Volvo provides XC40 recharge to NYC Fire Dept to advance EV post-collision training

Recently, Volvo USA handed over the keys to a new XC40 Recharge EV (electric vehicle) to representatives from the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) for training purposes. Electric vehicles have high-voltage wiring and high-strength steel which can make passenger extraction difficult after a collision. So, if you don't have the training necessary, there could be difficulties post-crash for the occupants and the fire personnel. Volvo has always been synonymous with safety, so "As the automotive industry and Volvo Cars in particular speed toward an electric future, our world will see changes that reach far beyond how drivers power their cars. This includes the experience first responders will have with these vehicles,” said Eric Miller, Vice President of the Northeast Region for Volvo Car USA. “The XC40 Recharge we have donated will help ready the FDNY for this future, and we’re proud to support them as they continue the vital work of protecting the communities they serve.” When you;re considering a new EV, this isn't one of the first things you think of although many new EVs like Tesla for example, have stellar crash survivability with doors that open after a collision and occupants walking away, in many cases, unharmed. But this is still good news for EV owners and shows just how committed Volvo is to an "electric" future. Media release viewable by clicking on "read more" below.

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