You've heard of a car that runs on vegetable oil, but what about one made of plants too? Top-to-bottom biodegradability or recyclability is the goal of students at the University of Warwick in the United Kingdom who built the Eco One, a biofueled race car with a hemp shell, flax-fiber brake pads, and tires manufactured with potato starch. Next to come are plant-based seats and seat belts, though the engine block and chassis are likely to remain aluminum and steel, both readily recyclable.
You've heard of a car that runs on vegetable oil, but what about one made of plants too? Top-to-bottom biodegradability or recyclability is the goal of students at the University of Warwick in the United Kingdom who built the Eco One, a biofueled race car with a hemp shell, flax-fiber brake pads, and tires manufactured with potato starch. Next to come are plant-based seats and seat belts, though the engine block and chassis are likely to remain aluminum and steel, both readily recyclable.