SAN DIEGO, July 27, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Qualcomm
Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) and Lear Corporation (NYSE: LEA), a
leading global supplier of automotive seating and electrical
systems, today announced that they have entered into a Wireless
Electric Vehicle Charging (WEVC) license agreement. Lear will be
including Qualcomm Halo™ WEVC technology in its product portfolio
to commercialize WEVC systems for Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) and
Electric Vehicles (EV) manufacturers, as well as wireless charging
infrastructure companies. Under the terms of the agreement,
Qualcomm has granted Lear a royalty bearing license to develop,
make and supply WEVC systems based on Qualcomm Halo technology.
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. will provide technical expertise and
engineering support.
Qualcomm and Lear are collaborating on multiple WEVC production
programs across multiple car companies. "Lear is a leading, global,
tier-one supplier of high power charging systems and related
electronic components to the automotive industry. It is ideally
positioned to develop a broad portfolio of WEVC systems, including
multi-coil, solenoid and circular systems that meet customer
requirements," said Steve Pazol,
vice president and general manager, Wireless Charging, Qualcomm
Incorporated. "We are excited to be working closely with Lear as
they commercialize Qualcomm Halo technology to bring WEVC charging
into production."
"As a supplier to every major automaker in the world and with
our global Centers of Excellence dedicated to research and
development, we are very pleased to be working with a company of
Qualcomm's stature and record of innovation," said Frank Orsini, senior vice president and
president, Lear Electrical. "With our success in EV and hybrid high
power systems and proven program management capabilities we see
wireless charging as a new opportunity to serve our customers in
further developing their strategies for EVs in existing and new
vehicle segments."
Qualcomm is providing Lear with a comprehensive technology
transfer package, aimed to enhance their ability to develop
commercially and technically viable WEVC systems and to support the
future design of improved WEVC systems.
More information can be found at www.qualcommhalo.com
About Qualcomm
Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) is a world leader in 3G, 4G
and next-generation wireless technologies. Qualcomm Incorporated
includes Qualcomm's licensing business, QTL, and the vast majority
of its patent portfolio. Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary
of Qualcomm Incorporated, operates, along with its subsidiaries,
substantially all of Qualcomm's engineering, research and
development functions, and substantially all of its products and
services businesses, including its semiconductor business, QCT. For
more than 30 years, Qualcomm ideas and inventions have driven the
evolution of digital communications, linking people everywhere more
closely to information, entertainment and each other. For more
information, visit Qualcomm's website, OnQ blog, Twitter and
Facebook pages.
About Lear Corporation
Lear Corporation (NYSE: LEA) is one of the world's leading
suppliers of automotive seating and electrical distribution
systems. Lear serves every major automaker in the world, and Lear
content can be found on more than 350 vehicle nameplates.
Lear's world-class products are designed, engineered and
manufactured by a diverse team of approximately 136,000 employees
located in 36 countries. Lear currently ranks #154 on the
Fortune 500. Lear's headquarters are in Southfield,
Michigan. Further information about Lear is available at
http://www.lear.com or follow us on Twitter @LearCorporation.
Qualcomm and Qualcomm Halo are trademarks of
Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the
United States and other countries.
Qualcomm Halo WEVC technology is licensed by
Qualcomm Incorporated.
Qualcomm Contacts:
Pete
Lancia, Corporate Communications
Phone: 1-858-651-8290
Email: corpcomm@qualcomm.com
Warren Kneeshaw, Investor
Relations
Phone: +1-858-658-4813
Email: ir@qualcomm.com
Lear Contacts:
Mel
Stephens, Corporate Communications & Investor
Relations
Phone: +1-248-447-1624
Email: mstephens@lear.com
Terri Tahnoose, Product
Marketing
Phone: +1-248-447-5310
Email: ttahnoose@lear.com
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