The automotive world has taken a big leap forward as Volvo has launched its car-to-car communication system for the 90 series. All European Volvo 90 series cars will have this technology by the end of 2025.
Game Changing Technology
The system makes vehicles talk to each other on the road. Instead of being isolated, Volvo cars will now form a network, sharing vital safety information in real time. This allows vehicles to warn each other about road hazards, making the roads safer for everyone.
The system works through a cloud-based platform, requires an active internet connection to work. When one car hits poor road conditions or hazardous situations, it sends that information to nearby compatible cars, giving drivers a heads up about what’s ahead.
V90 Cross Country First to Get the Upgrade
Volvo demonstrated the tech at the unveiling of the new V90 Cross Country, one of the first models to receive the communication upgrade. The announcement coincides with the new V90 Cross Country, again demonstrating Volvo’s intent to deliver the most advanced safety tech on all its premium offerings.
The partnership with Ericsson brings telco expertise to automotive innovation, ensuring robust and reliable communication. This is how traditional car makers are partnering with tech companies to deliver next gen features.
Full 90 Series Rollout
The following Volvo models will get the technology:
- S90 sedan
- XC90 SUV
- V90 wagon
The system goes beyond just communication by automatically activating hazard lights during incidents. This dual approach of digital communication and traditional visual warnings gives multiple layers of safety for drivers and passengers.
Industry Context and Competition
Volvo joins Mercedes-Benz and Toyota as the third big car maker to implement machine-to-machine communication technology, but Volvo’s focus is on safety applications. The more car makers adopt vehicle communication systems the more we see the industry moving towards connected car ecosystems. This is a big leap in car safety, from individual car protection to community hazard awareness. The more car makers do this the better.
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FAQs
Q: When will the tech be available in Volvo 90 series cars?
A: All European 90 series cars will have it by end of 2025.
Q: Which models will get the car-to-car communication?
A: The feature will be standard across the S90, XC90, and V90 ranges.
Q: Does it require internet connectivity?
A: Yes, the vehicles need an active data connection to the internet for the cloud based communication platform to work.
Q: What kind of warnings can the system share between cars?
A: The tech warns about poor road conditions, hazards and automatically activates hazard lights during an incident to warn other cars.
