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Volvo to Deploy Nvidia‑Powered Level 2++ Hands‑Free Driving by 2030
WHY IT MATTERS
By adopting Nvidia’s AI stack, Volvo positions itself as a pioneer in Level 2++ autonomous technology, potentially enhancing road safety and influencing the future of urban transportation.
What happened
Volvo announced plans to launch a hands‑free, point‑to‑point driving system by 2030, leveraging Nvidia’s latest AI technology. The new system will use Nvidia’s autonomous driving stack to provide a partially automated experience comparable to Tesla’s Full Self‑Driving (Supervised).
Volvo describes the system as Level 2++, enabling it to navigate complex urban environments—including traffic lights, stop signs, and unprotected left turns—without explicit driver intervention.
The announcement also notes that the system will resemble the Nvidia‑powered solution recently introduced by Mercedes‑Benz for the …
PRIMARY SOURCES
Volvo will use Nvidia’s tech for hands-free, point-to-point driving
The Verge · Andrew J. Hawkins · Discovery only; Vox Media copyright terms apply
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