Ford first automaker to use captured CO2 to develop foam and plastic for vehicles

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By mmillikinMay 16, 2016, 5:30 pm72 pts
Ford Motor Company is the first automaker to formulate and test new foam and plastic components using carbon dioxide as feedstock. Researchers expect to see the new biomaterials in Ford production vehicles within five years. Formulated with up to 50% CO2-based polyols, the foam is showing promise as it meets…

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