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» Recy, the Recyclable Wood Roadster from Mercedes-Benz
(September 2006)

The LA Design Challenge

This is the first entry into the LA Auto Show's Design Challenge. The competition challenges manufacturers to design a environmental conscious car. None of this vegetable oil powered crap. This car is completely Recyclable because it is made out of wood, alloys, glass and metal.

The LA Design Challenge is on for another year, with designers again attempting to render the California mojo in sheetmetal. The first shot came from Mercedes North America designers, who imagined the Recy roadster (pictured), which would incorporate wood, alloys, glass and rubber to make it 100 percent recyclable -- and perfect for Californians who manage their carbon profile as if it was a 401k. The winner will be announced on November 30 at the LA Auto Show. Click through for a full list of entries.

* Acura FCX 2020 Le Mans -- Acura Design Center
* Audi Dynamic Space Frame -- Volkswagen/Audi Design Center California
* Honda Extreme -- Honda Research & Development
* Hummer O2 -- General Motors Advanced Design, California
* Kia Sandstorm -- Hyundai Kia America Design Center
* Mercedes-Benz RECY -- Mercedes-Benz Advanced Design of North America
* Mini BioMoke -- BMW Group DesignworksUSA
* Toyota RLV -- CALTY Design Research
* Volkswagen Nanospyder -- Volkswagen/Audi Design Center California

Reference: jalopnik