Volvo has officially abandoned plans to introduce lidar-based driver assistance features for its flagship electric models, the EX90 and ES90, marking a major shift in the company’s technology roadmap. Volvo Ends Development of Lidar FunctionsVolvo Cars has confirmed that it has ended its collaboration with its lidar technology supplier, effectively halting further development of lidar-based features for the EX90 and ES90. As a result, the driver assistance systems in both electric models will no longer rely on lidar technology. Safety Remains a Priority, Says VolvoDespite removing lidar from its long-term technology plans, Volvo insists that the EX90 and ES90 continue to meet the company’s high safety standards. Luminar’s Financial Troubles Add to the SituationThe announcement comes as Luminar, the American company responsible for developing Volvo’s lidar technology, has entered bankruptcy protection proceedings.