Volvo EX30, which will be the most accessible member of the family, bears the important results of comprehensive studies focused on sustainability.
We are now at the final turning point for the EX30, which is preparing to hit the road as the most accessible model of the Volvo product range. Different information continues to come from the official sources of the brand for the compact SUV segment representative, which will be introduced globally on June 7th. The new details coming from the Volvo EX30 façade, which has emphasized the wealth of standard safety equipment in the past days, deal with the process from the environmental side. We see that serious studies are being carried out to position the model, which will be fully electric, at the forefront of its segment in terms of environmental impact. Working on the carbon footprint that may arise during the production and life cycle for this purpose, Vollvo announced that it has reduced the total carbon footprint that may occur as a result of driving more than 200 thousand km to less than 30 tons.
Volvo EX30
Compared to the fully electric C40 and XC40 models, the EX30, which is prepared to hit the road with a 25 percent reduction in its total life cycle carbon footprint, is an important step towards the goal of reducing the total CO2 emissions per car by 40 percent between 2018 and 2025. Carrying out sustainability studies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in many steps such as design, development, production, transportation, Volvo is pleased with the results it has achieved at this stage.
Commenting on the process, Anders Kärrberg, Head of Global Sustainability of the brand; “The new EX30 is a big step in the right direction for our sustainability goals. By 2025, we plan to reduce exhaust emissions by 50 percent and emissions from our operations, raw material supply and supply chain by 25 percent. We aim to reduce our overall CO2 emissions per car by 40 percent compared to 2018. We are rapidly moving towards our goal of being a climate-neutral company by 2040.<.>” he stated.
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The CO2 footprint of the EX30, which stands out as the smallest SUV model in its segment, which uses much less material in its production, will be 75 percent below the existing electric models. Considering that the production of aluminum and steel are the two factors that cause the most CO2 emissions, this is where the biggest difference can be made. The Swedish manufacturer’s use of less steel and aluminum and more recycled materials in the production process of the vehicle forms the basis at this point. As a matter of fact, when we look at the shared data, we see that about a quarter of all aluminum used in the production of the Volvo EX30 and about 17 percent of all steel is recycled.
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The same approach shows itself inside the car as well. The material used for the Volvo EX30 shows another way to create more sustainable new cars. About 17 percent of all plastic in the car is recycled, from interior components to exterior bumpers. This rate draws attention as the highest rate among all Volvo cars produced to date. Inside, a wide variety of recycled and renewable materials are featured for the seats, dashboard and doors, including denim, linen and wool blend materials containing around 70 percent recycled polyester. In addition to the production process, Volvo’s sustainability-oriented moves continue in a comprehensive manner with a focus on logistics and suppliers.