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The '''Compact Modular Architecture'''-platform<ref>http://www.volvocars.com/intl/cars/concept-cars</ref> is an upcoming global mid-size unibody [[automobile platform]], jointly developed by [[Volvo Cars|Volvo]] and [[Geely]] under their ''CEVT AB''<ref>http://www.gp.se/cevt-v%C3%A4xer-i-raketfart-1.16702</ref><ref>http://www.geelyauto.com.hk/core/files/presentation/en/CEVT%20Corp%20Presentation%20Hong%20Kong%20visit%20%20Feb%202015.pdf</ref> (''C''hina ''E''uro ''V''ehicle ''T''echnology) R&D banner.<ref>http://www.goteborgdaily.se/cevt-to-expand-in-2014</ref> Development began in 2013<ref>http://pdteurope.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1-5-Volvo-Cars.pdf</ref> with the goal of producing a highly flexible vehicle platform.<ref>http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1082440_volvo-to-develop-modular-small-car-platform-with-geely</ref><ref>http://www.carscoops.com/2015/08/volvo-and-geely-to-create-c-segment.html</ref> Only the distance between the centre of the front wheels and the pedal box is fixed,<ref name = VolvoVideoYCMA/> everything else can be configured to suit the intended vehicle design.<ref name = X1/>
Volvo plans to release its first fully electric car based on the CMA platform in 2019.<ref>https://www.media.volvocars.com/global/en-gb/media/pressreleases/207337/volvos-first-all-electric-car-will-be-made-in-china</ref>
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