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Kia Concept Cars Feature Mycelium in the Interior

Kia Concept Cars Feature Mycelium in the Interior

What they found

Kia's EV3 and EV4 concept cars use mycelium for the center console table.

Kia's EV3 and EV4 concept cars use mycelium for the center console table.

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Kia announced its EV3 and EV4 concept vehicles with a very shroomy detail: mycelium. The inside of the center console table is mycelium. Marília Biill, Head of CMF Design, said, “The use of mycelium is still at a very early stage, and as part of Kia’s Sustainability Strategy, we are working with partners to accelerate the development of the material.” Will it make it into production? Here’s hoping!

Kia announced its EV3 and EV4 concept vehicles with a very shroomy detail: mycelium. The inside of the center console table is mycelium. Marília Biill, Head of CMF Design, said, “The use of mycelium is still at a very early stage, and as part of Kia’s Sustainability Strategy, we are working with partners to accelerate the development of the material.” Will it make it into production? Here’s hoping!

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