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Toyota will use "ecological plastics" in new Prius interior

When the new Prius debuts next month at the Detroit Auto Show, its interior will feature significant use of so-called "ecological plastics." These are polymer materials derived from biomass oils rather than petroleum. Toyota had its first application of bioplastics in the Japanese market Raum in 2003. Ford began using such materials in 2007 when items like soy-foam seat cushions appeared first in the Mustang and then the Escape. Toyota plans to use bioplastics for headliners, rocker panel scuff plates, as well as the seats. Toyota hopes to ... Read more →

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