Volvo EX90: a New Step Toward Autonomous Driving in 2024
This page is translated from the original post "Volvo EX90 : un nouveau pas vers la conduite autonome en 2024 " in French.
- 06/01/2023 12:20
The Volvo EX90 will feature mapping software specially designed by Google. It will equip the SUV starting in 2024.
The race towards 100% autonomous driving continues. While Tesla uses only cameras, other manufacturers base their autonomous driving on radars, Lidars, and cameras. This is the case for Volvo. In addition to these systems, the Swedish brand has just unveiled its brand new Google mapping software. This mapping is specifically dedicated to autonomous driving. This mapping will be installed in the Volvo EX90 starting in 2024.
The Volvo EX90 will be the first equipped with HD maps
The HD map from Google has been specially designed for automakers to integrate into their vehicles. These sensors include a lidar necessary for semi-autonomous driving, in addition to five radars and eight cameras. The sensors continuously communicate essential information for safe and comfortable autonomous driving. The primary goal is to improve the efficiency of existing onboard systems, such as lane change assistance and the Pilot Assist lane keeping system. Eventually, this aims to enable fully autonomous level 3 driving with greater precision.
The HD map resembles and appears to function similarly to the display we’ve seen in Tesla vehicles. The radars and cameras on the car capture images and provide real-time information to the driver. The Volvo EX90 and the Polestar 3 will be the first two vehicles to benefit from this technology, before being extended to other Volvo models and partner brands.
The possibility to connect Google Home to your car
Volvo is also rolling out updates that will increase the number of functions available on Volvo models equipped with Google. The new update adds connectivity between personal Google devices such as Google Home products and your vehicle. Owners will now be able to use their devices to check fuel levels, battery charge, or request their car to warm up on cold mornings.
Alongside these new Google features, Volvo is introducing or updating various other technological functionalities. Access to Volvo’s Care Key feature is extended. Details regarding real-time updates will now be available on the Volvo Cars app, among other infotainment modifications.
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