# Cannabis-Constructed Cars Bruce Dietzen Has Created an Environmentally Friendly Car Made from Hemp By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-05-11 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cannabis-car References: [nypost](http://nypost.com/2016/05/06/this-car-is-made-out-of-cannabis-hemp/) & [news.au](http://www.news.com.au/technology/innovation/motoring/this-car-is-made-out-of-cannabis-hemp/news-story/cee078f43e15d432db8a521b05ebddc5) Inspired by Henry Ford, this cannabis car was created by Bruce Dietzen in Florida. To make the car Dietzen was forced to import [cannabis hemp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecofrico) from China because hemp remains illegal to grow in the state of Florida. Made from the body of a Mazda, the cannabis car is supposed to be "leading the charge in making carbon-neutral vehicles," an impressive feat for its creator who took on this project on their own. The car is made from [woven hemp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proclamation-house), which makes it lighter than cars made from fiberglass and is also 10 times more dent-resistant than steel. The vehicle runs on bio fuel made from "[recycled agricultural waste](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cannabis-infused-cooking-oils)" and has an even lower carbon footprint than electric-powered cars. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/transportation) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sustainable Vehicle Manufacturing:** Creating vehicles using eco-friendly materials and alternative fuels, such as those made from hemp and recycled agricultural waste, presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the automotive industry. - **Bio-based Materials:** Utilizing natural fibers like hemp in product manufacturing, like constructing cars, offers disruptive innovation opportunities across multiple industries, including automotive, construction, and fashion. - **Carbon-neutral Transportation:** Developing carbon-neutral vehicles, such as the cannabis car made from hemp, presents disruptive innovation opportunities to reduce the environmental impact of transportation. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating eco-friendly materials and alternative fuels, like hemp and bio fuel, into vehicle manufacturing. - **Construction:** The construction industry can benefit from disruptive innovation opportunities by adopting bio-based materials like hemp in building structures, promoting sustainability and reducing carbon emissions. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating bio-based materials, such as hemp, in the production of sustainable and eco-friendly clothing and accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant-Based Steel Rebar Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hemp-rebar.md) - [Plant Fibre-Based E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hummingbird-flax.md) - [Customizable Slow-Burning Cannabis Cigars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slowburning-cannabis-cigar.md) - [Naturalistic Plant-Based Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astan-bike.md) - [Sustainable Hemp Bedding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-parini.md) - [Low-THC Cigarettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bogart.md) - [Hemp-Based Meatless Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planet-based-foods.md) - [Cannabis-Centered Metaverses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cannaland.md) - [Solar-Powered Sedan Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-eqxx.md)