Mercedes-Benz has gone full-throttle with funky sustainable features in its upcoming VISION EQXX electric vehicle. The car will be made out of a variety of sustainable materials, including mushrooms, cacti and bamboo products, according to Mercedes-Benz’s news release showcasing the car on Jan. 3. “These (features) show that it is still possible to achieve the utmost in automotive luxury without using animal products, whilst creating an inimitable feeling of premium comfort. This fascinating journey has halved the carbon footprint of the leather alone,” Mercedes-Benz wrote on its website.
The car manufacturer worked with Mylo, the company that says it began the ‘mushroom-leather’ movement. They call their leather alternative “Unleather,” and it’s made from mycelium, the thread-like underground part of fungus that mushrooms grow from. The vegan leather will be used to detail the seat cushions in the VISION EQXX, according to Mercedes-Benz.
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