The Ford Motor Company, as part of its evolving commitment to make its products environmentally friendly over the entire life and operation of the vehicle, is conducting experiments with plastics that are both bio-based and biodegradable. The end goal is to produce interior parts that will essentially dissolve when their working lives have come to an end Speaking at the Ward’s Auto Interiors Show in June, the technical leader of the company’s materials research and advanced engineering department admitted the goal is both difficult and long-term one. As quoted by Auto News, Deborah Mielewski said, “It’s the big project. Before [...]
