Volvo to stop using leather in new cars by 2030

Re:Volvo to stop using leather in new cars by 2030 by pwr-electronics on Friday September 24, 2021 @01:43PM (#28645579)

It's too late to guarantee the change for designs they've already started, and cars can take about 8 years to go from inception to release.

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Re:Volvo to stop using leather in new cars by 2030 by zardo on Friday September 24, 2021 @02:29PM (#28646126)

Does Volvo not charge a premium for an optional leather interior package?

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Re:Volvo to stop using leather in new cars by 2030 by pwr-electronics on Friday September 24, 2021 @02:38PM (#28646227)

How would that shorten the transition?

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Re:Volvo to stop using leather in new cars by 2030 by zardo on Friday September 24, 2021 @02:43PM (#28646285)

If leather is optional, then they are already building interiors without leather

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Re:Volvo to stop using leather in new cars by 2030 by pwr-electronics on Friday September 24, 2021 @03:04PM (#28646544)

Changing the amount of something has big effects on supply chain, logistics, and costs. Mass production is all about volume and lead time.

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Re:Volvo to stop using leather in new cars by 2030 by zardo on Friday September 24, 2021 @03:06PM (#28646563)

I don't believe the suppliers need a nine year heads up.

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Re:Volvo to stop using leather in new cars by 2030 by pwr-electronics on Friday September 24, 2021 @03:20PM (#28646694)

I didn't say that. If you buy less of something, it'll cost more per unit. Manufacturing line utilization and re-tooling are also important. Someone has to figure out how to change everything cost-effectively.

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Re:Volvo to stop using leather in new cars by 2030 by stvnbn on Wednesday September 29, 2021 @01:34AM (#28690602)

I find it hard to believe they need 9 years to that

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