2011 Volvo Air Motion Concept

An ultra light clam shell sculptured vehicle - Volvo Air Motion
A vehicle lighter than a Formula 1 racing car. Experiencing the adrenaline rush of carving through the canyons with up to three friends. Not employing a drop of gasoline. currently simply imagine if these dreams may well be brought along in a very single vehicle. throughout la Auto Show a scale model of this car - Volvo Air Motion - are on show and participates within the style Challenge Competition.

Tipping the scales at underneath 1,000lbs the Volvo Air Motion Concept makes these dreams a reality and delivers this in a very stunning Scandinavian body. Designed sort of a clam shell and sculptured from ultra lightweight carbon fiber.

Minimizing weight and complexity, whereas maximizing driving enjoyment, is that the philosophy behind this vehicle. Thousands fewer elements are used than in a very ancient automobile due to the powerful nonetheless easy compressed air motors that replace a significant internal combustion engine. The motors calm down underneath load instead of heat up, so removing the necessity for serious cooling systems. An integrated approach to coming up with the chassis, interior and suspension additionally contribute considerably.

To compress the air required for the centrally mounted air tank, Air Replenishment Sites are used. Powered by air turbines floating 1,000ft within the air they harness the facility of the wind and convert it to electricity to supply the compression.

Aimed at the driving enthusiast, by a corporation synonymous with safety and environmental care, the Volvo Air Motion demonstrates the wonder and purity of Scandinavian style and delivers a guilt free, raw driving expertise.

Introducing a brand new variety of exhilaration. The Volvo Air Motion Canyon Carver.


Facts regarding Volvo Air Motion - LAA
A 1/4 scale model are showed within the display space of the concourse that connects the South and West Halls at LA Auto Show. it'll be on show throughout all press and public days. Press days Nov. 17-18 Public Days Nov. 19-28.

The winner are presented on November eighteen at seven pm native time at the Designers Night Party at the Conga Rooms.

Facts regarding VMCC
Volvo Air Motion has been developed at Volvo Monitoring and Concept Center (VMCC) that opened in 1986. VMCC is situated in Camarillo, California. VMCC Air Motion Team: Chris Benjamin, Dean Bakker, Steve Goodrich, Bjorn Wessman, Doug Frasher, Dean Shaw and Geza Loczi.

Facts regarding the planning Challenge
Each year for the past seven years, a topical theme is chosen and also the major Southern California automotive style studios are invited to compete within the style Challenge. For the primary time studios from Germany and Japan can be part of the competition adding a global dimension to the competition. The highly anticipated challenge permits studios to flex their creativity and explore new concepts in automotive style.

The theme this year addresses society's shift toward minimizing consumption of the earth's resources. the target is to check an economical, light-weight, four passenger vehicle (not to exceed one,000 lbs.), that's each comfy and safe, whereas delivering satisfactory driving performance while not sacrificing the styling shoppers demand.


Source - Volvo