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stvnbn | karma 19 | avg karma 0.83 · 2021-09-24 12:38:31

Why do they have to still wait so many years?

pwr-electronics | karma None | avg karma None · 2021-09-24 12:43:07

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.

zardo | karma 3006 | avg karma 1.93 · 2021-09-24 13:29:42

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

pwr-electronics | karma None | avg karma None · 2021-09-24 13:38:20

How would that shorten the transition?

zardo | karma 3006 | avg karma 1.93 · 2021-09-24 13:43:45

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

pwr-electronics | karma None | avg karma None · 2021-09-24 14:04:27

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

zardo | karma 3006 | avg karma 1.93 · 2021-09-24 14:06:33

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

pwr-electronics | karma None | avg karma None · 2021-09-24 14:20:18

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.

stvnbn | karma 19 | avg karma 0.83 · 2021-09-29 00:34:27

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

KZerda | karma 306 | avg karma 5.88 · 2021-09-24 15:06:48

In addition to the design aspects, there's also supply chain aspects to worry about. Volvo could have long-term contracts with leather makers for x amount per year of leather for y number of years. Eliminating leather while contracts are still running mean that you'll be wasting leather or desperately trying to find a buyer until that contract runs out.