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Embark to use NVIDIA DRIVE for Embark Universal Interface for the autonomous trucks

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The EUI is currently being developed for trucks from the four major OEMs in the US—Freightliner, Navistar International, PACCAR, and Volvo—representing the vast majority of the Class-8 trucks on the road nationwide.

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Delphi integrated radar and camera system to be introduced on Volvo cars next year

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Delphi’s integrated RACam (RAdar Camera) system will be introduced on the new Volvo SPA platform at the end of 2014. The SARTRE road train included a lead truck followed by three Volvo cars (S60, V60 and XC60) driven autonomously at speeds of up to 90 km/h (56 mph).

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Volvo Trucks to introduce next iteration of Volvo Active Driver Assist in VNR, VNL & VNX models

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Volvo Active Driver Assist (VADA) 2.0, a comprehensive collision mitigation system, will be made standard in the new Volvo VNR and VNL models, and available on VNX models, later this year. —Johan Agebrand, product marketing director, Volvo Trucks North America. will further enhance safety for all motorists.

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Volvo Car Group tests road-embedded magnets for accurate positioning of self-driving cars

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Volvo Car Group has completed a research project using magnets in the roadway to help the car determine its position. Volvo Car Group has completed a research project using magnets embedded in the roadway to help the car determine its position. —Jonas Ekmark, Preventive Safety Leader at Volvo Car Group. Click to enlarge.

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NVIDIA’s automotive pipeline now exceeds $8B for DRIVE AI-based mobility solutions

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Volvo Cars, Zoox and SAIC are among the growing number of leading transportation companies using the newest NVIDIA DRIVE solutions to power their next-generation AI-based autonomous vehicles. Volvo Cars. The first car featuring DRIVE Orin technology, the next-generation Volvo XC90, is planned to be revealed next year.

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ABI Research: Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, and BMW continue to dominate ADAS market

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Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, and BMW continue to be the top three players in the consumer Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) market, according to a new competitive assessment from ABI Research. ABI finds that Mercedes-Benz emerges as the clear leader in terms of Innovation, with Volvo leading the pack as far as Implementation is concerned.

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Magnetic eCVT could replace conventional hybrid mechanical eCVT with likely 1-2% fuel economy improvement and other benefits

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These include: HiTED In wheel motor for bus/truck (Volvo, Kollmorgen, Magnet Applications); HiUCV In wheel motor for refuse vehicle (Dennis Eagle, MIRA, Arnold Magnetics, MTL); MCVT Magnetic eCVT for heavy duty vehicles (Volvo, Arnold Magnetics); and MAGSPLIT Magnetic eCVT for passenger car (Ford, Romax Technology, Arnold Magnetics).