Volvo has unveiled a series of cutting-edge safety innovations that will debut on the upcoming fully electric EX90 flagship SUV. Set to be revealed on November 9, the EX90 looks to reinforce the automaker’s principles of providing a safe and reliable driving experience for all of its customers.
One such exciting new feature is the world’s first interior radar system. The system has been designed to sense whether a child or pet has been left unattended in the vehicle. The radar will cover the car’s entire interior including the boot and is said to be accurate and sensitive enough to detect minute movements (Volvo references the breathing movements of a sleeping toddler) at a sub-millimetre scale. Volvo has made sure to cover as much of the car as possible, with sensors fitted into the overhead console, the roof-mounted reading lamps, and the boot.
The company wanted to ensure that the system adequately notified drivers whilst minimising what they term ‘reminder fatigue’. As such, their experts made the decision to signal potential family members or pets left inside the car when one attempts to lock the vehicle (as opposed to every time they simply leave the vehicle). If the presence of a person or pet has been detected, the car will not lock, and the driver is reminded to check the cabin for occupants via a notification displayed on the centre console screen. Volvo has also allowed for the car’s climate system to remain activated if people or animals are detected in the cabin, minimising any risk of hypothermia or heatstroke.
The decision to pursue this technology comes from Volva’s commitment to ensuring that no one is left behind or forgotten. Heart-breaking Government statistics reveal that since 1998, more than 900 children in the US have died after being left unattended in hot vehicles, often caused by drivers forgetting that they have left their children in the car. Volva appreciates that mistakes happen; this new system is their way of supporting drivers in situations where they may be impacted by fatigue or are simply just not feeling their best. If this new technology prevents even a single child or animal from being left in a car, it can undoubtedly be classified as a success.
The sensor will come as standard in all countries where the 60GHz frequency used by the system is approved for automotive use. Volvo says that they are working on a market-bymarket basis to secure approval across different regions and will subsequently activate the system as approvals are granted. The feature will also not be exclusive to the EX90, with Volvo stating that it will be included in several forthcoming models.
Volvo intend to continue unveiling new features in the coming weeks as we grow closer to the EX90’s reveal, so keep an eye on this space!
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The decision to pursue this technology comes from Volva’s commitment to ensuring that no one is left behind or forgotten. Heart-breaking Government statistics reveal that since 1998, more than 900 children in the US have died after being left unattended in hot vehicles, often caused by drivers forgetting that they have left their children in the car. Volva appreciates that mistakes happen; this new system is their way of supporting drivers in situations where they may be impacted by fatigue or are simply just not feeling their best. If this new technology prevents even a single child or animal from being left in a car, it can undoubtedly be classified as a success.
The sensor will come as standard in all countries where the 60GHz frequency used by the system is approved for automotive use. Volvo says that they are working on a market-bymarket basis to secure approval across different regions and will subsequently activate the system as approvals are granted. The feature will also not be exclusive to the EX90, with Volvo stating that it will be included in several forthcoming models.
Volvo intend to continue unveiling new features in the coming weeks as we grow closer to the EX90’s reveal, so keep an eye on this space!
The decision to pursue this technology comes from Volva’s commitment to ensuring that no one is left behind or forgotten. Heart-breaking Government statistics reveal that since 1998, more than 900 children in the US have died after being left unattended in hot vehicles, often caused by drivers forgetting that they have left their children in the car. Volva appreciates that mistakes happen; this new system is their way of supporting drivers in situations where they may be impacted by fatigue or are simply just not feeling their best. If this new technology prevents even a single child or animal from being left in a car, it can undoubtedly be classified as a success.
The sensor will come as standard in all countries where the 60GHz frequency used by the system is approved for automotive use. Volvo says that they are working on a market-bymarket basis to secure approval across different regions and will subsequently activate the system as approvals are granted. The feature will also not be exclusive to the EX90, with Volvo stating that it will be included in several forthcoming models.
Volvo intend to continue unveiling new features in the coming weeks as we grow closer to the EX90’s reveal, so keep an eye on this space!
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