After developing a real-life hoverboard, the engineers at Lexus decided to dabble in origami – the ancient Japanese art of paper folding. The result was a lifesize electric car, made out of cardboard that can be driven about (unless it’s raining). |
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The interior is also 100% cardboard, and the attention to detail is phenomenal. |
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Everything from the dashboard, A/C vents, door speakers, and side-view mirrors, to the headlights and even the cogs on the rims are made out of cardboard. |
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Check out this short video on the making of the Origami Car: |
Images courtesy of Lexus |
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