jean marie massaud: ME.WE electric car concept for toyota

jean-marie massaud: ME.WE electric car concept for toyotaimage courtesy toyota

developed in collaboration with french architect jean-marie massaud, the toyota ME.WE electric car approaches transportation design with the intent to ‘instill’ human, economic and environmental challenges into a realistic conception of an ‘anti-crisis’ car for today. the cabriolet embodies an absorbing sensory experience that is adaptable to a wide variety of lifestyles, transitioning from the culture of ‘more’ to the culture of ‘better’.

manufactured out of a tubular aluminum structure, the ME.WE devises interchangeable expanded polypropylene body panels (doors, wings, bonnet, bumpers, etc.), where bamboo used for the floor and horizontal surfaces. additionally, the concept integrates an electric motor in each wheel, transforming it into a two or all-wheel-drive vehicle with the inherent capability of coping effectively with a range of different terrains.

the cabriolet embodies an absorbing sensory experience that is adaptable to a wide variety of lifestylesimage courtesy toyota

manufactured out of a tubular aluminum structure, the ME.WE devises 100% recyclable expanded polypropylene interchangeable body panels image courtesy toyota

on board, passengers always take priority over luggage, which can be carried on the bamboo roof – protected by a neoprene cover housed within the front portion of the canopy. mounted on rails in the floor, the rear bench-seat can be folded and stored under the front seat. alternatively, the removable bench seating system can also be used for a picnic on the grass.