An unlikely partnership between auto-maker Ford and Tequila-producer Jose Cuervo has borne unlikely fruits.
The US firm is championing sustainability by using agave fruit by-product from the tequila production process to create a bioplastic for use in its cars – with plastic making up on average around 400 pounds of weight in its each motor.
Ford researchers are testing the material’s durability and heat resistance for potential use in vehicle interior and exterior components such as wiring harnesses and storage bins.
Debbie Mielewski, Ford senior technical leader, sustainability research department, said: “At Ford, we aim to reduce our impact on the environment, as Read full story ›
Source: The Drum
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