Looking back at the Volvo LCP 2000 and the Effect it had on the Auto Industry
30 years ago, Volvo set out to create a vehicle that weighed less than 1,500 pounds, could seat two people safely, and achieve a minimum of 58 miles per gallon. It was part of the automaker's Lightweight Component Project. The end result was the LCP 2000. While this vehicle never made it to production, it has had a profound impact on the auto industry today. Here at Volvo of the Triad, we would…