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A New "Moment" for Wood Paneled Cars: Toyota Introduces its Wooden Car Setsuna
(Photo Credit: Toyota Motor Corporation) Japan is often described as a country that perfectly blends deep tradition with the ultra modern, and nowhere is that more apparent than in the electric concept car Setsuna, which was introduced by Toyota at this year’s Milan Design Week. Setsuna, meaning “moment” in Japanese, features a unique boat-like design that is crafted almost entirely from wood, an unusual choice for a car. Rather than the choice of materials, though, what really sets Setsuna apart is the way it employs traditional Japanese woodworking techniques and concepts. The end result is something new and beautiful, yet...