In March of this year, the last diesel XC90 SUV rolled off the Volvo assembly line. By the way, he went straight to the museum. This model is replaced by the electric EX90.
The price of the Volvo EX90 ranges from approx 97-101 thousand Eur. It travels about 600 km on a single charge. At a 250 kW station, its battery is up to 80 percent. will charge in 30 minutes, and up to 100 km/h. the SUV will accelerate in 4.9 seconds. This is the initial information. And now we offer a closer look at the EX90, we managed to film it at the Volvo factory in Gothenburg.
Starting with the new Volvo EX90, the company will introduce one new all-electric car each year. Volvo Cars aims to start selling only fully electric cars by 2030, which is one of the most ambitious electrification strategies in the automotive industry and a particularly important factor in Volvo Cars’ 2040 goal. to become a climate-neutral company.
The Volvo EX90 is currently manufactured in the US and later in China.
Space Technology: Cameras, Lidars, and the Invisible Shield
The new Volvo EX90 offers an even higher level of standard safety than any previous Volvo car. Its integrated technologies are designed to understand the driver and the surrounding environment, helping to ensure the safety of the driver, passengers and other road users. And by learning from new data and receiving software updates, the car can become even smarter and safer over time.
The Volvo EX90 creates an invisible shield of safety thanks to the latest sensor technologies used both inside and outside the car. Advanced sensors such as lidar, cameras and radars are connected to the car’s powerful main computers, and the NVIDIA DRIVE platform uses Volvo Cars software to create a real-time 360-degree view of the environment.
Unlike a human, these advanced sensors don’t get tired or distracted and are designed to respond accordingly if the driver is unable to do so. The lidar system constantly monitors the road in front of the car both day and night, even when driving at high speed. It can detect small objects ahead at a distance of several hundred meters, giving the driver more time to inform, act and avoid potential danger. These sensors also help increase the reliability and performance of Pilot Assist, which has a new Lane Change Assist function.
In addition, thanks to these advanced sensors, including lidar technology, the Volvo EX90 is the first Volvo car to be equipped with hardware adapted for autonomous driving in the future.
The invisible safety shield also takes care of the driver and passengers inside the car. Special sensors and cameras controlled by algorithms developed by Volvo Cars engineers measure the concentration of the driver’s gaze. This technology allows the Volvo EX90 to understand when the driver is distracted, drowsy or otherwise inattentive. Initially, the system warns the driver with signals, and if the driver falls asleep or becomes incapacitated, the Volvo EX90 could safely stop and call for help.
Targeted technologies
The main computer system, which combines NVIDIA DRIVE artificial intelligence platforms Xavier and Orin, Qualcomm Technologies’ Snapdragon® Cockpit platform and software designed by Volvo Cars engineers, controls most of the car’s main functions – from safety and infotainment to battery management. All this leads to more efficient operation and a more pleasant experience in the car. Plus, with regular remote software updates, the Volvo EX90 only gets better with time.
The power of the advanced “Snapdragon Cockpit” platform and the capabilities of the “Unreal Engine” 3D video graphics engine ensure the exceptional performance speed and the highest quality graphics of the screens integrated in the car and the projection screen. The 14.5-inch center screen provides access to one of the best infotainment systems on the market. It integrates Google apps and services, including Google Assistant voice control, Google Maps navigation and the Google Play app store. The Volvo EX90 will also be compatible with wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
The infotainment system supports 5G connectivity as standard (where it is available), so it becomes even easier to install the necessary apps and use the extremely intuitive navigation – just like enjoying your favorite music. The Volvo EX90 is the first Volvo car to feature Dolby Atmos technology, and a high-end Bowers & Wilkins sound system with 25 speakers, including integrated headrests, will ensure an impeccable audio experience throughout the cabin.
In order to create a particularly pleasant and convenient experience of using the Volvo EX90, it has been designed based on the principle of simplicity and avoiding information overload. The Volvo EX90’s integrated displays help the driver focus on the road, as the central and dashboard displays provide the right information at the right time, and the displays can be configured to suit individual needs.
The standard equipment of the Volvo EX90 will also include digital key technology on the phone, compatible with phones of various makes and models. This means that the smartphone acts as a car key and automatically unlocks the car and activates a personal greeting sequence when you approach it, and as soon as you get into the car, your personal user profile will be loaded. In addition, remote functions will allow for a seamless connection between car and home life, such as asking Google to lock, heat or cool the Volvo EX90 from the comfort of home, or to instantly check the car’s battery level.
Life with the Volvo EX90 will be made even easier by the Volvo Cars smartphone app, a mobile platform that brings together the various services and functions associated with the all-electric SUV in one place. Whether it’s finding a public charging station or paying for a charge, managing smart charging at home, scheduling a software update remotely or accessing your car with the keyless entry function, the Volvo Cars app makes many functions easier than ever.
All these technologies are integrated into the elegant and luxurious interior of the Volvo EX90, which uses natural and responsibly produced and extracted materials. This interior composition reflects not only the strengths of Scandinavian design, but also the sustainability aspirations of Volvo Cars, for example by 2040. fully transition to a circular economy and become a climate-neutral company.
Designed for a more sustainable lifestyle
Built on an all-new electric vehicle platform designed by Volvo Cars, the Volvo EX90 will be an indispensable vehicle for those seeking a more sustainable family lifestyle. According to the WLTP test cycle, the electric SUV can travel up to 600 km on a single charge, and the battery can be charged from 10 to 80 percent. can be charged in less than 30 minutes.
Initially, buyers will be offered a Twin Motor drive system with two permanent magnet electric motors, providing a total power of 380 kW (517 hp) and 910 Nm of torque in the Performance version, a 111 kWh battery and all-wheel drive. Combined with an all-new chassis, this drivetrain provides an exceptionally smooth and enjoyable driving experience.
The construction of the new Volvo EX90 uses about 15 percent. recycled steel and 25 percent of recycled aluminum, as well as 48 kilograms of recycled plastic and biological materials, making up about 15 percent. of total plastic used in the car, more than in any other Volvo car to date.
Simple and bi-directional charging
Various smart technologies and services ensure that charging the all-electric Volvo EX90 will be extremely easy. The public charging functions integrated into the Volvo Cars app will allow you to choose from hundreds of thousands of public charging points around the world, pay for charging and track charging progress using one simple and convenient interface. In addition, the availability of charging points can be checked in real time on the Google Maps navigation on the central screen of the infotainment system.
The new Volvo EX90 will also support Plug and Charge in the future. This means that as soon as this is possible, the car can be connected to a public charging station that supports this technology and charging will start automatically, and payment for charging will also be done without any additional steps.
In addition, Volvo Cars is constantly expanding its offering of charging services by adding more fast charging networks to its ecosystem of public charging points, so that Volvo electric car drivers can conveniently charge their cars at attractive prices.
Finally, the Volvo EX90 is the first Volvo car to have all the necessary hardware to enable the use of a two-way charging system. This technology makes it possible to use the car’s battery as an additional energy source that can supply power to other electrical devices or another Volvo electric car. Volvo Cars plans to make the two-way charging technology available to users in the future, initially only in select markets.
#World #premiere #Volvo #ditches #diesels #shows #huge #electric #SUV #EX90 #Business
2024-09-03 01:03:33
