Foxconn and Stellantis establish R&D for auto semiconductors in India
Foxconn and Stelantis formed Silicon Auto, a flagship joint venture focused on automotive semiconductor technology, with a new research and development (R&D) center in Bangalore, India The business center aims to develop cutting-edge semiconductor solutions for the automotive industry in particular, such as systems-on-chip for electric vehicles Center for (SoC) products, autonomous driving and the introduction of connected car technology is part of a broader Silicon Auto project to advance innovation and technological development in half of the automotive industry.
The combined business leverages India’s rich talent pool, leveraging its technological know-how to help ensure a smarter and safer future. According to Gene Liu, CEO of Silicon Auto, the R&D center is a strategic platform to accelerate the development of high-tech solutions, positioning India as a hub for automotive innovation.
Setting up this plant is in line with Foxconn’s ambitious plans to build an electric car manufacturing and battery manufacturing plant in India, marking its commitment to the country’s rapidly growing automotive sector in the strong
This collaboration not only enhances the global presence of Foxconn and Stelantis, but also underscores India’s role in shaping the future of automotive technology. By hiring top engineers and designers, Silicon Auto aims to push the boundaries of semiconductor innovation and strengthen India’s position in the global semiconductor automotive industry.
