Print Share

VOLVO AND UBER TOGETHER TOWARDS THE AUTONOMOUS CAR

Uber has chosen to partner with Volvo for the development of autonomous vehicles. A true pioneer in the field, Volvo will bring its experience to Uber.

What does this agreement consist of?

Volvo now offers autonomous driving assistance technology that allows you to let your car drive on the highway alone without doing anything, for example. This is only one step towards complete autonomy.

Uber wants to offer its fleet of taxis with autonomous vehicles within a few years, thus replacing the current drivers.

Both agreed to develop a common product.

Knowledge sharing

This collaboration allows for an exchange of knowledge between the two entities. The contribution of Uber engineers will enable Volvo to collect traffic data for example, and Uber to refine its autonomous driving software. The latter will be the final software that will equip the vehicles delivered by Volvo.

Thousands of vehicles sold to Uber

In the statement, Volvo announced it would sell "several thousand compatible vehicles" to Uber. Global giant of the chauffeur-driven car transport, Uber will be equipped with Volvo's autonomous driving module from 2019 onwards.

According to Volvo, this agreement will enable the brand to start mass production of autonomous vehicles.

Volvo semi-autonomous driving

Volvo already offers several standard vehicles with semi-autonomous driving:

  • Volvo XC90
  • Volvo V90
  • Volvo V90 Cross Country
  • Volvo S90
  • Volvo XC60
  • Volvo XC40

Have you never tested Volvo semi-autonomous driving? If no, we invite you to test this technology at John Scotti Volvo in Montreal during a test drive.

Learn More

Other News

Volvo XC60 Recharge 2022: small or large battery?

Volvo XC60 Recharge 2022: small or large battery?

When shopping for a used Volvo, it is easy to get lost in the different names, configurations, colors, options, and even battery range. Indeed, for...

Read more
5 Questions to Ask Before Choosing the 2027 EX60

5 Questions to Ask Before Choosing the 2027 EX60

The 2027 Volvo EX60: The Electric Future Arrives The 2027 Volvo EX60 arrives with the ambition of disrupting the premium electric vehicle...

Read more
5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Choosing the 2026 Volvo EX30

5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Choosing the 2026 Volvo EX30

The 2026 Volvo EX30: Everything You Need to Know When acquiring a new electric Volvo, several legitimate questions may arise. The 2026 Volvo EX30...

Read more