Be.e electric scooter by Waarmakers

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Dutch product design agency Waarmakers have designed a prototype electric scooter with a body made from compressed plants.
Waarmakers designed the Be.e scooter for sustainable mobility brand Van.Eko using natural fibre-reinforced composites (NFCs) instead of traditional steel and plastics.
The bio-composite monocoque body is made of hemp, flax and bio-resins and mimics that of an egg shell. "The monocoque structure means there is no internal frame," Akkaya told Dezeen. "The smooth outside surface is what gives the scooter its strength."
"The design of the Be.e proves that supporting structures in high-impact transportation vehicles, more commonly made with steel, can be replaced with more sustainable natural fibres, without losing strength or performance," said Akkaya.
Unveiled on 27 June, the Be.e scooter was designed in collaboration with Inholland University of Applied Sciences and NPSP composites.
Amsterdam-based Waarmakers specialise in sustainable design. Past projects include the Goedzak refuse sacks, designed for discarding unwanted items for others to collect.
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