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EX90: the new electrified crossover of the Swedish brand that arrives in November

Volvo announced plans to introduce its flagship electric car, the EX90, on November 9 to replace the premium XC90 full-size gasoline crossover. By 2030, Volvo intends to start producing only electric cars.

Ahead of the announcement, the company revealed a number of details about the new crossover. According to her, the novelty will be equipped with "one of the most advanced sets of sensors on the market", including eight cameras, five radars, 16 ultrasonic sensors and an advanced lidar. Volvo also said the EX90 lidar will have a range of 250m and will be able to detect an object such as a car tire "on a dark road at a distance of 120m" when driving at high speeds.

Note that two cameras will be placed inside the electric car and will track the driver's gaze to determine if he is following the road or if his reactions are inhibited, which happens in the case of alcohol intoxication. If the driver is distracted, the cameras will capture this and the car will emit a series of warnings designed to bring the driver back on the road. If he doesn't heed the warning, the car will begin to decelerate, eventually coming to a complete stop on the shoulder of the road and activating the hazard lights.

The EX90 will also be the first model to be equipped with Volvo's advanced new Ride Pilot driver assistance system, which will allow the car to be driven on the road without driver intervention. The feature will launch as a subscription service in California, subject to state regulatory approval.

Today, Volvo's portfolio includes two long-range electric vehicles: the XC40 Recharge, which went on sale in 2021, and this year's C40 Recharge. By the middle of this decade, the company plans to sell 600,000 electric vehicles.

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