► 2012 Volvo C30 Electric - CRASH TEST

At the Detroit Auto Show 2011 Volvo Cars is spotlighting the important issue of electric car safety in an unusual, but distinctive way. On the company's stand there is a Volvo C30 Electric that has undergone a frontal collision test at 40 mph (64 km/h). "Our tests show it is vital to separate the batteries from the electric car's crumple zones to make it as safe as a conventional car. In Detroit we are the first car maker to show the world what a truly safe electric car looks like after a collision with high-speed impact," says Volvo Cars' President and CEO Stefan Jacoby.

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[rally240]

Amazing! Look how much better this car holds up compared to MANY other, even larger cars. The pillars stay in shape, door could probably still open, and the "dummy" didnt bounce around. Volvos are beautiful, safe, sophisticated vehicles.

[GeneralHoohah]

I heard the next C30 is going to have an optional AWD... man I can't wait to see that!! Hopefully soon, the WRX and the Evo will have a new competitor! True I'm sure it won't have all the extra traction settings and such, but still! I want to see this!

[SwedishStreets]

In Sweden car drives YOU!

[marcvie9]

the car looks like a v70 cut in half

[Wankotf]

Awsome!!!

[TheMakingGame]

Coool :D