MUJI, the brand best known for home goods with minimal flair, has teamed with Sensible 4, an autonomous vehicle manufacturer, to develop a self-driving bus capable of handling all weather conditions. Gacha is set for launch in 2020 and is designed for the challenging weather in Finland. In fact, it’s the first autonomous bus that can handle all weather conditions, making it far more reliable than other options currently in development. As you can see from the mock-ups, the design is very much MUJI, with a basic black and white paint job, easily visible text, and minimal decorations throughout. While there are no plans to launch the vehicle in the U.S., you can hop on for a ride if you visit the Finnish cities of Espoo, Vantaa, or Hämeenlinna in a couple years.
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Huckberry’s Essential Holiday Gift Guide
Unzip your coat and have some mulled wine on the house—you’ve arrived at your final gifting destination: The Holiday Gift Guide. It’s like your friendly neighborhood one-stop holiday shop, except instead of balsa wood ornaments, ours is packed with thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list. Future heirlooms, small-but-significant stocking stuffers, and gear for getting out there (or staying in)—are all right here. There’s no music playing in the background though, so you’ll just have to hum Bing Crosby while you click around instead.
