Canadian tech giant BlackBerry has just announced that a major electric vehicle consortium, led by iPhone maker Foxconn, will tap its cutting-edge software and services for the development of a three-model.
BlackBerry indicated that the Mobility in Harmony consortium aims to utilize its QNX and Ivy technologies in building the EV’s platform under “Project X.”
For those unaware, BlackBerry’s QNX is a software platform supported by the cloud and AI. Meanwhile, Ivy is an in-car software platform that enables companies to monetize data.
“MIH will utilize the company’s trusted, safety-certified BlackBerry® QNX® product portfolio and award-winning cloud-connected, automotive AI platform, BlackBerry IVY™, including QNX Software Development Platform (SDP 7.1) licenses, QNX middleware technologies, as well as engineering professional services for system-level integration, performance optimization, and solution validation.”
BlackBerry
Purpose
For context, the Mobility in Harmony consortium consists of major players in the electric vehicle industry, including the following:
- Software company Microsoft
- South Korean power battery giant LGES
- Luxury electric automaker Karma Automotive
- Canadian tech giant BlackBerry
The Mobility in Harmony consortium primarily aims to develop and produce a single-row, three-seat electric vehicle. As of now, the EV has a codename, “Project X.”
The consortium will specifically develop the planned EV for Asian buyers.
Project X is expected to hit the Japanese EV market as soon as this year. Soon after, the consortium will unveil the new six-seat and nine-seat models.
“MIH is committed to driving an open and agnostic ecosystem, with a focus that goes beyond just electric vehicles. Our ambition lies in crafting intelligent user experiences that enhance smart living and redefine the future of mobility and green logistics. BlackBerry’s alignment with MIH’s vision makes them the perfect partner for our goals.”
MIH Consortium CEO Jack Cheng
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- Renault Trucks unveils the design of its electric C and T models
Mobility in Harmony’s move to tap BlackBerry for its high-tech software and services will undoubtedly aid the consortium in bringing a smart and connected EV into the highly competitive industry.
Furthermore, it can also potentially advance BlackBerry’s position in the technology industry, leveraging its software and data monetization expertise.
