I don't think we will ever see those supercars around, but it is still a unique and innovative car. American designer, Joe Harmon, 27, started the project with other students at North Carolina State University to see whether it was possible to build a performance car out of wood. Their creation - the Splinter - should be completed later this year and they believe it will be capable of speeds in excess of 240mph.
Implications - Harmon's obsession and amazement with wood translates to his exceptional projects. He notes that the feel, look and smell of wood are truly one of a kind and cannot be replicated, and the advantages of this material far outweigh the disadvantages.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Wooden Vehicles
- The trend of using wood as an alternative to traditional materials in creating various types of vehicles such as cars and bikes.
- Sustainable Transportation
- The trend of creating more environmentally-friendly modes of transportation utilizing renewable materials such as wood.
- Custom Made Vehicles
- The trend of creating unique one-of-a-kind vehicles that challenge traditional design conventions.
Sectors Adopting This
- Automotive
- The automotive industry can make use of wooden materials to create hybrid or electric cars, possibly contributing to reducing air pollution.
- Manufacturing
- The manufacturing industry can make use of wood as an alternative to traditional materials in the production of various goods.
- Sustainable Materials Industry
- The sustainable materials industry can use the innovation of creating supercars using wood as a marketing strategy for creating more eco-friendly products.
