Science and Technology Desk: Students of the Netherlands have made an electric car out of discarded materials. The name of the two seater is Luca. The maximum speed is 90 km per hour. Luca can travel 220 kilometers on a full charge.
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22 students from the Technical University of Indhoven worked hard for 18 months to build this fancy car. "This car is really different," said Lisa van Etten, project manager. Because it's made entirely of scraps.'
He said that the chassis of the car is made of flax and PET bottles. Hard plastic parts used in TVs, electronics and toys are also used in cars. The seat cushions are made of coconut husks.
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In his words, 'Luka shows the power of waste materials. Waste can be used in many other ways. I hope many organizations will come forward in this regard.' Source: Anandabazar newspaper