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
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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
This Car Fabric is Helping to End Poverty
Remember Piñatex, the experimental faux leather made from pineapple leaves? Turns out it's more than just another eco-friendly fabric for cars. If the Philippines government has its way, it'll also be the key to eradicating poverty. … [Read more...] about This Car Fabric is Helping to End Poverty
Rinspeed Debuts an In-Car Radish Garden
Swiss automaker Rinspeed is no stranger to eco-friendly cars. But it's latest concept, Oasis, take the "go green" mantra literally with an in-cabin radish garden. … [Read more...] about Rinspeed Debuts an In-Car Radish Garden
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