Fort Washington, PA -- (SBWire) -- 12/10/2018 --Earlier this November, Volvo officially announced that they will be partnering with Chinese Internet mogul Baidu to develop and create autonomous electric cars for Chinese markets.

Although there is no set deadline for when they will formally launch the vehicles, both companies have stated that they expect large numbers of self-driving cars to be released in China within the upcoming years. Volvo will provide their well-known expertise in advanced auto technologies, while Internet giant Baidu will contribute through the use of their autonomous driving platform Apollo.

Volvo CEO Håkan Samuelsson has stated regarding the announcement that, "With Baidu we take a big step forward towards commercializing our autonomous compatible cars, built on Volvo's industry-leading safety technology." He further mentioned, "There is a strong development in autonomous drive in China and the market there offers huge opportunities for us as the supplier of choice for autonomous fleets."

In the upcoming years, Volvo wishes to capitalize on and lead in the autonomous vehicle industry. Such aims and goals are reflected in the Swedish automaker's agreement with Baidu, as well as their new set of long-term ambitions announced earlier in the year, focusing on taking the lead in autonomous drive, electrification, and new models of vehicle ownership and access.

As the primary XC60 dealer for Montgomery County, Volvo Cars of Fort Washington is the go-to source for everything from inspections and repairs to Volvo certified pre-owned vehicles. Interested parties are encouraged to contact and speak with their team today by visiting their website at https://www.volvofw.com/.

About Volvo Cars of Fort Washington
Volvo Cars of Fort Washington is dedicated to helping customers find the right car for them. Their showroom includes many Volvo models, such as the S60, V60, XC60, S90, V90 and XC90. They can help get potential buyers into a brand new Volvo or a used car today. This dealership also has a stellar on-site service department that uses only certified Volvo parts.

Those interested in learning more about Volvo Cars of Fort Washington and their cars should call 888-547-7933 or visit http://www.volvofw.com/.