Volvo Launches Electric EX90 SUV Powered by NVIDIA AI Technology
Discover how Volvo’s new electric EX90 SUV, built on NVIDIA’s cutting-edge technology, is revolutionizing the automotive industry with advanced safety and autonomous driving features.
Volvo Cars has taken a bold step forward in the world of automotive innovation with the launch of their latest creation, the fully electric EX90 SUV. This groundbreaking vehicle is not just another addition to their lineup; it represents a leap into the future of transportation, thanks to its integration of cutting-edge NVIDIA technology.
Advanced Safety Features with NVIDIA DRIVE Orin SoC
The Volvo EX90 has been engineered to prioritize safety above all else, and this commitment is evident in the utilization of the NVIDIA DRIVE Orin system-on-a-chip (SoC). With an impressive processing capability of over 250 trillion operations per second (TOPS), this SoC powers the vehicle’s advanced safety features and autonomous driving capabilities.
Equipped with Volvo’s most advanced sensor suite, including radar, lidar, cameras, and ultrasonic sensors, the EX90 utilizes the NVIDIA DRIVE Orin SoC to process real-time data from these sensors. This enables 360-degree surround-sensor data processing, ensuring a secure and efficient driving experience that aligns with Volvo’s reputation for excellence in safety.
Future-Proofing with DRIVE Thor SoC
Looking ahead, Volvo Cars is already planning for the future by integrating the next-generation NVIDIA DRIVE Thor SoC into their upcoming vehicle fleets. The DRIVE Thor SoC boasts 1,000 TOPS, quadrupling the processing power of the current DRIVE Orin SoC while improving energy efficiency sevenfold.
This new processor will incorporate the NVIDIA Blackwell GPU architecture, unlocking new possibilities for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and self-driving features. Volvo’s CEO, Jim Rowan, emphasizes that the DRIVE Thor will enhance safety, scalability of in-house software, and overall customer experience.
Strategic Investment in AI with Zenseact
Volvo Cars and its software subsidiary, Zenseact, are making significant investments in NVIDIA DGX systems for AI model training in the cloud. These systems play a crucial role in equipping future fleets with advanced AI-powered safety features.
The NVIDIA DGX systems provide the computational performance needed to train AI models efficiently, accelerating the development of autonomous technology. Volvo and Zenseact’s AI training hub in the Nordics will leverage these systems to streamline ADAS and autonomous driving software development.
By harnessing the power of NVIDIA technology both inside the vehicle and in the cloud, Volvo Cars and Zenseact are dedicated to delivering safer vehicles that prioritize customer peace of mind.
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