Volvo unveils new chassis platform, eliminating “Made in China” tag

Currently, Volvo’s smaller models, such as the XC40 and C40, utilize the CMA chassis which was jointly developed with Geely. Additionally, other models like the Volvo MPV EM90 also rely on Geely’s SEA chassis. The shared use of these chassis has led to Volvo cars being labeled as “Chinese cars” and has affected their reputation among consumers.

For this reason, Volvo is investing in research and development to create its own exclusive chassis, aiming to differentiate itself from its parent company, Geely.

The new chassis is based on the second-generation SPA chassis (SPA 2) currently employed in the Volvo EX90.

The main difference between this new chassis and Volvo’s previous versions lies in the software aspect. While the old chassis platform is primarily mechanical, the new chassis integrates cutting-edge software.

In a way, Volvo’s new chassis models can be seen as “4-wheeled smartphones”.

In order to develop this new chassis system, Volvo has partnered with Nvidia, a leading graphics company. Volvo is in the process of developing its own operating system (VolvoCars.OS), utilizing Nvidia’s powerful computer core. This advanced hardware structure allows Volvo to increase the core count of the system during car upgrades, thereby improving data analysis and processing capabilities.

Furthermore, on the new chassis, a central computer alone will be able to control all the various features of the car. This is in contrast to older Volvo models (and most cars on the market) where there is a central control system developed by the company, while other components are supplied and controlled by third parties, which then transmit data to the central system.

In the future, Volvo envisions a fully synchronized system that will enable the implementation of full self-driving technology (level 5).

Source: Tuoitrethudo