The first wooden car in the world
Joe Harmon, a 27-year-old American designer, is working with other students at North Carolina State University to create a working car that is made of wood. Their invention, called Splinter, can be completed by the end of the year
Joe Harmon, a 27-year-old American designer, is working with other students at North Carolina State University to create a working car that is made of wood. Their invention, called Splinter , could be completed by the end of this year and they believe the car will reach speeds of 386 km / h.
"Wood is a great material," says Harmon. "It has a higher weight-to-weight ratio than aluminum or steel, and it has the versatility to match different types of construction techniques. The taste and taste of natural materials in wood are not found anywhere else and can not be faked. The feeling of satisfaction in creating something from wood is wonderful. "
"People think wood is prone to fire or cracking or cracking, because they do not see the wood as well as every other material has its advantages and disadvantages," Harmon added .
However, Harmon is still concerned about the possibility of mass commercialization of its invention. "The amount of wood involved in the production process is huge and I'm not sure people will overcome the fear of car safety."
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