2010 Volvo Air Motion Concept Cars Purity of Scandinavian Design
During the
Los Angeles Auto Show,
Volvo will enter in the
Design Challenge Competition with an ultra light
concept cars called
Volvo Air Motion. A scale model of the
cars will be on display at the event during all press and public days. Besides its strong yet ultra-light body structure, the
Air Motion concept vehicle further adds to its superlatives
eco-friendliness, as it is not using a single drop of gasoline while driving wild.
Volvo Air Motion is a
sports cars that runs on powerful, yet simple
compressed air motors that, unlike an internal combustion engine, cools down under load rather than heat up. The air tank is centrally mounted and receives compressed air through wind-powered air replenishment sites that float 1000ft in the air. Its beautiful
Scandinavian body is designed like a clam shell and sculptured from ultra light carbon fiber.
2010 Volvo Air Motion Concept Cars Purity of Scandinavian Design
Tipping the scales at under 1,000 pounds (453 kg), the
2010 Volvo Air Motion Concept Cars Purity of Scandinavian Design is lighter than a
Formula One car and employs a similar open-wheel configuration.
The car was developed around the idea that minimizing the weight and complexity means maximizing driving enjoyment. Volvo built the car with fewer components and replaced the heavy internal combustion engine with powerful, yet simple, compressed air motors. To compress the air needed for the centrally mounted air tank, Air Replenishment Sites are used.
2010 Volvo Air Motion Concept Cars Purity of Scandinavian Design
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air turbines floating 1,000ft in the air they harness the power of the wind and convert it to electricity to provide the compression. The motors cool down with increased load, instead of heating up, which eliminates the need for cooling systems. The chassis, interior and suspension employ an integrated
design which brings a notable contribution to the lowered weight.
Aimed at the driving enthusiast, by a company synonymous with safety and environmental care, the
2010 Volvo Air Motion Concept Cars demonstrates the beauty and
purity of Scandinavian design and delivers a guilt free, raw driving experience.
2010 Volvo Air Motion Concept Cars Purity of Scandinavian Design
