{"id":6246,"date":"2021-07-01T11:31:44","date_gmt":"2021-07-01T11:31:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/TheNextWeb=1358902"},"modified":"2021-07-01T11:31:44","modified_gmt":"2021-07-01T11:31:44","slug":"volvos-sleek-concept-car-teases-its-new-ev-design-language","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/?p=6246","title":{"rendered":"Volvo\u2019s sleek concept car teases its new EV design language"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span>To date, Volvo\u2019s electric models have been using conventional automobile architecture designed for internal combustion engines. In other words, EVs look like petrol-powered cars.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>But now the Swedish car maker is ready to update its own design language and philosophy, and introduce us to next generation electric vehicles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>On Wednesday, the company <a href=\"https:\/\/www.media.volvocars.com\/global\/en-gb\/media\/pressreleases\/283548\/the-volvo-concept-recharge-is-a-manifesto-for-volvo-cars-pure-electric-future\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">unveiled<\/a> the Volvo Concept Recharge SUV and, boy, is it elegant and beautiful. Designed to be the \u201cmanifesto\u201d for next-gen all-electric vehicles, the concept car embodies Volvo\u2019s new motto: \u201cless but better.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1358976 js-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/volvo-3.jpg\" alt=\"The Volvo Concept Recharge looks elegant and slick \" width=\"440\" height=\"293\" sizes=\"(max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/volvo-3.jpg 440w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/volvo-3-280x186.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/volvo-3-405x270.jpg 405w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/volvo-3-203x135.jpg 203w\"><figcaption>Credit: Volvo <\/figcaption><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/volvo-sleek-concept-car-teases-new-ev-design-language#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fshift%2F2021%2F07%2F01%2Fvolvo-sleek-concept-car-teases-new-ev-design-language%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: The traditional grille has been replaced with a shield-like structure.\" data-title=\"Share The traditional grille has been replaced with a shield-like structure. on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share The traditional grille has been replaced with a shield-like structure. on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"><\/i><\/a>The traditional grille has been replaced with a shield-like structure.<\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1358976\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/volvo-3.jpg\" alt=\"The Volvo Concept Recharge looks elegant and slick \" width=\"440\" height=\"293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/volvo-3.jpg 440w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/volvo-3-280x186.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/volvo-3-405x270.jpg 405w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/volvo-3-203x135.jpg 203w\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>First, forget about the battery pack under the hood. The powertrain is now placed under the flat floor, which allows for an elongated wheelbase.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1358978 js-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/volvo7.jpg\" alt=\"There's an extra storage area between the front seats\" width=\"440\" height=\"293\" sizes=\"(max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/volvo7.jpg 440w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/volvo7-280x186.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/volvo7-405x270.jpg 405w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/volvo7-203x135.jpg 203w\"><figcaption>Credit: Volvo<\/figcaption><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/volvo-sleek-concept-car-teases-new-ev-design-language#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fshift%2F2021%2F07%2F01%2Fvolvo-sleek-concept-car-teases-new-ev-design-language%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: The redesigned EV platform creates more interior space.\" data-title=\"Share The redesigned EV platform creates more interior space. on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share The redesigned EV platform creates more interior space. on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"><\/i><\/a>The redesigned EV platform creates more interior space.<\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1358978\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/volvo7.jpg\" alt=\"There's an extra storage area between the front seats\" width=\"440\" height=\"293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/volvo7.jpg 440w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/volvo7-280x186.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/volvo7-405x270.jpg 405w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/volvo7-203x135.jpg 203w\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>This results in a bigger interior space, including a large storage area between the front seats, but also leads to shorter overhangs, a lower hood, and a optimized roof design.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1358982 js-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/volvo-5.jpg\" alt=\"The roof also features a LiDAR sensor\" width=\"440\" height=\"293\" sizes=\"(max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/volvo-5.jpg 440w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/volvo-5-280x186.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/volvo-5-405x270.jpg 405w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/volvo-5-203x135.jpg 203w\"><figcaption>Credit: Volvo <\/figcaption><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/volvo-sleek-concept-car-teases-new-ev-design-language#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fshift%2F2021%2F07%2F01%2Fvolvo-sleek-concept-car-teases-new-ev-design-language%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: Concept Recharge\u2019s streamlined, optimized roof.\" data-title=\"Share Concept Recharge\u2019s streamlined, optimized roof. on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share Concept Recharge\u2019s streamlined, optimized roof. on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"><\/i><\/a>Concept Recharge\u2019s streamlined, optimized roof.<\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1358982\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/volvo-5.jpg\" alt=\"The roof also features a LiDAR sensor\" width=\"440\" height=\"293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/volvo-5.jpg 440w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/volvo-5-280x186.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/volvo-5-405x270.jpg 405w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/volvo-5-203x135.jpg 203w\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>According to the company, this approach improves aerodynamic efficiency, which in turn provides a longer range.<\/p>\n<p><span>The Concept Recharge also introduces a new Volvo design language that removes all \u201cunnecessary&nbsp;elements.\u201d Its styling is more streamlined and simple than current models, while its interior is stripped back, aiming to echo the feeling of a \u201cScandinavian living room.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1358983 js-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/volvo8.jpg\" alt=\"Volvo removes all unnecessary elements\" width=\"440\" height=\"293\" sizes=\"(max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/volvo8.jpg 440w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/volvo8-280x186.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/volvo8-405x270.jpg 405w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/volvo8-203x135.jpg 203w\"><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/volvo-sleek-concept-car-teases-new-ev-design-language#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fshift%2F2021%2F07%2F01%2Fvolvo-sleek-concept-car-teases-new-ev-design-language%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: What the \u201cScandinavian living room\u201d concept looks like.\" data-title=\"Share What the \u201cScandinavian living room\u201d concept looks like. on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share What the \u201cScandinavian living room\u201d concept looks like. on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"><\/i><\/a>What the \u201cScandinavian living room\u201d concept looks like.<\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1358983\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/volvo8.jpg\" alt=\"Volvo removes all unnecessary elements\" width=\"440\" height=\"293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/volvo8.jpg 440w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/volvo8-280x186.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/volvo8-405x270.jpg 405w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/volvo8-203x135.jpg 203w\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>Robin Page, Senior Vice President of Design, explained:<\/p>\n<blockquote readability=\"9\">\n<p><span>The interior integrates our latest user experience technology with beautiful, sustainable and natural materials. Each part of the interior is like a piece of art and could stand alone as individual furniture in a room. We use the latest technologies but not for their own sake. We always focus on the benefits that technologies can bring.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>In line with this vision, the concept car features a 15-inch infotainment touchscreen, \u201cdesigned for intuitive and logical use that helps provide a calm experience.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1358984 js-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/volvo-4.jpg\" alt=\"The concept car promises longer range\" width=\"440\" height=\"293\" sizes=\"(max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/volvo-4.jpg 440w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/volvo-4-280x186.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/volvo-4-405x270.jpg 405w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/volvo-4-203x135.jpg 203w\"><figcaption>Credit: Volvo <\/figcaption><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/volvo-sleek-concept-car-teases-new-ev-design-language#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fshift%2F2021%2F07%2F01%2Fvolvo-sleek-concept-car-teases-new-ev-design-language%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: Signature vertical rear lamps connect to the brand\u2019s strong design heritage.\" data-title=\"Share Signature vertical rear lamps connect to the brand\u2019s strong design heritage. on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share Signature vertical rear lamps connect to the brand\u2019s strong design heritage. on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"><\/i><\/a>Signature vertical rear lamps connect to the brand\u2019s strong design heritage.<\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1358984\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/volvo-4.jpg\" alt=\"The concept car promises longer range\" width=\"440\" height=\"293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/volvo-4.jpg 440w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/volvo-4-280x186.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/volvo-4-405x270.jpg 405w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/07\/volvo-4-203x135.jpg 203w\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>Finally,&nbsp;t<span>he car includes a a roof-mounted LiDAR sensor. This enables data collection around the vehicle, as well as allowing Volvo to enhance its autonomous driving technology in the coming years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, there\u2019s no indication whether the Concept Charge will actually evolve into a production car, or when we can expect to buy a next-gen Volvo EV based on this blueprint.<br \/><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/568898240\" width=\"420\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\">[embedded content]<\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Be that as it may, I have personally <em>recharged<\/em> my expectations of Volvo. It remains to see if the \u201cless is more\u201d philosophy will attract SUV buyers, who usually look for the \u201csomething extra.\u201d<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><i><span>Do EVs excite your electrons? Do ebikes get your wheels spinning? 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