Volvo Launches New Electric Cars in Collaboration with Google
Al-Futtaim Group, the exclusive distributor of Volvo cars in the United Arab Emirates, announced the launch of a new range of fully electric vehicles. This development allows customers to look forward to owning a car that continually evolves, offering a seamless user experience with mobile control over all its features.
Volvo's Collaboration with Google
Volvo is the first manufacturer to equip its cars with an infotainment system powered by the Android operating system, featuring Google Assistant, Google Maps, and the Google Play Store. The company continues its strategic partnership with Google to elevate its approach to infotainment and connectivity.
User Experience in Volvo Electric Vehicles
The next-generation user experience in Volvo's electric cars is a crucial component of its proprietary operating system, Volvo Car OS, which serves as an umbrella for the various operating systems used in Volvo's electric vehicles and cloud services.
Advanced Design and Innovation
By harmonizing engineering creativity with design innovation, Volvo collaborates with Google to build a user experience that enhances safety while maintaining simplicity. The design emphasizes a clear segmentation of driver information based on its importance during driving.
Driver Information Display
A high-resolution display presents essential driving information to the driver, including:
- Speed
- Battery charge level
The vertical display also allows drivers to easily access important information.
Modern Connectivity Technologies
Future Volvo vehicles will feature a large central touchscreen that delivers rich content, making information easily accessible and providing flexible interaction. This approach ensures that customers have everything they need, whether through touch or voice commands.
Consistent User Experience
This culminates in a consistent and seamless user experience based on a straightforward and interconnected methodology, presenting necessary information at the right time and ensuring Volvo drivers remain focused on their safety while on the road.
Statements from Volvo
Commenting on this topic, Henrik Green, Chief Technology Officer at Volvo Cars, stated: "Our long-standing collaboration with Google to enhance the next-generation experience for our customers, particularly regarding safety, comfort, and simplicity, has achieved significant success through the integration of design and technical development."
New Features in Volvo Cars
In addition to modern in-car displays, the next generation of fully electric Volvo cars will incorporate technologies that connect with mobile phones, which will serve as the car key. The company's app connects customers with all aspects of modern life related to owning an electric vehicle.
Additional Features Include:
- Finding charging stations and handling payments
- Connecting the car to smart home devices
- Remote control features for the car, such as pre-heating and pre-cooling the engine
Volvo's New Strategy
Recently, Volvo Cars announced its new business strategy, launching its vehicles for sale online through its official website volvocars.com. Customers and retailers can order cars from their locations online.
Volvo's electric vehicles come with a care package that includes services, warranties, and roadside assistance, along with insurance and home charging options where available.
Each car will be updated with new features online periodically, ensuring the continuous evolution of the Volvo vehicle. Furthermore, the company's shift towards in-house software development will accelerate the process of development and the rollout of regular online updates.
