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
editThe 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
edit- ^ a b c d Hyatt, Kyle (February 25, 2020). "Polestar Precept concept prioritizes sustainability, design for its planned Geneva debut". CNET.com. Archived from the original on February 25, 2020. Retrieved February 25, 2020.
- ^ Hawkins, Andrew J. (November 23, 2021). "Polestar's Precept concept becomes Polestar 5 electric sedan". The Verge. Retrieved November 23, 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f Lorio, Joe (February 25, 2020). "Polestar Precept Concept First Look". KBB.com. Archived from the original on February 25, 2020. Retrieved February 25, 2020.
- ^ a b c Geske, Dawn (February 25, 2020). "Polestar Introduces Precept Sedan: Is This The Future Of Electric Cars?". International Business Times. Archived from the original on February 27, 2020. Retrieved February 26, 2020.
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