Project Maybach is a solar-cell-powered electric car developed by Mercedes-Benz and late fashion designer Virgil Abloh and it has been described as "a design unlike anything that has been developed by Mercedes-Benz." Every element of the car was created from scratch, according to the brand, and it sets itself apart with an aesthetically striking transparent bonnet. This design detail also serves a practical purpose, since it charges the solar cells that sit underneath.
The battery-operated off-the-road coupe has space to seat two people and Mercedes-Benz describes that the project "combines huge Gran Turismo proportions, large off-road wheels and distinctive attachments." With Abloh, Mercedez-Benz chief design officer Gorden Wagener envisioned Project Mayback as a "responsible vision of future design."
Sustainable Off-Road Coupes
Project Maybach Was Created by Virgil Abloh & Mercedes-Benz
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Off-road Coupes - Creating eco-friendly off-road coupes powered by renewable energy sources.
2. Transparent Solar Panels - Incorporating transparent solar panels into car designs for functionality and aesthetic appeal.
3. Collaboration Between Fashion and Automotive Industries - Collaborating with designers from the fashion industry to create unique and innovative car designs.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive Industry - Automakers can develop eco-friendly vehicles with unique designs to attract environmentally-conscious consumers.
2. Fashion Industry - Fashion designers can collaborate with automotive companies to create unique and innovative designs for vehicles.
3. Renewable Energy Industry - The renewable energy industry can supply eco-friendly energy sources for sustainable vehicle manufacturing.