Car manufacturer Ford is working with suppliers to integrate bamboo into its cars. The fast-growing plant is renowned for its impressive tensile strength and ability to withstand fierce heat. Bamboo has been used in the construction of many buildings around the world, including a number of skyscrapers that have stood since their completion more than 100 years ago.
Car manufacturer Ford is working with suppliers to integrate bamboo into its cars. The fast-growing plant is renowned for its impressive tensile strength and ability to withstand fierce heat. Ford has a history of using sustainable products, from recycled plastics to make carpeting to Soy-based foams for seats, and recently worked with tequila producer Jose Cuervo to explore uses of its agave plant byproduct.