Volvo: XC40 comes as a pure electric vehicle 🎥
IT'S GOING ON On October 16, Swedish manufacturer Volvo will present the XC40, its first purely electric car based on the SUV. The company is thus continuing its electrification strategy. The all-electric C40 SUV is said to be one of the safest vehicles the Swedes have ever built. Building on the safety standards of the conventionally powered Volvo XC40, [...]
The all-electric C40 SUV is said to be one of the safest vehicles the Swedes have ever built.
Building on the safety standards of the conventionally powered Volvo XC40, engineers had to completely redesign and reinforce the front structure to compensate for the elimination of the internal combustion engine, meet Volvo's requirements and safely carry occupants.
Completely revised security structure
To ensure the safety of passengers and the integrity of the battery in the event of a collision, Volvo Cars has developed a new safety structure for the all-electric XC40. The battery is protected by a safety cage consisting of an aluminum frame embedded in the center of the body structure. This creates a crumple zone around the battery.
At the same time, Volvo has also strengthened the vehicle's body structure. The electric powertrain has been integrated into the body structure in order to direct the forces acting in the event of an accident away from the cabin even more effectively, thus reducing the stress on the people in the vehicle.
Cameras, radar and ultrasonic sensors
The battery-electric Volvo XC40 also introduces new technology in the area of active safety systems. The SUV is the first Volvo model to feature the Advanced Driver Assistance Systems sensor platform, which uses software developed by Zenuity - a joint venture between Volvo Cars and Veoneer.
The new ADAS platform combines multiple cameras, radar and ultrasonic sensors. Due to its scalability, it can also be easily further developed and thus forms the basis for future autonomous driving technology.
