According to Sawyer Merritt, Volvo Cars has decided to remove lidar sensors supplied by Luminar Technologies from its EX90 and ES90 models, ending its partnership with the US-based AI lidar sensor provider. This move, announced as a measure to reduce supply chain risk after Luminar failed to meet contractual obligations, highlights significant challenges in the AI-powered autonomous vehicle industry. The decision affects both practical AI applications in self-driving cars and the broader lidar sensor market. With Luminar warning investors of potential bankruptcy, this development underscores the importance of reliable AI technology supply chains for automotive manufacturers and opens opportunities for alternative AI sensor suppliers to enter the market (Source: Sawyer Merritt on Twitter, Nov 18, 2025).