Volvo 2010 V70 Specifications download pdf (Page 27)

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We must minimize the emissions of fossil CO

(which leads to climate change) and increase the energy

efficiency of our cars. Continuous improvements within aerodynamics, rolling resistance, lightweight

materials and drive train technology help us lower fuel consumption. In our new Hybrid technology

center in Göteborg, we are developing the next generation power trains for future Volvos.

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If you drive 10 000 miles a year, you spend at least 24 hours a month in your car. We also know that more

and more people are suffering from asthma and allergies. To ensure a healthy interior for you and your

passengers, we test upholsteries and interiors in the Volvo Environmental Laboratory in Sweden.

All upholstery materials and interior textiles also comply with Oeko-Tex Standard 100 – an international

benchmark for human ecological safety of textiles. All leathers are chromium-free – they’re tanned

using vegetable or synthetic substances instead of chromium. What’s more, some panel trims are Forest

Stewardship Council (FSC) certified to ensure the wood comes from responsibly managed forests.

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Already from the early stages of conception we’ve considered our cars’ environmental impact: from design

and manufacturing to useful life and recycling. For example, we’ve seen to that our factories are powered

by wind and hydro power and use energy and water responsibly. Our production facilities are certified

under the global environmental standard ISO 14001, and we make sure that all our major suppliers

meet our strict environmental standards. At the end of its useful life, every Volvo is designed to be 85%

recyclable. We also offer re-manufactured exchange parts which substantially reduces the need for

raw materials and energy.

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Volvo 2010 V70 Specifications Page 27