Beyond The Valley Qualcomm and Volvo CEOs talk the next chapter for AI and driverless cars
Feb 19, 2025
Cristiano Amon, CEO of Qualcomm, and Jim Rowan, CEO of Volvo Cars, delve into the future of AI and driverless technology in the automotive industry. They discuss how AI can enhance driver safety and adjust insurance premiums, signaling a major disruption. The conversation highlights the transition towards software-defined vehicles and emphasizes the importance of strategic partnerships. Amon and Rowan also explore the challenges and opportunities in electric vehicle adoption, as well as the evolving role of connectivity in reshaping the driving experience.
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Auto Industry Transformation
- The automotive industry is shifting from petrol to electric, focusing on software, silicon, connectivity, and data.
- Companies like Volvo are partnering with tech companies like Qualcomm to adapt to this change.
Qualcomm's Automotive Platform
- Qualcomm, known for smartphone chips, is bringing its expertise in high-performance, low-power computing and connectivity to the automotive industry.
- They've developed the Snapdragon digital chassis platform to enable car companies to build the cars of the future.
EV Adoption Challenges
- Electric propulsion systems are significantly more efficient than internal combustion engines, offering advantages in energy utilization.
- Cost, range, charging speed, infrastructure, and consumer adoption remain key challenges for widespread EV adoption.