Volvo Cars moving ground vind tunnel. 2008

Volvo is the first car manufacturer to own a wind tunnel that fully simulates the airflow around a moving car.

With this new tool, Volvo has already reduced air resistance in the new Volvo C30 DRIVe by more than 10 percent.

Tim Walker Aero Dynamics Technical Specialist

Volvo Cars wind tunnel in Gothenburg is one of the most advanced facilities of its kind in the world. Here they carry out advanced tests in order to, amongst other things, reduce fuel consumption in tomorrows cars. Normally, they carry out these tests at speeds of between 70 and 90 kilometres an hour, but here it is also possible to simulate speeds of up to 250 kilometres an hour. It is also possible to control the temperature in here from 20 degrees up to 60 degrees Celsius.
Interview Tim Walker Aero Dynamics Technical Specialist

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