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Can waste plastic be used to make cars? Of course you can
.
Luca, an electric car made almost entirely from waste plastic
.
Luca, an electric car made almost entirely from waste plastic
.
50% weight reduction, the whole vehicle weighs only 360 kg
50% weight reduction, the whole vehicle weighs only 360 kgThe Luca is a small car with two electric motors in the rear wheels
.
Ocean plastics make car chassis
Ocean plastics make car chassisLuca's chassis consists of a unique sandwich panel developed by the students in collaboration with several companies
.
These recycled plastics are mainly recycled PET bottles
.
Recycled ABS to make body, color on film
Recycled ABS to make body, color on filmThe Luca's body is made from recycled ABS plastic
.
It is worth noting that the yellow color of the body is not made by conventional spray paint, but is achieved by a layer of color film
.
Car interiors are also made almost entirely from scrap materials
.
Like the driver's seat, it is equipped with two very comfortable custom-made chairs
.
The seat cushions are made from coconut and horsehair, and the fabric on the seat is made from recycled PET, but it looks and feels like suede
.
Plastic additives derived from household waste are also added to the center console
.
In addition, the residual materials left over from the production process of Luca cars - small pieces of linen and ocean plastic are pressed into stylish, useful plates
.
"With this vehicle, we want to demonstrate that waste is a valuable material that can make a difference even in a complex application like a car,
" says team leader Matthijs van Wijk
.
