I am concerned by media reports on electromagnetic fields: What is Volvo s response?
A Volvo customer should always feel secure knowing that the car he or she owns and uses is safe and reliable. Recent articles in the media on electromagnetic fields in Volvo cars have unfortunately been a cause for worry among many Volvo owners. We have the utmost understanding and respect for these reactions and we know that arguments based on facts do not always take these worries away. Still, we would like to briefly explain the position of Volvo Car Corporation in this matter. Our entire modern society is filled with electromagnetic fields. This is something we simply cannot avoid. Numerous studies have been carried out in order to find out the possible health effects. Such effects have not been proved. Electromagnetic fields in cars are of extremely low frequency and the levels in Volvo cars are 10 to 100 times lower than the recommended maximum limits! It is on the basis of these, and other, scientific facts that we have designed our cars. We are convinced, after having confirmed
