'CALLUM,' a Warwick, England-based design company, partnered with 'Ottan,' a green tech company, to create a conceptual Porsche 911 that utilizes coffee pulp. This concept car has a sustainable cabin with various parts, such as the dashboard, cup holders, and other miscellaneous components, made out of an eco-conscious blend between eggshells, coffee pulp, and more.
The companies believe that these materials will be fully suited and viable for use in vehicles by 2030, though it is possible that the material production could be accelerated and used well before this time. CALLUM is currently trialing its material blend and believes it will progress hastily toward vehicle-ready certifications.
In addition to being sustainable and durable, CALLUM's material blend is also flame resistant, making it even more suited for vehicle interiors, should it pass full certification.
Coffee Pulp Cabins
CALLUM Unveiled a Concept Vehicle Cabin that Uses Coffee Pulp and Eggshells
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Materials in Automobiles - Companies are exploring eco-conscious blends like coffee pulp and eggshells to create more sustainable vehicle interiors.
2. Alternative Material Certifications - As more companies explore sustainable materials, new certification standards may need to be established to match new production methods.
3. Flame-resistant Materials - Creating materials that are both sustainable and flame-resistant will be an important innovation opportunity for the future of vehicle manufacturing.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive Manufacturing - Auto manufacturers can explore new sustainable materials and accelerate material production to create more eco-conscious car interiors.
2. Green Technology - Green tech companies can collaborate with automotive manufacturers to provide sustainable alternatives for vehicles and establish new certification standards.
3. Material Sciences - Material science researchers can explore the use of environmentally friendly materials that are suitable for use in vehicle interiors and meet safety standards.