Ford Uses Soy Oil Foam and Plastics in Auto Construction
Katie Cordrey — July 12, 2010 — Autos
References: hybridcars & greenbiz
Using soy oil to replace 25 percent of the petroleum oil used in the foam for car seats and headliners, Ford has been pioneering eco-materials research. The soy oil foam rubber is more stretchable and less polluting than its petroleum-based cousin.
Ford’s biomaterial researchers have also developed a soy oil-based rubber that can be used to make deflector shields and baffles, cupholders and floormats. The patent-pending rubber will join soy oil foam as a standard Ford eco-construction component. Ford has even more soy innovations in the works.
Ford’s biomaterial researchers have also developed a soy oil-based rubber that can be used to make deflector shields and baffles, cupholders and floormats. The patent-pending rubber will join soy oil foam as a standard Ford eco-construction component. Ford has even more soy innovations in the works.
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Soy-based Materials — The use of soy oil in car construction as an eco-friendly alternative to petroleum-based materials.
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Biomaterial Innovation — Developing new materials using natural resources like soy oil for a more sustainable automotive industry.
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Eco-conscious Manufacturing — Exploring innovative ways to incorporate environmentally-friendly materials in car production processes.
Industry Implications
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Automotive — Opportunities for automakers to adopt soy-based materials in their manufacturing processes for more sustainable vehicles.
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Bio-based Materials — The bio-based materials industry could benefit from the use of soy oil in the creation of eco-friendly products.
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Sustainable Manufacturing — The trend towards using eco-friendly materials like soy oil presents opportunities for companies in the sustainable manufacturing sector.
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