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Canada’s BlackBerry will provide the software foundation for Mobility in Harmony (MIH), Foxconn’s consortium of companies dedicated to making electric vehicles. The tech company will provide its automotive AI platform and its engineering services to help integrate the software into the vehicles.

Mobility in Harmony is a consortium led by Hon Hai Precision Industry, better known as Foxconn. It includes both suppliers and automakers, such as India’s Tata Motors and South Korea’s LG Energy Solution. Together, they say they will design electric vehicle platforms, one of which is due to be unveiled later this year.

Project X is a single-row, three-seat electric vehicle that is set to be unveiled in Japan in late 2023. The vehicle is being geared towards Asian markets, and will be followed by a two-row, six-seat platform, and a three-row, nine-seat platform in the future.

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Foxconn Consortium EVs Will Use BlackBerry Software Moving Forward

“Our ambition lies in crafting intelligent user experiences that enhance smart living and redefine the future of mobility and green logistics,” said Jack Cheng, CEO of the MIH consortium. “We anticipate deeper collaboration to realize our shared vision to revolutionize the electric vehicle industry and we’re thrilled about our partnership with BlackBerry.”

Since launching 10 years ago, BlackBerry QNX automotive software has become embedded in more than 235 million vehicles around the world. The company is now a supplier for a variety of automakers, including BMW, Bosch, Geely, Honda, Mercedes, Toyota, VW, Volvo, and more. It provides everything from digital cockpits to advanced driver assistance systems, and domain controllers.

“The Foxconn-led MIH Consortium has articulated an ambitious and compelling vision focused on accelerating innovation in the EV ecosystem,” said Mattias Eriksson, the president of BlackBerry IoT. “They trust us for the ‘plumbing,’ so they can confidently dedicate their work to software directly impacting their customers’ experiences.”