technology can integrate effectively with those of Qualcomm Technologies and Quectel, to support Human Horizons in the pioneering delivery of HiPhi X”, said Ke Tu, JOYNEXT China President. “With the ability to serve both international and local needs, JOYNEXT has been focusing on technologies in Connected Infotainment, Smart Connectivity Gateway, Cloud Services, ADAS and Navigation, and SaaS/SaaP for many years, and is one of the few infotainment suppliers able to serve top global automakers in China. We’re looking forward to in-depth cooperation with our industrial partners and are aiming to shape the future mobility for generations to come through our technologies.”
“With nearly twenty years of investment in the automotive industry, Qualcomm Technologies is committed to redefining and empowering the next generation of driving experiences through key technological innovations,” said Gang Sun, vice president of product marketing, Qualcomm International (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. “We are thrilled to work with leading companies in China’s automotive industrial supply chain to lead 5G-V2X development and commercialization worldwide, help take a solid step forward for the intelligently connected vehicles in the 5G era and share the new round of innovation opportunities arising from 5G transformation to the global automotive ecosystem.”
“Quectel's automotive modules have been globally adopted by major automotive brands to support intelligent connectivity in their vehicles,” said Min Wang, automotive product line general manager, Quectel. “We are excited to work with Qualcomm Technologies and JOYNEXT to support Human Horizon’s HiPhi brand and to build its production vehicle with the Quectel automotive 5G module, helping to transform the automotive industry with the rapid expansion of 5G. In 2021, our AG550Q module will enable more automakers to deploy 5G and C-V2X technologies in their intelligent connected vehicles.”
About Quectel
Quectel’s passion for a smarter world drives us to accelerate IoT innovation. A highly customer-centric organization, we create high-quality cellular and GNSS modules and antennas backed by outstanding support and services. Our growing global team of over 3000 professionals helps us reduce development time and ensures rapid delivery of our products to market. Listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (603236.SS), our international leadership is devoted to advancing IoT across the globe. For more information: www.quectel.com, LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.
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