Harsha Ravi, an Indian student was the winner of the Young Designer of the Year Award for the design of a fully independent oil vehicle. The design of this major ecological car has included all types of technologies friendly to the environment. Model is planned to eventually develop a large scale and in production from 2017.

The vehicle name is Globetrotter and virtually all its components are biodegradable. Its main component is a bioplastic manufacturing carbon-free composition of which is based on a 12% oil and 88% corn. The fuel cell engine is installed in the zinc-air, the tires do not require air for proper operation and paint that covered their structure uses nanotechnology to absorb solar energy, so it is possible to recharge the battery.

Details such as seat fabrics and interior biodegradable materials respectful of nature so complete that today is the world’s greenest car.

Tags: Environment, Globetrotter, Harsha, Indian, Inhabitat, Ravi, Young Designer of the Year Award, Zinc

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