Nvidia and Volvo in self-driving deals

Chipmaker Nvidia Corp announced on Monday it was partnering with Volvo Cars and Swedish auto supplier Autoliv to develop self-driving car technology for vehicles due to hit the market by 2021.

Volvo is owned by China’s Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd. The Silicon Valley-based Nvidia also announced a nonexclusive partnership with German automotive suppliers ZF and Hella for artificial intelligence technology for autonomous driving.