Engineering:Polestar Precept
The Polestar Precept is a 4-door electric concept car by Polestar, a subsidiary of Volvo Cars and Geely. The Precept was unveiled on February 25, 2020. Prior to precautionary cancellation due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Precept was scheduled to debut at the 2020 Geneva Motor Show.[1] Polestar later announced that the Precept will enter production in 2024 as the Polestar 5.[2]
Design
The Precept has a wheelbase of 122 inches and lacks B-pillars.[3] Its design focuses on sustainability, with the interior materials utilizing flax, recycled plastic bottles, and recycled cork vinyl;[3] minimalism and athleticism are also focuses of the design.[4]
Lidar is incorporated into the roof,[1][3][4] and there is an additional sensor array called the "SmartZone" of dual radar and a high-definition video camera built into the front of the car in place of a grille.[1][3] The side and rear-view mirrors have all been replaced with cameras.[1][3] The Precept runs Google's Android Automotive operating system.[3][4]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Hyatt, Kyle (February 25, 2020). "Polestar Precept concept prioritizes sustainability, design for its planned Geneva debut". https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/2020-polestar-precept-concept-geneva-motor-show-electric-sustainable/.
- ↑ Hawkins, Andrew J. (November 23, 2021). "Polestar's Precept concept becomes Polestar 5 electric sedan". https://www.theverge.com/2021/11/23/22798880/polestar-5-precept-electric-sedan-tease-2024.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 Lorio, Joe (February 25, 2020). "Polestar Precept Concept First Look". https://www.kbb.com/articles/car-news/polestar-precept-concept-first-look/.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Geske, Dawn (February 25, 2020). "Polestar Introduces Precept Sedan: Is This The Future Of Electric Cars?". International Business Times. https://www.ibtimes.com/polestar-introduces-precept-sedan-future-electric-cars-2928965.
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