Renault introduces a zero-emission concept car, the Picnic, designed by Gabriel Wartofsky. The Renault Picnic can easily assimilate into any urban and natural environment due to the car’s LED-impregnated glass coated polycarbonate windows. This allows for a customizable camouflage to appear on the car’s surface creating a car that is both transportation and public art.
Lithium ion batteries and two rear-mounted in-wheel hub motors power this eco-conscious vehicle. The seat frames on the Renault Picnic are made of soy-foam and can swing outwards for comfortable picnic-friendly seating.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Eco-friendly Camouflage Vehicles
- Opportunity to innovate on sustainable and aesthetic vehicle design with camouflage technology.
- Customizable Public Art
- Opportunity to expand the use of LED-impregnated glass technology for artistic expression on a mobile platform.
- Soy-based Interior Materials
- Opportunity to explore the use of sustainable materials like soy-foam in other industries beyond automotive.
Where This Applies
- Automotive Industry
- Opportunity for car manufacturers to incorporate eco-friendly design elements and customization options using LED-technology.
- Art Industry
- Opportunity for artists and designers to explore innovative ways of incorporating technology into their work, specifically LED-impregnated glass.
- Materials Industry
- Opportunity for companies to invest in the development of sustainable materials like soy-foam for use in various industries beyond just automotive.
