[ad_1] The Precept’s cabin uses a slew of recycled and reclaimed material, including plastic bottles, cork vinyl and fishing nets. You’ll also find a flax composite in both the interior and exterior. However, it’s also a reflection of Polestar’s goals for semi-autonomous driving. LiDAR offers “increased driving assistance,” while the grille from the Polestar 2 […]
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Polestar 2 first drive: a sporty EV with Android Automotive inside
[ad_1] Cargo capacity is at a premium inside the vehicle, with just 15.5 cubic feet of storage space unless you fold the rear seats down. That said, if you’re looking to haul groceries rather than a whole lot of ass, this might not be the EV for you. You might instead consider the Hyundai Kona […]
Volvo will use Waymo technology to power its self-driving cars
[ad_1] Volvo’s self-driving car efforts have been most closely associated with Uber, but it’s about to make you rethink that connection. The automaker has formed an alliance that will see Waymo be the exclusive partner for Level 4 self-driving (that is, full autonomy in certain conditions) for its vehicles, including affiliates like Polestar and Lynk […]
Volvo’s new cars now top out at 112MPH to limit speeding accidents
[ad_1] Volvo has followed through on its promise to limit the top speed of its upcoming cars to 180 kilometers per hour (112 miles per hour). Little more than a year ago, the company said it would introduce the cap in an attempt to limit speeding-related injuries and deaths. Additionally, all of the company’s upcoming vehicles will […]
Volvo’s Polestar 2 will feature autopilot and battery safeguards
[ad_1] The Polestar 2 is still slated to come to the US this summer, despite the coronavirus pandemic. The Swedish company — a subsidiary of Volvo — recently announced that the all-electric sedan will start at $59,900. That’s well above the similarly spec’d Tesla Model 3, which starts at about $40,000. However, given the Volvo […]
Volvo’s app-based Valet maintenance service launches across the US
[ad_1] Customers who use the service only need to wait for an employee to pick up their car and to drop off a loaner vehicle if they need one. They’ll be able to track their vehicle’s journey and its arrival through the Valet app, and they’ll also get a notification when it arrives at the […]
Volvo will use blockchain to prove its cobalt wasn’t mined by children
[ad_1] Volvo Cars will work with its two global battery suppliers, CATL of China and LG Chem of South Korea, and blockchain technology firms to trace its cobalt production. The data in the blockchain will include the cobalt’s origin, attributes like weight and size, as well as the chain of custody. “We have always been […]
Google’s new emulator makes Android Automotive development easier
[ad_1] That means they can test everything about an app, including downloading and installing it, without having to wait for a car actually running Android Automotive. With its close ties to Android Auto, Google adds that it’s “simple” to port over any existing experiences to Android Automotive, with the company showing off examples from Amazon […]
Volvo’s electric XC40 will use an Android infotainment system
[ad_1] This being Volvo, there’s also a safety angle. Google Maps data will help improve the XC40’s driver assistance by identifying curves and speed limits. You can also expect some tie-ins to existing services, such as Volvo On Call’s ability to find your car in the parking lot or share it with friends using a […]
Volvo’s electric XC40 will be one of its safest vehicles yet
[ad_1] Volvo has also reinforced the front and back to both adapt to the lack of a gas engine (a given, really) and to distribute collision forces away from the cabin. There’s also some tech that’s new to any Volvo — this is its first car with an Advanced Driver Assistance Systems array of cameras, […]