But something else about the new 10, 000 square foot (930 square metres) assembly area is even more impressive: it used to be a warehouse for the site.

Volvo is building an assembly plant in Chengdu and developing a factory site in Daqing, though it has not announced plans for that facility.

Also our volunteer helpers at the construction site on La Gomera should get lunch. On important days – final assembly, launching, and trials – they should certainly share the celebratory dinners.