16. Volvo ECC (1992)
The Volvo ECC, or Environmental Concept Car, debuted in 1992 as an advanced plug-in hybrid focused on sustainability, active safety, and innovative air filtration systems. Its streamlined aesthetics and eco-friendly engineering anticipated key trends in modern green mobility. Many of its concepts—especially safety and environmental stewardship—are now central to Volvo’s vehicles in the 2020s. Discover the ECC’s forward-thinking legacy at the Volvo Museum.