Volvo invests in DriveCam

Volvo has made a strategic investment in DriveCam, with the objective of helping to deliver innovative safety systems for the commercial vehicle industry

DriveCam, Inc. is a global driver risk management company located in San Diego, California. Through the investment Volvo Group becomes a minority shareholder in the company.

"Volvo Group and DriveCam have a common vision - to reduce traffic accidents worldwide," says Johan Carlsson, President of Volvo Group Venture Capital. "Complementary to our leading position in the global truck manufacturing market, Volvo Group is also focused on the human element in reducing accidents, an area where DriveCam is a clear leader. This strategic investment enables the commercial vehicle industry to benefit from our collaborative development efforts, while it also supports the Volvo Group's vision to become the world leader in sustainable transport solutions."

For several decades, Volvo Group has studied and analyzed a large number of accidents involving trucks. This information has been, and still is one of the most important bases for the design and development of Volvo Group's trucks. These investigations have resulted in numerous safety related improvements already in place in today's trucks.

DriveCam prevents collisions and reduces fuel costs by improving the way people drive. DriveCam's solution addresses the causes of poor driving by combining data and video analytics with real-time driver feedback and coaching.

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