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Q-Free and Sony Semiconductor Solutions have partnered to develop next-generation road user charging solutions utilizing GNSS technology. This collaboration combines Q-Free's road charging expertise with Sony's precision positioning to create a scalable platform for distance-based tolling.

The partnership responds to challenges in the tolling industry, such as increased traffic and declining fuel tax revenues. Sony's GNSS technology will be integrated into Q-Free's battery-powered units, facilitating accurate positioning without vehicle wiring.

Privacy is a core design consideration, with calculations performed on the unit, sharing only billing-relevant data. This GNSS-based charging is expanding from heavy vehicles to personal applications.