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EVs & Mobility TechCrunch August 31, 2026

Liux Unveils Plant-Based Sustainable Microcar to Challenge Cheap Chinese EVs

Spanish EV startup Liux debuts 'Big', a 3D-printed microcar built using linen bio-composite body panels and modular battery packs designed for sustainable city transport.

Liux Unveils Plant-Based Sustainable Microcar to Challenge Cheap Chinese EVs

European mobility startup Liux has officially revealed 'Big', a lightweight urban microcar designed to compete directly against low-cost Chinese electric vehicle imports through radical manufacturing sustainability.

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The vehicle's structural body panels are constructed from bio-composites derived from natural flax and plant resins, eliminating traditional stamped steel and reducing production energy consumption by 70%. Additionally, the vehicle uses modular, hot-swappable battery packs.

Liux aims to begin commercial deliveries across Southern European metropolitan cities next spring, targeting eco-conscious urban commuters seeking affordable zero-emission mobility.