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The innovative Volvo 3CC concept car out performed competition from the
world’s other car makers to win a total five gold medals for its environmental
performance as well as taking the overall prize for best prototype design at the
Michelin Challenge Bibendum contest.
Two other Volvo cars, the S80 T6 and S60 PZEV also won medals, scooping Volvo
Car Corporation 10 gold and six silver medals in total at the international
contest staged in Shanghai, October 12-14.
Acknowledging the viability of Volvo’s steps toward sustaining future
mobility, the Challenge Bibendum jury handed out a total of 10 gold and six
silver medals to the Volvo 3CC and existing Volvo S80 T6 and S60 PZEV models for
their fuel efficiency, regulated emissions, CO2 emissions, acceleration and
braking performance.
Volvo 3CC concept car proves winner at first showing
“We are
overjoyed that the Volvo 3CC – unveiled for the first time in Shanghai – did so
well by winning gold medals for its eco-friendly performance, and also by taking
the prestigious design prize,” says Lars Erik Lundin, Vice President &
General Manager of the Volvo Monitoring and Concept Center (VMCC) in California
where the vehicle was created. “We certainly achieved our goal to deliver fuel
efficiency, versatility, comfort and safety in a car both exciting to look at
and drive.”
The two other Volvo prize winners, the Volvo S80 T6 and S60 PZEV (Partial
Zero Emissions Vehicle), highlight the steps Volvo Car Corporation is taking
today to deliver on its pro-environment ethos and sustainable mobility vision.
The S60 PZEV currently has the highest environmental ranking of the US
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which limits hydrocarbon emissions
virtually to zero.
Fundamental solutions underline sustainable mobility
commitment
Volvo Car Corporation has committed itself to a sustainable
mobility future that builds upon offering customers fundamental solutions
providing freedom of unrestricted mobility, but which successfully address the
issues of energy scarcity, air quality and congestion.
“We want Volvo Car Corporation to be as much a leader in delivering
environmental care as we are concerning safety and quality,” says Lex
Kerssemakers, Senior Vice President Brand, Product & Business Strategy at
Volvo Car Corporation. “We have a roadmap for delivering customers Volvo cars
that are safe and environmentally compatible, fuel efficient, use less road
space, look exciting, deliver quality and great engine and handling performance
– like the Volvo 3CC!”
Confronting challenges of emissions and congestion
The six year old
annual Michelin Challenge Bibendum is an international competition for the auto
industry testing vehicles for e.g. energy efficiency, emissions, noise,
acceleration and handling.
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