Researchers Developing Car Parts From Grass

Bio-degradable plant-based car parts promise higher fuel efficiency.

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June 12, 2001, 6:00 AM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"Researchers in Australia and England are working on developing materials from plants like hemp and elephant grass to replace plastic and metal-based car components. Scientists say the materials are biodegradable and can increase fuel efficiency since they weigh about 30 percent less than currently used materials."

Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan

FULL STORY: Scientists Develop Car Parts From Hemp, Grass

Wednesday, June 6, 2001 in National Geographic

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