[pwr-electronics]

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]

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

[pwr-electronics]

How would that shorten the transition?

[zardo]

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

[pwr-electronics]

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

[zardo]

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

[pwr-electronics]

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.