Pimp Your Gas Guzzler With Soy Seats
Not only do cars consume lots of petroleum, they are also made of it, especially the interior. The dash, the seats and the paneling are all often made of petroleum-based polymers. But Ford is taking a step to reduce the amount of oil needed to build its cars by making the seat cushions out of soy-based foam. Don’t worry, you can still get those soy-made seats covered in not-so-eco-friendly but oh-so-luxurious leather. Earth2Tech has the full story.
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