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Today, the city of Gothenburg

has about half a million inhabitants

and will grow with 150,000 new people

in the years to come.

Of course that is a great challenge

to do that in a sustainable way.

Today we want to densify the city

so we want 150,000 people

to live in central parts of the city

instead of growing by sprawl.

The means that we need to use space more efficiently in the city center.

We also have problem with noise and pollution

that we need to take care of at the same time.

You might think that air pollution is not a big problem in Gothenburg.

Still, we estimate about

300 premature death due to particle matters.

So air quality is a big challenge.

Clean vehicles are an important solution to that challenge.

Traffic noise is also a big health issue

which is not much known.

Actually, we calculate that we have 1,200

healthy life years lost

only in the city of Gothenburg.

That is due to stress related diseases

like myocardial infarction, high blood pressure,

anxiety,

and also cognitive impairment among children.

Transport related challenged in the city cannot be solved by the City itself.

We need clean vehicles

We need silent vehicles.

We need freight operators who are willing

to operate in a different way than today.

So we need broad cooperations

in order to find good, sustainable solutions

for the future of the cities.

With silent and emission free vehicles

you can use space in a completely different way.

Which means that we can have

freight deliveries come closer to people

at times that are not possible today because of disturbances.

I would say that silent and emission free vehicles are crucial

for our ability to create sustainable cities.

For more infomation >> Volvo Trucks - Electrified transports crucial for sustainable city development in Gothenburg - Duration: 2:48.

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Freedom to Move - Duration: 2:26.

Cars have always been the symbol of freedom.

The possibility to move whenever you want to

wherever you want to go.

We must regain this very positive element of the car

but there are also some negative effects of cars

which we need to solve

and I think that this is a challenge for our business.

Safety, environmental impact

and the lack of space in urban areas.

We at Volvo want

to be the leaders in this transformation

and transforming our company

but also transforming our business.

That is why we are today announcing

That is why we are today announcing

a new member in our group, M.

M will redefine personal mobility

and rethink traditional car ownership.

We are fast evolving into a direct-to-consumer

service provider with a clear purpose.

Freedom to move in a personal, sustainable and safe way.

We believe in the power of people.

That is why we aim to bring out the best in all of us.

We are people who want to change our world.

With our global and multibrand presence

we have the possibility to deliver freedom of movement.

Both for our customers and employees.

From Gothenburg to Shanghai

from Bangalore to Daqing

from Ghent to Silicone Valley.

We are all here to make the difference.

A better way to live.

A better way to move

and a better way to share.

We are leading the switch to electrification.

We are introducing new car subscription and sharing services

and we are designing the new autonomous drive experience

as we give you back the luxury of time.

We will give you the freedom to move.

We give you time

peace of mind

personal, sustainable and safe.

For more infomation >> Freedom to Move - Duration: 2:26.

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Kids help Volvo and Lego design the construction vehicles of the future - Duration: 3:34.

When Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) and Lego Technic gathered a group of children

to design a new earth mover, the result was more than a new toy.

The Lego Technic Volvo Concept Wheel Loader Zeux is also a digital prototype for a future

Volvo autonomous machine.

If involving children in real-world construction equipment design seems odd, consider this:

The collaboration has resulted in several patents, some of which are "potentially

revolutionary," according to Volvo.

"We have enjoyed a truly fun and productive collaboration with the Lego Technic team over

the past few years," Volvo CE's global communication manager Arvid Rinaldo said in

a statement.

"It allowed us to test ideas for new types of construction machines for the future, both

in terms of functionality, scale, design, and interaction.

"This model may seem futuristic now, but autonomous, connected and electric construction

machines are already starting to be a reality.

The Volvo Concept Wheel Loader Zeux is a realistic next step in the exciting evolution of our

construction machines."

When Volvo sought ideas to heighten safety and add human considerations in the artificial

intelligence programming and capabilities of autonomous construction equipment, the

children suggested two novel features: A scout drone and a camera boom called "the Eye."

The scout drone looks ahead of and around the Zeux wheel loader.

The Eye, mounted on an adjustable boom on the vehicle's roof, is more than just a

camera — it can acknowledge human presence.

The idea of directing autonomous vehicle attention and making "eye contact" sprung from lessons

children learn about crossing roads.

When we walk across roads shared with cars, at stop signs or traffic lights, for example,

we're taught not to move until we're sure the driver in a stationary vehicle acknowledges

our presence.

But what about driverless vehicles?

Training the Eye to sense human presence and indicate that it knows the person is there

is as important for vehicles on busy construction sites with workers on the ground as it is

on city streets.

Lego Technic Senior Design Manager Andrew Woodman referred to his group's "AFC promise"

in model design, that models include "Authenticity, Functionality, and Challenging Building."

"Volvo CE and the LEGO Group share the same values when it comes to our requirements for

quality and usability, while at the same time pushing the boundaries of creativity and functionality,"

Woodman said.

"It has been very motivating helping Volvo CE to develop what could be the future of

construction machines."

The Lego Technic Volvo Concept Wheel Loader Zeux model will include a working boom and

bucket, a moving counterweight to raise and lower the chassis, a mapping drone, and articulated

four-wheel steering.

The 1,167 piece model, available for sale in August, will also have online instructions

for building an alternative piece of construction equipment, the Volvo Concept Hauler Pegax.