Face to face, in this case literally, they were on the track. crash tests Volvo’s latest models, the EX90 and EX30 electric SUVs. Interestingly, these two vehicles are the largest and smallest SUV of the Nordic brand, so there was obvious interest in knowing how this David would behave in a collision with the Goliath.
It is not the first time that an automaker pits a heavy model against a substantially lighter one, reproduce an accident that could occur on public roads. The purpose is to ensure that the smallest car —which in a collision of this type is forced to absorb most of the energy, being the lightest vehicle— still manages to protect its occupants of the effects of crashensuring not only the interior space necessary for survival, but also limiting the efforts to which the occupants are subjected, in order to minimize damage and injuries.
This time, Volvo was not only interested in proving that its vehicles are safe, regardless of their size. The brand also intended highlight the effectiveness of a new solution that debuted in the EX90designed not only to better protect its occupants, but especially those who travel aboard a lighter and larger vehicle. We are referring to a new structure installed in the lower front area of this top-of-the-range SUV, designed to absorb energy. impact more efficiently when the accident involves a shorter vehicle, as is the case with the EX30.
Volvo revealed, through Automotive News Europe, the crash test Between the EX90 and the EX30, the former measures 5,037 m long and weighs up to 2,811 kg, while the latter weighs 4,233 m and 1,840 kg in its most accessible version. The video speaks for itself and shows what happens when the EX90, which was traveling at 50 km/h, collides head-on with the side of the EX30, which was traveling at 20 km/h. The images also include explanations by Lotta Jakobsson.responsible for passive safety and injury prevention at Volvo.
Source: Observadora
