Bentley Motors is renowned for upholstering its cars in 20 premium hides, but that soon may change. The luxury automaker just announced plans to offer a vegan option in which leather will be replaced with fabric made from mushrooms and jellyfish. … [Read more...] about Bentley to Trim Cars in Jellyfish Leather
Green Upholstery
Haartz sets a high bar for ‘green companies’
As the effects of climate change become increasingly obvious, manufacturers and suppliers in our industry are taking more steps to limit their environmental footprints. One of those companies is already way ahead of the curve: The Haartz Corporation. … [Read more...] about Haartz sets a high bar for ‘green companies’
Rinspeed’s In-Cabin Garden still a Mystery
Swiss automaker Rinspeed caused a lot of folks to scratch their heads last year when it introduced its Oasis concept, which includes an in-cabin radish garden. Finally, after months of silence, someone involved in the project has taken a crack at explaining the quirky feature. … [Read more...] about Rinspeed’s In-Cabin Garden still a Mystery
GAC Motor Debuts Onboard Bonsai Tree
Why? Why? Why are automakers starting to incorporate plants into their interior designs? In the last two months, Rinspeed unveiled a vehicle with an onboard radish garden, BMW began using living moss for sound insulation, and now GAC Motor has planted a Bonsai tree in a center console. … [Read more...] about GAC Motor Debuts Onboard Bonsai Tree
Photo: BMW’s Living Moss Sound Insulation
Remember when German automaker Opel pranked the industry by announcing it was introducing real grass upholstery? Everyone had a chuckle, but apparently not BMW — which just introduced a concept interior with living moss used as sound insulation. … [Read more...] about Photo: BMW’s Living Moss Sound Insulation
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