Published: 08/23/2016 – 17:48:33
Volvo Cars and Uber signed an agreement for the joint development of cars that incorporate the latest developments at the level of autonomous driving
This joint project, valued at approximately $ 300 million, will be monitored closely by the engineers of both companies and aims to achieve the development of models with fully autónoma.Tecnologia driving
Volvo cars said in a statement that these cars will use based on a model manufactured by Volvo cars and will be used by both companies that will later incorporate their autonomous driving technology.
This partnership between a manufacturer automobile and one of Silicon Valley companies is “a significant breakthrough in the automotive industry” the alliance is seen as the beginning of the two companies provide can provide a long-term partnership.
“Volvo is a the most advanced automobile manufacturers and contemporary world. We are leaders in the development of both active safety systems or autonomous driving technology and we have an unrivaled credibility on security. We are very proud to partner with Uber, one of the world leading companies in technology. This alliance will put us in the center of the technological revolution that is currently undergoing the automotive industry, “Håkan Samuelsson. – President and CEO – Volvo Cars
The new car will use the platform SPA – Scalable Product Architecture. This platform has been used by Volvo in the production of their latest models which include the award-winning XC90, launched in 2015, or the new S90 and V90 launched this year.
The development of the SPA platform is part of the overall industrial transformation program that Volvo started in 2010 and provides for autonomous driving technologies and the increased supply of electrified solutions and the development of connectivity options. These were valences that attracted a company like Uber.
“More than 1 million people lose their lives each year in automobile accidents. These are tragedies that autonomous driving technology could help reduce. We can not achieve this goal alone and that’s why our partnership with a large manufacturer like Volvo is so important. Volvo is a leader when it comes to vehicle development and security. The combination of our capabilities will enable us to reach more rapidly the future. “- Travis Kalanick – Chief Executive – Uber
Volvo has pioneered the development of technologies that contribute to the autonomous driving
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