Polestar Precept Explained

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Polestar Precept concept prioritizes sustainability, design for its planned Geneva debut . Hyatt . Kyle . CNET.com . February 25, 2020 . February 25, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200225175753/https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/2020-polestar-precept-concept-geneva-motor-show-electric-sustainable/ . February 25, 2020 . live.
  2. Web site: Polestar's Precept concept becomes Polestar 5 electric sedan . Hawkins . Andrew J. . The Verge. November 23, 2021 . November 23, 2021 .
  3. Web site: Polestar Precept Concept First Look . Lorio . Joe . KBB.com . February 25, 2020 . February 25, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200225182918/https://www.kbb.com/articles/car-news/polestar-precept-concept-first-look/ . February 25, 2020 . live.
  4. Web site: Polestar Introduces Precept Sedan: Is This The Future Of Electric Cars? . February 25, 2020 . February 26, 2020. Geske . Dawn . International Business Times . https://web.archive.org/web/20200227044513/https://www.ibtimes.com/polestar-introduces-precept-sedan-future-electric-cars-2928965 . February 27, 2020 . live.

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