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Toyota implementing technology from i-unit

Even though the i-unit made a funky debut last year, Toyota says it is adapting the fiber body part technology to make interior parts. The i-unit body is made from kenaf fiber, which Toyota calls "carbon neutral." In other words, the carbon dioxide released by burning the plants to make the parts is offset by the carbon dioxide the plant absorbs while growing. Bioplastics made from plants are used in some applications such as the floor mats and spare tire cover on the Raum compact car in Japan. Toyota says it wants to replace every plastic ... Read more →

Honda develops bio-fabric Erin Mays

Honda Motor Company, ever the environmental trailblazer, has developed an earth-friendly fabric made from plants for its vehicle interiors. The fabric accomplishes two things that previously made ...

Honda will use bio-fabric interiors Sebastian Blanco

Honda recently announced that it has found a way to make fabric for car interiors that meets all the needs of a modern car but is made from plant fibers. The fabric is not totally "green", as the ...

Toyota implementing technology from i-unit 3 years ago on Autoblog Green

Even though the i-unit made a funky debut last year, Toyota says it is adapting the fiber body part technology to make interior parts. The i-unit body is made from kenaf fiber, which Toyota calls "carbon neutral." In other words, the carbon dioxide released by burning the plants to make the parts ...

Honda develops bio-fabric 3 years ago on Autoblog Green

Honda Motor Company, ever the environmental trailblazer, has developed an earth-friendly fabric made from plants for its vehicle interiors. The fabric accomplishes two things that previously made such technologies flawed -- it's both durable and resistant to sunlight. The material is appropriate ...

Honda will use bio-fabric interiors 3 years ago on Autoblog Green

Honda recently announced that it has found a way to make fabric for car interiors that meets all the needs of a modern car but is made from plant fibers. The fabric is not totally "green", as the polyester material (PPT, polypropylene terephthalate) in the fabric is made from 1-3PDO (propanediol, ...


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