Jonathon Henshall Designs Futuristic Eco-Friendly Automobiles
Andrew Robichaud — July 27, 2009 — Autos
References: yankodesign
Talk about taking steps back in order to move forward. It has come to the point where building wooden cars seems like the best idea.
Jonathon Henshall must agree with this baby of a design. The car is made of a light plywood structure, minimal metal, biodegradable fabric coverings and rubber wheels. The chairs are adjustable and very comfortable.
I think it makes sense to go towards the eco-friendly aspect of life, especially in these times!
Implications - At this point in the continuing history of technology, the question is no longer whether future innovations will be green, but to what extent they'll be green. Modern consumption habits already point to eco-friendliness as an overwhelming purchase motivator, so businesses should invest their resources into greenifying their goods.
Jonathon Henshall must agree with this baby of a design. The car is made of a light plywood structure, minimal metal, biodegradable fabric coverings and rubber wheels. The chairs are adjustable and very comfortable.
I think it makes sense to go towards the eco-friendly aspect of life, especially in these times!
Implications - At this point in the continuing history of technology, the question is no longer whether future innovations will be green, but to what extent they'll be green. Modern consumption habits already point to eco-friendliness as an overwhelming purchase motivator, so businesses should invest their resources into greenifying their goods.
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Automobiles - Companies can invest in greenifying their goods to appeal to consumer's eco-friendly purchase motivators.
2. Sustainable Transportation - Designing transportation solutions that use minimal metal and biodegradable materials has the potential for disruptive innovation.
3. Natural Materials - Utilizing wood and rubber in innovative ways as part of a trend towards natural materials in products.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - Companies can capitalize on eco-friendly and sustainable transportation trends by offering products with a light plywood structures, minimal metal, and biodegradable fabric coverings.
2. Furniture - Shifting towards natural materials in transportation can influence furniture industry to follow suit with eco-friendly and sustainable designs.
3. Construction - The use of natural materials in the automotive industry opens up opportunities for eco-friendly construction, where wood and biodegradable materials can be utilized in innovative ways to create sustainable structures.
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