ROAD READY EVs. Strands of recycled, translucent wood add visual warmth, illuminated by a matrix of patterned light at night. A commanding tablet-style, 14.5-in. (368-mm) screen reclines against the dash, with a smaller second screen for the driver. A light-admitting panoramic sunroof and generous glass area nod to the abundance of light in a Swedish summer, and its relative lack in winter, according to Mayer. The absence of cowhide in the cabin aims for sustainability and weight savings by employing Volvo's sustainable Kvadrat wool blend. An available " Nordico " fabric includes recycled PET bottles and pine oil from Scandinavian forests. All told, there are 48 kg (106 lb) of recycled plastics or bio-based materials inside. It's all part of Volvo's bid to become entirely carbon-neutral by 2040. When it goes on sale in 2024, the EX90 will become the closely watched avatar of Volvo's plan to introduce one Centerpiece of the Volvo's cockpit is a tablet-style, 368-mm touchscreen with a smaller second screen for the driver. Cowhide is notably absent from the interior which contains 48 kg of recycled plastics or bio-based materials. new EV model per year through 2030. The market reception to those models will go a long way to determine whether Volvo can make good on its all-electric promise - or whether factors beyond its control may dictate a change in strategy. Lawrence Ulrich AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING March 2023 15 VOLVOhttp://info.hotims.com/84492-706