# Integrated-LiDAR Car Options Volvo Will Sell LiDAR as an Add-On option for 2022 Vehicles By Daniel Johnson | Published 2020-05-07 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/integrated-lidar References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/volvo-luminar-lidar-built-in-self-driving-cars-161838644.html) & [volvocars](https://www.volvocars.com/) [Volvo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-truck-1) will be offering cars with integrated [LiDAR](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lidar-systems) systems in 2020, which was made possible through the company’s partnership with Luminar. The two organizations have a history of working together since 2018. The partnership allows Volvo to sell new technologies in vehicles, and Luminar gets a way to put products on the market. Additionally, the companies are looking for more ways the LiDAR system can improve the driving experience. The integrated LiDAR will be available to consumers as an add-on option, where the system will be added to the rooftop of the car. Vehicles with this system will provide entirely [autonomous highway driving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/driver-assistance-1) with a feature named Highway Pilot. The system is able to detect potential hazards using cameras, radar, and more. Image Credit: Volvo/ Luminar ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Integrated-lidar Systems:** Offering integrated LiDAR systems in vehicles as an add-on option provides opportunities for new partnerships and innovation in autonomous driving technology. - **Autonomous Highway Driving:** LiDAR systems that enable autonomous highway driving can disrupt the automotive industry by providing safer and more efficient travel options. - **Lidar-enabled Safety Features:** LiDAR systems that detect potential hazards using cameras and radar can revolutionize the automotive industry by making driving safer for everyone on the road. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** The integration of LiDAR systems into vehicles presents opportunities for partnerships and innovation that can disrupt the automotive industry. - **Technology:** LiDAR technology has the potential to disrupt the technology industry by providing new opportunities for the development of autonomous driving and safety systems. - **Transportation:** Autonomous driving technologies enabled by LiDAR present opportunities for innovation and disruption in the transportation industry, including ride-sharing and public transportation systems. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Self-Driving Collaborative Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-truck-1.md) - [Predictive Autonomous Vehicle Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verses-ai.md) - [Automotive Sensor Company Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automotive-sensor.md) - [Auto-Focused Sensor Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensor-system1.md) - [Safety-Centric Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safetycentric-electric-suv.md) - [Autonomous Vehicle Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tensor-robocar.md) - [In-Car AI Chatbots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volvo-and-google.md) - [Smartphone-Like EV Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar-3.md) - [Luxury Self-Driving Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drive-pilot.md)