Qualcomm Announces its Next-Gen Powerline Device for ‘Smart Grid EV Charging’ and Vehicle Communications

​Semiconductor and wireless communications developer Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. continues its push into the automotive space with new hardware. Qualcomm announced its next-generation powerline communication (PLC) device called the QCA7006AQ. It’s designed to address the needs for electric vehicle (EV) charging station communications between a vehicle and the power gird.