Body: Recently, Volvo announced at the launch event for its new EX90 electric SUV that it will continue to deepen its collaboration with NVIDIA, with future models set to feature NVIDIA's chips.
The EX90 is Volvo's first software-defined vehicle, equipped with NVIDIA's Orin system-on-chip, offering over 250 trillion operations per second. This SUV's core computing architecture not only supports deep learning capabilities but also provides robust support for its AI-driven active safety and driver assistance systems.
Additionally, Volvo plans to achieve Level 3 automation with no manual intervention in the EX90 through future wireless software updates, which will establish a presence in the luxury car market.
Volvo stated that the EX90 is just the beginning of its future software-defined vehicles, with new models within the next decade to be based on NVIDIA's Drive Thor SoC, offering a computational capability of up to 1,000 trillion operations per second, seven times the efficiency of Orin. This means Volvo's new generation of cars will feature more advanced technologies, including more sophisticated safety and driver assistance functions, as well as in-car experiences based on generative AI.
Jim Rowan, CEO of Volvo Cars, commented: "With NVIDIA's future Drive Thor chips, our in-house developed software can be more scalable across the product line, which will help enhance vehicle safety, provide the best customer experience, reduce costs, and increase profit margins."
Meanwhile, Volvo also announced that it will jointly establish the largest AI data center in the Nordic region with its software subsidiary Zenseact to enhance the development of automotive safety software. Zenseact will be equipped with the latest NVIDIA DGX technology, an AI supercomputing infrastructure optimized for large-scale workloads.
Hampus Louis-Lucke, CFO of Zenseact, said: "NVIDIA DGX systems will greatly enhance our AI training capabilities, accelerating innovation and ultimately helping to improve product safety."
However, Volvo also announced that due to changes in market conditions and customer demand, the company will scale back its plan to produce only electric vehicles by 2030. Volvo stated that it aims to achieve 90% to 100% of global sales being electrified vehicles, including pure electric and plug-in hybrid models, with the remainder being mild hybrid petrol cars by 2030.
Key Points:
🌟 Volvo will continue to collaborate with NVIDIA, with future models featuring more advanced AI chips.
🚗 The EX90 electric SUV is Volvo's first software-defined model, aiming to achieve Level 3 autonomous driving.
💻 Volvo will establish the largest AI data center in the Nordic region to enhance the development of automotive safety software.
