The exception is if the Volvo is in an accident that crushes the car to the extent that the occupants require extrication and the accident takes place in some rural area. A lot of volunteer fire departments don’t have the money to buy the latest rescue tools that can snap, not cut, the high strength boron steel to gain entry. If a fire gets to the magnesium support structure behind the dash there’s a good chance the trapped occupants will be barbequed in their five star safety rated car.
- Never heard of this before, but in rich corners of the World like the US, Germany, Scandinavia etc. I’d guess fire departments have the right equipment for rescuing people involved in severe accidents.
In Somalia, Honduras and Laos exclusive Volvos are uncommon.
Since when is solid magnesium flammable?