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Oct 12th, 2004, 12:20 AM
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Chips are down for 'Spud car'
September 25 2004 at 12:11PM
Toyota's latest environmentally friendly concept car is made from potatoes.
Rear bumpers, trims and mats in the ES3 prototype hatchback are built from a plastic derived from a natural acid in sweet potatoes. The organically formed substance is perfectly biodegradable as well as being as tough as conventional materials.
A spokesman for the car firm told the Daily Mirror: "It's proven science and environmentally kinder. Eco-plastic has enormous potential."
Toyotas made using potatoes are being introduced in Japan and may soon be launched in the UK. - Ananova.com
Chips are down for 'Spud car'
September 25 2004 at 12:11PM
Toyota's latest environmentally friendly concept car is made from potatoes.
Rear bumpers, trims and mats in the ES3 prototype hatchback are built from a plastic derived from a natural acid in sweet potatoes. The organically formed substance is perfectly biodegradable as well as being as tough as conventional materials.
A spokesman for the car firm told the Daily Mirror: "It's proven science and environmentally kinder. Eco-plastic has enormous potential."
Toyotas made using potatoes are being introduced in Japan and may soon be launched in the UK. - Ananova.com