[ad_1] On one hand, the vehicle’s cargo area, its ability to seat five (and a combination of Swedish luxury and performance) make it a great companion for a trek into the forest. But, the rather low Canadian speed limits and my concern about wildlife leaping into the road make pushing the vehicle to its potential […]
Category: Volvo
Volvo’s self-driving buses and trucks will run on NVIDIA tech
[ad_1] Work will start “immediately,” Volvo said. Staff from Volvo and NVIDIA will even share workspace at their respective headquarters in Gothenburg and Santa Clara. There’s no timetable for when you can expect to see the first fruits of the partnership on a road near you. To some degree, this is about fast-tracking Volvo’s work […]
Volvo Trucks’ autonomous vehicle is hauling goods in Sweden
[ad_1] Ultimately, Volvo hopes to have several autonomous vehicles traveling back and forth at once. They’ll be monitored by a control tower and max out at 40 km/h. While Vera is suited for short distances, it will be able to transport large volumes, and Volvo hopes it will offer greater efficiency, flexibility and sustainability. “Autonomous […]
Volvo’s new app tells you what to do after a car accident
[ad_1] After confirming to Volvo customer care that you’re not hurt or in need of emergency assistance, you’ll get a text to your phone linking you to the service. The app will then guide you step-by-step through the necessary actions you need to take, such as taking photos of the damage, writing down notes about […]
Mack’s new electric truck hauls trash
[ad_1] The Mack electric garbage truck is powered by four NMC lithium-ion batteries of an unspecified capacity and a pair of 130-kW AC electric motors. The motors provide a peak 496 (and 349 continuous) horsepower. The truck uses a two-speed transmission to send that power to the rear axles. It has regenerative braking, and can […]
Hands on with Polestar’s Android Automotive OS infotainment system
[ad_1] The system will debut in the Polestar 2 when deliveries begin this time next year. The Polestar 1, a limited production hybrid coupe, will come a few months earlier, but it will use the same system and interface used in Volvo’s current sedans and SUVs. Both cars will be built in China. Although Google […]
Volvo will use cameras to fight drunk and distracted driving
[ad_1] The cameras and sensors will watch out for factors such as drivers closing their eyes for a long time, looking away from the road for long periods, very slow reaction times, weaving across lanes too much and no steering input over extended periods of time. Volvo plans to start installing sensors and cameras in […]