Location data and technology platform Here Technologies has announced its strategic partnership with global mobility technology company ECARX to co-develop a new-generation navigation system with multi-scenario adaptability, integrating the Here SDK navigation platform with ECARX’s full-stack solutions.
Here SDK offers the latest complete navigation and location services experience for connected vehicles. Featuring multi-scenario adaptability, data accuracy, coverage breadth, technical performance and developer-friendly features, it aims for high-precision mapping, real-time navigation and cross-platform support.
By combining the AI-powered location technology with ECARX’s automotive technologies, the collaboration aims to empower global automotive OEMs, including Lotus, Lynk & Co, Smart and Hongqi, to deliver advanced navigation solutions that are reliable, dynamic and personalized.
Mike Nefkens, CEO of Here Technologies, said, “Together with ECARX, we’re combining cutting-edge AI-powered mapping and location services with next-generation intelligent vehicle platforms, making it easier than ever for leading auto makers to deliver connected, intuitive and globally scalable navigation experiences. Our partnership is focused on increasing the speed at which auto makers bring the latest in-car navigation solutions to market.”
Ziyu Shen, co-founder, chairman and CEO of ECARX, added, “This deep technical collaboration fuses Here’s world-class mapping expertise with ECARX’s full-stack software and hardware co-development platform. By standardizing Here’s SDK – supporting compliant map data for over 200 countries and multidimensional parameter interfaces – we significantly shorten the development cycle for auto maker navigation systems. This allows global vehicle models to meet data regulations across major markets and provides a plug-and-play global navigation development framework for OEMs.”
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