Volvo is Making It Easy for You to Watch the Eclipse
Volvo’s obsession with safety has gone one step further today, with the introduction of a custom eclipse viewer for the 2018 XC60.
The viewer is essentially a large shade made of ISO-certified 12312-2 material that clips onto the panoramic moonroof and allows occupants to view the eclipse without risk to their eyes, effectively turning the XC60 into a tiny observatory.
The viewer has magnets along the frame that allow it to stay on the roof, so it likely isn’t safe to drive with, but if you park carefully, all of the XC60’s occupants can watch the eclipse from inside the sumptuous comfort of the crossover.
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Volvo is sending the viewer to a number of retailers along the eclipse’s path, with Oregon, Idaho, Nebraska, Missouri, and South Carolina being prioritized for their geography.
“The development of the XC60 Panoramic Moonroof Eclipse Viewer gives those in the eclipse’s path a unique way to experience this historic event in both comfort and safety,” said Bob Jacobs, VP Marketing, Product and Brand Communications. “For those not in the path of totality, we will live-stream the the eclipse in virtual reality and 4K high-resolution, 360-degree video.”
You can watch Volvo’s live feed at racingthesun.com.
A version of this story originally appeared on Swedespeed
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Sebastien is a roving reporter who covers Euros, domestics, and all things enthusiast. He has been writing about the automotive industry for four years and obsessed with it his whole life. He studied English at the Wilfrid Laurier University. Sebastien also edits for AutoGuide's sister sites VW Vortex, Fourtitude, Swedespeed, GM Inside News, All Ford Mustangs, and more.
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