SiliconAuto, a joint venture between Stellantis NV and Foxconn’s Hon Hai Technology Group, has established a new research and development center in Bengaluru, India. The facility will focus on designing semiconductor products and developing system-on-chip solutions specifically for the automotive sector.
The R&D center marks a significant step forward for SiliconAuto’s commitment to innovation in automotive technology. “Our India team will help drive the future of smarter and safer transportation. Bengaluru, with its vast talent and vibrant tech ecosystem, is the ideal location for our new center,” said SiliconAuto CEO Gene Liu.
Foxconn’s India representative, V Lee, highlighted the importance of the new center in enhancing the company’s capabilities in automotive technology, which will also benefit its joint venture partner, Stellantis. Foxconn is also in the process of establishing an electric vehicle manufacturing plant in India and has plans to build a battery production facility for EVs.
SiliconAuto stated that the Bengaluru center will focus on developing next-generation semiconductor solutions for electric vehicles, autonomous driving, and connected car technologies. The company aims to recruit top engineers and designers to strengthen its team and contribute to India’s rapidly expanding automotive sector.
This move underscores SiliconAuto’s commitment to India as a crucial market for talent and technological innovation. SiliconAuto is a new joint venture between Continental and Infineon, established to produce high-performance automotive semiconductors.
Based in Germany, this venture aims to address the increasing demand for advanced semiconductors in the automotive industry, driven by the growing focus on electric vehicles, autonomous driving, and connected car technologies.
By leveraging the expertise of both companies, SiliconAuto plans to provide cutting-edge chips that offer higher efficiency and reliability, which are crucial for modern vehicle systems. The partnership represents a strategic step toward strengthening the semiconductor supply chain in the automotive sector, ensuring innovation and sustainability in future mobility solutions.
