Car made from flax and sugar beets
Students from the Technical University of Eindhoven have developed the world’s very first truly sustainable car. Instead of using steel for the body, they used flax and sugar beets. With this car, they aim to raise awareness about the car production process. A sustainable car should not only be eco-friendly during its operation, but also in its production.
Ready for the future
When designing the car, several new developments were taken into account. For instance, the driver can calculate how much battery capacity is needed for each trip and decide whether to bring more or fewer batteries. Additionally, the car is equipped with NFC readers in the doors, allowing it to integrate with modern car-sharing programs. This enables specific users to access the vehicle, and the navigation system automatically knows the user’s home base, workplace, and even has the favorite music playlist ready to play.
TU/ecomotive
Every year, new students at the Technical University of Eindhoven work on the Ecomotive project. In previous years, they developed the Isa and Nova, and last year, the Lina. Anyone who wants to see the car in person can keep an eye on the students’ website, where they will announce the events where they’ll showcase their concept car to a larger audience. Next year, a new group of students will take on the challenge of developing a successor to the Lina.
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