The Renault Picnic is a Zero-Emission Concept Doubles as Art
Marissa Liu — September 9, 2009 — Autos
References: tuvie
Renault introduces a zero-emission concept car, the Picnic, designed by Gabriel Wartofsky. The Renault Picnic can easily assimilate into any urban and natural environment due to the car’s LED-impregnated glass coated polycarbonate windows. This allows for a customizable camouflage to appear on the car’s surface creating a car that is both transportation and public art.
Lithium ion batteries and two rear-mounted in-wheel hub motors power this eco-conscious vehicle. The seat frames on the Renault Picnic are made of soy-foam and can swing outwards for comfortable picnic-friendly seating.
Lithium ion batteries and two rear-mounted in-wheel hub motors power this eco-conscious vehicle. The seat frames on the Renault Picnic are made of soy-foam and can swing outwards for comfortable picnic-friendly seating.
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Camouflage Vehicles - Opportunity to innovate on sustainable and aesthetic vehicle design with camouflage technology.
2. Customizable Public Art - Opportunity to expand the use of LED-impregnated glass technology for artistic expression on a mobile platform.
3. Soy-based Interior Materials - Opportunity to explore the use of sustainable materials like soy-foam in other industries beyond automotive.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive Industry - Opportunity for car manufacturers to incorporate eco-friendly design elements and customization options using LED-technology.
2. Art Industry - Opportunity for artists and designers to explore innovative ways of incorporating technology into their work, specifically LED-impregnated glass.
3. Materials Industry - Opportunity for companies to invest in the development of sustainable materials like soy-foam for use in various industries beyond just automotive.
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