Kumho Epoch Concept revealed

Forward thinking tyre manufacturer Kumho is paving the way for the world’s first truly eco-friendly racing car. Inspired by the company’s success in this year’s Le Mans 24 hour race, it decided to employ its unique conceptual abilities to show exactly what an environmentally friendly Le Mans car of the future could look like. The result is the Epoch!

Epoch by name and nature, Kumho’s revolutionary single-seater simply bristles with futuristic technology and green credentials. Its chassis is grown from bamboo, thereby providing an immediate carbon offset, while its lightweight body panels are formed from recycled tyre tread rubber.
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DaHarder - 10/23/2007 12:11:44 PM

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Very cool idea... Though not 'entirely' new.

I'd love to see how this idea pans out.