The future of electric cars could be recycled bottles and reclaimed fishing nets

Volvo's sub-brand Polestar announced a new concept car on Tuesday: the Precept. Instead of focusing on crazy performance numbers, Polestar  instead chose to show off its vision for sustainability. 

The Polestar Precept is a four-door, electric sedan with a distinctively sporty look, but the company did not share any figures with regards to its power, acceleration, range, or battery capacity. 

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We did learn a lot about how Volvo tried to reduce the car's environmental impact. That includes seat surfaces 3D-knitted from recycled PET bottles, bolsters and headrests made from recycled cork vinyl, and carpets made from reclaimed fishing nets.  Read more...

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