Plant-based car parts to be as cheap as metal within a decade, says Ford

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Ford materials expert says rising oil prices and drive for fuel economy are driving interest in alternative materials

Car parts made from plant fibres are likely to be cost competitive with conventional materials within 10 years, auto-maker Ford believes. The company already uses renewable fibres such as kenaf, flax,...

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