Volvo EX90 Seduces Slick Exterior Design, 0.29 . Tensile Coefficient

Volvo will introduce the EX90 electric SUV on November 9. The automaker has been teasing the model for the past few weeks, previewing the technology and features that come with the car. With just over a week to go until the big reveal, today Volvo teased the exterior design and shed light on some of the thinking behind the styling.

The automaker put efficiency at the top of the list when designing the EX90, concentrating on reducing drag and cutting wind resistance. The seven-seater SUV will have a drag coefficient of 0.29, helping to maximize its driving range, which the company has not yet detailed. The Volvo achieved a low CD with a rounded front end design and flat door handles, which is seen in the close-up teaser image.

Volvo also showcased the roof-integrated LiDAR system, which the company calls a design challenge. It sits right above the windshield at the front of the roof. The automaker wants to place the system as high as possible on the vehicle so it can see as much as possible, equating a grille-mounted system to having eyes at knee height.

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The company says LiDAR will be the cornerstone of its safety system as it seeks to offer unattended autonomous driving capabilities. LiDAR can detect pedestrians up to 250 meters (820 feet), and that’s just one part of the technological capabilities of a larger SUV that Volvo says will understand the driver and his surroundings.

The EX90 will have 16 ultrasonic sensors, eight cameras and five radars that monitor outside the vehicle. Inside, the company will train cameras and sensors not only on the driver but also the passengers. The company will use radar to detect sleeping children and pets left in the SUV and alert drivers if needed.

Last week, Volvo teased the EX90’s interior, highlighting the dashboard and digital display, and today’s teaser paints a fuller picture of the SUV. Sustainability will also be a feature of the model, with the SUV containing nearly 110 pounds of recycled plastic and bio-based materials. We’ll take a look at it in full next week, and hopefully learn more about the powertrain setup.

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