Volvo released this video about their history the other day. You would be astounded by how many ground breaking innovations Volvo is responsible for, particularly when it comes to safety. Volvo has always been a leader, and continues to be today.
To sum up this seven minute video, we've made a quick timeline to reference Volvo's achievements!
- 1924 The dream begins. Economist Assar Gabrielsson and engineer Gustaf Larson meet to discuss their hopes to start a car company.
1927 OV4, Volvo's first production car, rolls out of the factory.
1944 PV444 is Volvo's first big success, and breaks into the American market.
1964 Volvo tests the world's first rear-facing child safety seat. Rear-facing seats reduce injuries, and are recommended for all children under 2 years old.
1976 Volvo introduces the first child booster cushion.
1976 Lambdasonde (oxygen probe) is introduced by Volvo, and reduces harmful exhaust emissions in their cars by 90%-- a huge breakthrough for the environment.
1976 The United States government uses the Volvo 240 as the benchmark of safety standards for all new cars made.
1978 Volvo is named the cleanest car in the USA.
2015 All of Volvo's Swedish factories are powered by Hydroelectric energy.
2020 No one will be seriously injured or killed while driving a new Volvo.
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