Volvo’s EX90 has you in its sights—literally

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If you have trouble reading this message, view it in a browser. The Volvo EX90 Is Watching You      The electric Volvo EX90 is finally on its way, set to be revealed in a matter of weeks. Ahead of the flagship SUV's debut, the automaker has hinted at some of the tech we'll see inside—tech that will keep an eye on the driver.    "This car marks the starts of a new era—for safety and for our company. Featuring a Volvo Cars unique combination of core computing and software, it will introduce safety technologies that will help us deliver towards our vision: that no one should be seriously injured or killed in a new Volvo car."    This advanced driver-assist technology is expected to be nothing short of Level 3, which will allow the driver to take their eyes off the road and hands off the wheel for prolonged periods of time. But driver attention will still be a priority when the system is not in use, and that's where Volvo plans to introduce new driver attention monitoring features that will be able to tell when the driver is tired or distracted.    "Special sensors and cameras, powered by our own in-house developed algorithms, gauge eye gaze concentration," the automaker says.    Of course, the cars will have plenty of sensors on the outside as well, including one type that Tesla has shunned in its Autopilot system.    Read on to find out what to expect from the EX90 when it comes to driver safety. READ THE FULL STORY VW ID. Buzz Gets Ready for Medical Duty      The Volkswagen ID. Buzz hasn't rolled out yet, but it's already attracting the attention of plenty of firms in Germany wanting to build specialty versions of the electric people carrier.     The automotive world got a preview of what we'll see at the IAA Transportation in Hannover, Germany, this week, with the first public debut of a paramedic vehicle based on the ID. Buzz.    How well suited is the ID. Buzz to being used in this capacity?    We talked to a paramedic in Europe about the types of vehicles used in Germany by emergency doctors, and his view of the ID. Buzz in this role might surprise you. READ THE FULL STORY Mercedes eActros LongHaul Plans to Go the Distance      Electric cargo trucks are slowly entering service, though odds are you haven't seen one on the road. And if you have, it probably wasn't an 18-wheeler, but something much smaller aimed at local delivery.    This week Mercedes-Benz took the wraps off a truck that's meant to change this status quo, unveiling the eActros LongHaul at the IAA Transportation in Hannover, Germany.    Aimed at long-distance trucking, the model will join other electric Mercedes trucks that have been in production for the past year.    The jury is still out on whether it will win over trucking companies—or even overcome the challenges of a sparse charging infrastructure for trucks of its size.    Here's what this model promises. READ THE FULL STORY Audi Claims EV Model Dominance in the US—Beating Even Tesla READ MORE Nissan Kicks Off Townstar EV Production READ MORE Are Solar Trees the Answer to EV Charging? READ MORE Here's How Polestar Will Build a Carbon-Neutral Car by 2030 READ MORE Is Tesla Close to Approving a Canada Gigafactory? READ MORE Tavares Talks Up Dodge, Chrysler Brands, Even as Models Disappear READ MORE Spread the word: If you know someone interested in staying on top of the rapidly growing EV segment, feel free to pass this newsletter along. SIGN UP Follow Us Unsubscribe Privacy Notice Autoweek.com ©2022 Hearst Communications Inc. All Rights Reserved. Hearst Email Privacy, 300 W 57th St., Fl. 19 (sta 1-1), New York, NY 10019