(2016/11/11) SAN DIEGO/BAD NEUSTADT — Tuesday 8^th November, 2016 — Preh, GmbH, part of the Joyson Electronics Group (SSE: 600699)  and  Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM), today announced that they have entered into a Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging (WEVC) license agreement. Preh will include Qualcomm Halo? WEVC technology in its product portfolio  and  will focus on commercializing WEVC systems for Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)  and  Electric Vehicle (EV) manufacturers. Based on the agreement, Preh intends to develop, make  and  supply WEVC systems based on Qualcomm Halo technology.

A pioneer in e-mobility,  and  specialist in automotive power electronics  and  connected vehicles, Preh is currently developing automotive WEVC systems based on Double D magnetics, which deliver high power, superior performance in an industry-leading small vehicle package size, supported by Qualcomm’s comprehensive technical support. The company is in discussions with a number of global automotive manufacturers concerning advanced WEVC programs.

“The inclusion of Qualcomm Halo WEVC technology in our product portfolio is a key development to enhance our e-mobility offering,” said Michael Bischoff, Executive Director, Preh. “We have strong relationships with all the major global automotive manufacturers  and  are excited to commercialize higher power WEVC solutions for our customers, with the ultimate aim to enhance the EV driver experience.”

“As a leading global supplier to the automotive industry, Preh represents a great fit for Qualcomm, exping our automotive supplier network  and  becoming a contributor to the dissemination of this exciting new technology,” said Steve Pazol, vice president  and  general manager, Wireless Charging, Qualcomm Incorporated. “Qualcomm Halo technology covers all aspects of WEVC systems, allowing Preh to deliver highly efficient, safe  and  flexible systems to meet the market needs.”

Qualcomm is providing Preh with a comprehensive technology transfer package, aimed to enhance their ability to develop commercially  and  technically viable WEVC systems, as well as to support the future design of improved high-power WEVC systems based upon advanced magnetics.