Electromods are all the rage right now, and it’s not hard to see why. They offer a modern driving experience with classic looks. But what if they could offer futuristic environmental friendliness, too? Lunaz wants to see what that would look like with this upcycled Aston Martin DB6.
“We’ve seen significant interest from our clients in maximizing our use of sustainable alternatives to traditional leathers, veneers and fabrics,” said David Lorenz, Lunaz’s founder. “This upcycling project provides a wonderful showcase for emerging materials and innovative products, which are opening up new possibilities across the luxury world.”
Although the car is a concept, Lunaz says that everything in it is available to customers. That includes the 375 hp (280 kW/380 PS) electric motor that is connected to an 80-120 kWh battery, which offers up to 255 miles (410 km) of range.
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Egg and nut-shell veneers
Inside, it’s all recycled and upcycled materials, like the egg- and nutshell veneers. The dashboard face, the gear lever, and more are finished in a biodegradable composite made of food waste. Despite looking like a range of luxurious materials, it’s 100 percent compostable.
Also made of old food is the alternative leather used in the accent piping, which is made of apple pomace. A natural byproduct of cider, juice, and compote production, it’s mixed water-based polyurethane and wood pulp to produce a material that looks and feels like the finest leather.
However, since it was showing off, Lunaz decided to use two types of green leather. For the seat bolsters, the transmission tunnel, and the parcel shelf, the leather is real, but is a byproduct of the meat industry. That means that emissions are reduced by 30-50 percent, as compared to standard automotive leather.
Elsewhere, the DB6 contains recycled fabrics in the seats, the door cards, as well as in the carpets. In addition, some elements of the door card are made of a bio-based polyurethane fabric that comes from corn and wood pulp-based fibers.
“Upcycling is a holistic, whole-vehicle process in which sustainability encompasses not only the clean-air powertrain but also the materials and finishes used in the interior,” said Lorenz. “As this magnificent [Aston Martin] DB6 shows, we can create authentic, truly luxurious interiors worthy of the most famous marques using materials with the smallest possible environmental impact. These are very exciting times for us, our clients and our industry.”
