Volvo wants to turn your entire windshield into a heads-up display

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Volvo wants to turn your entire windshield into a heads-up display
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HUD tech keeps getting better. Here’s what Volvo could have in store for drivers someday.

Dating back to its invention of the three-point seatbelt in 1959, Volvo has spent the better part of a century building up its reputation as one of the safest names in the automotive industry. Today, the automaker is still cruising down that same lane by committing to outfitting its upcoming cars withOne way to keep drivers safe is by ensuring their eyes stay on the road.

Believe it or not, the HUD has existed for decades. General Motors was the first automaker to widely implement the use of a rudimentary HUD, a concept which it had been working on since 1965. However, it wasn’t until the late 1980s, following GM’s acquisition of defense contractor Hughes Aircraft , that the automaker was able to launch a vehicle with a working HUD.Early examples displayed digital speedometers, turn signals, and other basic information.

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