"Wheel-Mounted Computer" Volvo Electric SUV EX90 First Unveiled

Volvo Electric SUV EX90

[Asia Economy Reporter Choi Dae-yeol] Volvo Cars unveiled the new 7-seater electric sports utility vehicle (SUV) EX90 for the first time on the 9th (local time) in Stockholm, Sweden.

The vehicle applies the concept of protecting occupants by using a high-performance core computer inside the car connected to cameras, radar, ultrasonic sensors, and LiDAR, running proprietary software on the NVIDIA Drive platform to monitor the car in real-time 360 degrees. The driving assistance technology Pilot Assist has added a function to support lane changing.

Inside the cabin, sensors and cameras measure the driver's gaze concentration, providing step-by-step warnings and, if there is no response, stopping the vehicle by the roadside and turning on the hazard lights. The vehicle also features the ability to learn safety-related data autonomously and supports over-the-air updates.

Volvo Electric SUV EX90

Jim Rowan, CEO of Volvo Cars, explained, "It is designed to drive up to 600 km on a single charge while further enhancing safety standards," adding, "It is the first Volvo defined as part of a broader ecosystem connecting software, home, and other devices."

An aerodynamic design was applied to increase driving range. The drag coefficient is 0.29 Cd, which is competitive for a 7-seater large SUV. Considering sustainability, recycled materials were used in various parts such as steel and the interior.

Volvo Electric SUV EX90 Interior

Volvo Electric SUV EX90 LiDAR Sensor

From safety and infotainment to battery management, most of the core functions inside the vehicle are operated by key systems running on the NVIDIA Drive AI platform Xavier, as well as Orin, Qualcomm Technologies' Snapdragon Cockpit Platform, and proprietary software. The company explained, "This means it can act as a computer on wheels that can improve performance over time, like a smartphone or laptop."

The battery capacity is 111 kWh, and the first model to be introduced will be an all-wheel-drive with two twin motors driven by permanent magnet electric motors. The output is 380 kW (517 horsepower), and torque is 910 Nm. It can be charged from 10% to 80% within 30 minutes. The hardware supports bidirectional charging, allowing the car battery to be used as an energy supply device. The new car will be produced from next year at the Charleston plant in the United States.

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