Back in October 2010, Volvo Car Corporation was and still is rewriting the rulebook on how we will use our cars in the future with its 3CC prototype. From the outside, the Volvo 3CC has an iconic funky-cool tapered shape designed to make a dynamic statement that nonetheless is unmistakably Volvo. Under the hood is an electric powertrain that quietly propels the Volvo 3CC to a governed top speed of over 135 km/h (85 mph) and delivers zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration in approximately ten seconds – with zero emissions! Just 3899 mm (153.5 in.) long, 1624 mm (64 in.) wide and 1321 mm (52 in.) high, the Volvo 3CC has dimensions similar to a classic 2-seater sports car – but that is where similarities end. For the sporty vehicle packs a surprise: a unique two-plus-one configuration, providing seating for two adults in the front and a unique rear seat solution for an additional adult or two children.

Volvo Cars takes on safety challenges in electric cars

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Volvo Car Corporation’s work on electrification technology insists that eachΒ battery-powered Volvo be as safe as any other new Volvo car.

For they apply the same high safety standards to all their products. However, the safety-related challenges may differ depending on the driveline and fuel being used. For Volvo, electrification technology is another exciting challenge. Especially in our quest to build the safest cars on the market. These comments generally came from safety expert Jan Ivarsson. He is the Senior Manager Safety Strategy & Requirements at Volvo Cars.

So aΒ holistic approach and real-life traffic conditions. For they are always the starting-point. Especially for Volvo’s safety work. Based on their massive database with input from actual road accidents. So they know where the focus must lie in everyday traffic conditions. The solutions developed for their upcoming electric car are amazing. For they take into account the situations that are unique to this type of car. Also from Jan Ivarsson.

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Everything from the way the cars are produced, used and serviced to the way they are recycled is analysed thoroughly and the information obtained is used to shape the development of the final production car.

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