Initiated by Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd., better known as Foxconn, the Mobility in Harmony (MIH) Consortium, has enlisted BlackBerry’s expertise for a robust foundation for its innovative electric vehicle (EV) platform.
MIH, with its dedication to fostering an expansive, unbiased ecosystem, promotes rapid innovation within the electric vehicle sector. BlackBerry’s selection came as a result of its prowess in offering secure software solutions compatible with MIH’s open and technology-neutral EV vision.
By utilizing BlackBerry’s diverse software and service offerings, MIH intends to craft a secure foundation for its uniquely designed, open, and technology-neutral electric vehicle structure. One of the MIH’s significant EV ventures, Project X, plans to launch a single-row three-seater specifically designed for Asian markets. The public can anticipate the grand reveal of this venture in Japan by the end of 2023. Diversification remains a key component of MIH’s growth strategy, with planned introductions of six-seater and nine-seater vehicle platforms to inspire more ingenuity and broaden their offerings.
As per the collaboration agreement, MIH plans to adopt BlackBerry’s esteemed BlackBerry QNX product range and the award-winning BlackBerry IVY, a cloud-connected automotive AI platform. This partnership encompasses the licensing of the QNX Software Development Platform (SDP 7.1), integration of QNX middleware technologies, and the provision of professional engineering services for system-level integration, performance optimization, and solution validation.
Jack Cheng, Chief Executive Officer at MIH Consortium, voiced his excitement about this collaboration. “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. We anticipate deeper collaboration to realize our shared vision to revolutionize the electric vehicle industry and we’re thrilled about our partnership with BlackBerry,” said Cheng.
Mattias Eriksson, President of BlackBerry IoT, also shared his thoughts on this strategic alliance. “The Foxconn-led MIH Consortium has articulated an ambitious and compelling vision focused on accelerating innovation in the EV ecosystem. As the leading foundational software for the intelligent edge, BlackBerry QNX helps our customers and partners turbocharge their software development efforts.”
“Companies all over the world, deploy BlackBerry’s high-performance, safe, and secure foundational software to allow their own internal resources to focus on layers higher up in the software stack. They trust us for the ‘plumbing,’ so they can confidently dedicate their work to the software directly impacting their customers’ experiences. This accelerates development, improves safety and security while reducing overall costs. We are excited to join the MIH consortium and look forward to helping them execute their vision of transforming the overall EV industry,” Eriksson added.
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