All-electric Volvo EX30 small SUV has lowest carbon footprint

All-electric Volvo EX30 small SUV has lowest carbon footprint

Volvo is presenting the EX30, a small, fully electric SUV designed to be ready for the modern era by producing a smaller CO2 footprint than any Volvo car ever before. By tackling emissions across the entire production and lifecycle of the Volvo EX30, Volvo managed to reduce the car’s total carbon footprint over 200,000 kms of driving to below 30 tonnes. This is a 25% reduction compared to its fully electric C40 and XC40 models – a good step towards the company’s aim to cut overall CO2 emissions per car by 40% between 2018 and 2025. Dealer Principal – Volvo Cars Bahrain, Manaf Qassim, said: “The EX30 exemplifies Volvo's commitment to a greener future. Its reduced total carbon footprint, incorporation of sustainable materials in its interior and exterior, end-of-life recycling, and other design aspects that follow global sustainability standards highlight the direction the company is taking and the positive impact its vehicles aim to have on the environment.” Recycled content The CO2 footprint of the Volvo EX30 was reduced to 75% of the company’s current electric models through several measures. Designing a smaller car reduced the number of materials needed. Using more recycled content in steel and aluminium further reduced