Published On : Jan 02, 2011
Image Copyright : Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz Biome Concept 2010
Mercedes-Benz participated in the LA Design Challenge at the LA Auto Show and showcased the 'Mercedes-Benz BIOME concept'. Mercedes-Benz BIOME is made from ultra light material called BioFibre and weighs only 394 kg (875.5 lbs). BioFibre is grown from proprietrary DNA in the Mercedes-Benz nursery which it collects energy from the sun and stores it in a liquid chemical bond called BioNectar4534.