Difficult realities of LiDAR: Volvo backs away from Luminar

After a seven year partnership, Volvo is pulling away from Luminar as troubles flare in the LiDAR market. By Will Girling

The troubles of LiDAR manufacturer Luminar are accelerating following news that Volvo Cars has cancelled a five-year supply contract, confirmed directly to multiple publications. Although the two companies have collaborated closely together since 2018, Volvo now deems Luminar a "supply chain risk" due to failure to meet contractual obligations.

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