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Would You Drive a Cardboard Car?

Saturday, Nov 14, 2015

The humble cardboard box can ship casters from Hamilton to Boise, and one day it may help you make the trip, too.

Meet the Origami Car. A full-size, drivable Lexus IS built with your discarded Amazon boxes.

The luxury automaker partnered with LaserCut Works and Scales and Models to create the literal box car.

In total, 1,700 cardboard sheets glued together by hand make up the sedan. Fully functional doors, rolling wheels, a gear stick – everything but the aluminum and steel frame, electric motor and LED headlights is cardboard.

We love the stylish looks. As for its durability? We’re going to guess you won’t find this ride atop Consumer Reports’ safety ratings:

Watch the video below to see the making of the Origami Car:

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