Mr. Dhiraj Handa reports

LEAPMOTOR SELECTS QNX TO POWER NEW ELECTRIC SUV, THE B10

Innovative Chinese electric vehicle company Leapmotor has selected the QNX technology of QNX, a division of BlackBerry Ltd., to serve as the foundational software platform for its new first-generation, mid-size electric SUV, the B10.

The sleek and innovative B10 SUV, the first of many forthcoming models in Leapmotor's new B-series specifically designed for global markets, has been met with overwhelming enthusiasm, securing over 15,000 orders within the first hour and 31,688 orders within 48 hours of the China-only presale launch held earlier this month.

Built on Leapmotor's in-house developed LEAP3.5 architecture, the B10 integrates advanced software and hardware in intelligent electric vehicles and contains a diverse suite of QNX technology including the QNX Neutrino real-time operating system, QNX software development platform (SDP 7.1), QNX Hypervisor and QNX OS for safety certified to TUV Rhein ISO26262 ASIL D, underpinning the vehicle's cutting-edge, intelligent digital cockpit and L2+ autonomous driving domain controllers.

"From Beijing to Berlin and everywhere in between, today's tech-savvy consumers demand vehicles with advanced technology that also enable safety, reliability and seamless connectivity," said Dhiraj Handa, senior vice-president and general manager, Asia Pacific region, at QNX. "Leapmotor's B10 SUV, powered by QNX, meets these demands, while exemplifying our two companies ongoing efforts to collectively drive new areas of automotive innovation."

Powered by the reliable QNX Neutrino RTOS and QNX Hypervisor, the B10 combines design flexibility and scalability. The QNX Hypervisor allows for multiple systems with mixed criticality and different operating system environments to be consolidated onto a single hardware platform, helping to reduce both the initial development and long-term costs of ownership while enabling industry-leading safety and security.

The launch of the B10 represents an important milestone in the two companies' continuing technology collaboration, which first commenced in 2021 when QNX was selected to power Leapmotor's third-generation mid-size electric crossover SUV, the Leapmotor C11. Looking ahead, Leapmotor is preparing to launch additional models from the B-series in 2025, underscoring its commitment to expanding its portfolio and providing accessible electric vehicles across the globe.

"Our initial collaboration with QNX on the Leapmotor C11 was seamless, making it an easy decision to collaborate with them again for the B10," said Zhou Hong Tao, senior vice-president of Leapmotor. "Trust is paramount when it comes to technology, and QNX's foundational software enables our vehicles to meet the highest standards of safety and performance, something which is critical as we accelerate efforts to provide accessible, high-tech electric vehicles across Europe and beyond."

QNX is trusted as the foundation for a software-driven future by most leading original equipment manufacturers and Tier 1s worldwide, including BMW, Bosch, Continental, Dongfeng Motor, Geely, Honda, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, Volkswagen, Volvo and more. Its foundational software supports future-proof engineering design, from digital cockpits and advanced driver assistance systems to infotainment systems and domain controllers, enabling automakers to bring innovation to market faster and at lower cost.

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