Kongsberg Automotive driveline systems delivered shifter system to Volvo cars concept coupe
Thursday, 05 September 2013
Kongsberg Automotive (KA) delivers the “crystal shifter system” to
Volvo’s latest concept that will be on display at IAA (Internationale
Automobil-Ausstellung) in Frankfurt that opens next week, in a press
release annuncement.
It´s a pleasure for KA Driveline to support Volvo Car Corporation with
our technology and expertise in Shift by Wire systems (SBW). The
crystal piece of the gear knob is supplied from Orrefors, a known name
in Scandinavian glass and crystal design, while the rest of the system
is supplied by KA.
This concept car shows Volvos design profile going forward and KA will be part of it.
This shifter is equipped with state of the art technology; this sets a new standard in terms of safety, weight, compact packaging and styling.
“For us it´s a great pleasure to support our strategic customers with
more than a part for the production line, this is the future and we
will be part of it ”, says Joachim Magnusson, Executive Vice President
for KA Driveline.
Press release on scancomark.com

