The EDAG Light Car is set to debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March, but Autoblog has been given a preview of this open-source automobile in advance of the show.
According to a press release, the EDAG Light Car is the first car to be made from basalt fiber, a substance that's every bit as strong and light as carbon fiber, but cheaper and recyclable. There are also organic light-emitting diodes nestled just beneath the EDAG Light Car's surface that allow the driver to customize the car's headlights, interior and tailgate.
As noted in the headline, the EDAG Light Car is an open-source automobile. The German design firm is in talks with other companies to bring this innovative dream into fruition.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Open-source Automobiles
- The trend of open-source automobiles presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the automotive industry by enabling collaboration and customization among different companies and individuals.
- Basalt Fiber
- The trend of using basalt fiber in automobile manufacturing provides a disruptive innovation opportunity by offering a cheaper, lighter, and recyclable alternative to carbon fiber.
- Customizable Organic Light-emitting Diodes (oleds)
- The trend of integrating customizable OLEDs in automobile design creates an opportunity for disruptive innovation by allowing drivers to personalize the appearance of their vehicles.
Where This Applies
- Automotive
- The automotive industry can benefit from disruptive innovation by exploring the concept of open-source automobiles and incorporating basalt fiber and customizable OLEDs into their designs.
- Materials
- The materials industry has an opportunity for disruptive innovation by further developing and promoting the use of basalt fiber as a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to carbon fiber.
- Electronic Displays
- The electronic displays industry can leverage the trend of customizable OLEDs in automobile design to create innovative products and solutions for personalized vehicle displays.
