Volvo isn't trying to be BMW or Mercedes-Benz, promoting the all-new 2017 S90 sedan as a true luxury car with an emphasis on technology and safety rather than searing performance.
Volvo's new premium sedan is built on the SPA scalable architecture. Semi-autonomous "Pilot Assist" operates at up to 80 mph and features large animal detection.
Volvo and Uber executives provide insights into their collaboration to develop next generation autonomous driving (AD) cars aimed at reaching full SAE Level-5 standard.
Increased reliance on virtual tools, decoupled systems development, and common vehicle and powertrain architectures are keys to the revitalized Volvo Car meeting its goal of selling 800,000 units a year. A senior engineer details the strategy.
Volvo’s new SPA (Scalable Product Architecture) will make a major contribution to the company’s aim that by 2020, no one should be killed or seriously injured in a new Volvo.
Now that the last of the SAE International Collegiate Design Series (CDS) teams are submitting their entries, it's time for the public to vote for its favorites in the 2014 Generation Auto video contest sponsored by OESA and SAE, with the support of Deloitte. Deadline for voting is Oct. 17. View the videos and cast your ballot at http://platform.votigo.com/fbcontests/viewallentries/OESA-Generation-Next-Student-Video-Contest. The contest calls for students to create and submit videos no more than 2 min in length highlighting the diverse aspects of the automotive industry that make it an attractive industry to work in. Cash prizes (from $1000 to $4000) will be awarded to the creators of the top three videos. New for 2014, the contest (now in its second year) is geared for students who participate in the following SAE CDS events: Formula SAE Michigan, Formula SAE Lincoln/Electric, SAE Supermileage, Baja SAE Illinois, Baja SAE UTEP, and Baja SAE Kansas.
The China Automotive Technology and Research Center Co., Ltd. (CATARC), TÜV SÜD Group, and Shanghai SH Intelligent Automotive and International Transportation Innovation Center (ITIC) have joined with SAE International to establish the International Alliance for Mobility Testing and Standardization (IAMTS).