DVN Interior is focused this week on a holistic approach combining interior design, safety, and recycling; by combining these elements, we create a space that is beautiful and functional, safe, and environmentally friendly.
We bring you an interview with Zeekr Chief Interior Designer Daniel Hoffrock, in which new DVN Interior Consultant Andreas Friedrich and Hoffrock talk about the Zeekr Mix interior philosophy.
In this week’s in-depth piece, we explore how passive safety keeps progressing — even with ADAS avoiding crashes, there will always be a need to protect occupants in case a crash does happen. So we look at what Volvo and ZF are doing on seatbelts, Ford’s efforts to improve comfort, and what alcohol detection and lockout adds to the story.
Then there’s sustainability. DVN Interior attended the Euro Moulders Annual Conference, which underscored the urgency and opportunity in aligning industrial design, sustainability, and recycling practices to strengthen the economic case for polyurethane in automotive applications.
We also look at the momentum of sustainability efforts, like Wyron’s sustainable yarn in Lotus cars, the Fiat Grande Panda with sustainable materials, and Toyoda Gosei’s ‘Horizontal Recycling’ technology for car parts.
And don’t miss the introduction of Tenchen Controls, a major seat supplier in China.
We’re glad you’re with us to explore the exciting world of car interior innovations!
Sincerely yours,
