In the project Nano Cellulose Vehicle a consortium of 22 Japanese companies, universities, research institutes and component suppliers is involved, supported by the Japanese Ministry of the Environment, which is also the project coordinator. Cellulose nanofibers they are extracted from plants and agricultural waste, and from them they made the whole body, including the door, roof and bonnet. Compared to conventional materials, such is cellulose up to 50 percent lighter, however, does not deviate from the requirements of the Japan Road Safety Agency in terms of strength.
He designed and designed the exterior Juzo Niimi from the company Toyota Customizing & Development, so it may be a bit reminiscent of Lexus sports creations, which means a pointed front with narrow lights, and the Japanese also attracted attractiveness with the door opening upwards and a large diffuser at the rear.
Much of the interior is made of wood, and there will also be a two-spoke steering wheel, next to which there are steering wheel levers for shifting. Technical data are not currently available, but the Japanese consortium has chosen hydrogen as the propellant, fuel cells however, they should allow a top speed of only 20 km / h.
