The path towards electrification is a trend followed by manufacturers in the automotive sector, because beyond a “fashion”, it has become necessary in order to reverse the consequences that they generate greenhouse gases, including the carbon dioxide emitted by cars powered by fossil fuels.
Volvo appears in that decarbonization section , and for this reason, it is preparing a series of electric vehicles with the aim of gaining its space in it. His plan seems aggressive, since he knows that to win he has to show something unique due to the great competition that exists.
The manufacturer will have the car electrified “safest in history”. Without a doubt, a very striking feature or statement to turn to look at the Volvo EX90 and consider taking it home.
The safest
Through an official statement, Volvo has revealed the features that will make this electrified vehicle the safest in history.
“The development of our latest security technology is based on an understanding of human behavior, rooted in decades of our own and others’ security research. It is likely that each one of us will experience or be affected by at least one car accident in his life, ”says the company in the letter.
Now, among the technological elements necessary to carry carrying out this promise include state-of-the-art sensors such as cameras, radar and LiDAR powered by its core computing platform and software.
Volvo ensures that sensors they are not distracted under any circumstances. In addition, it detects paths in front of the driver, day or night, even at highway speeds. “It can see small objects hundreds of meters ahead, creating more time to inform, act and avoid.”
Now, internally it will have special sensors and cameras managed by its own algorithms that evaluate the concentration of the gaze, determining when the driver is distracted or tired.
To do this, it will create a physical alert, that is, it will push the driver gently, and if the driver does not respond, then it will do so with greater force and insistence if necessary. In the worst case, that is, the driver will falls asleep, the car will be able to safely stop on its own and then call for help.
The company estimates that its technology will reduce crashes resulting in serious injuries by up to 20% and improve their prevention by up to 9%. Finally, the vehicle will be presented worldwide on November 9.
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