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Upholstery May One Day Replace Batteries

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It’s no secret that "smart fabrics" are the wave of the future. Automakers are using them in concept vehicles to control equipment, provide interior lighting, make airbags more effective and more. Now, researchers in the U.S. and China are using smart fabrics to harness and store energy to power equipment — a technology that if applied to cars could replace batteries and be a … [Read more...] about Upholstery May One Day Replace Batteries

Interior Maker Takes on Flint Water Crisis

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It's not easy to find the silver lining in Flint's water crisis — but at least one company is trying. C3 Venture, a manufacturer of plastics for automotive interiors, recently announced that it's investing $9.68 million to open a new facility in the Michigan city, where it will hire 380 locals to recycle plastic water bottles used by residents without access to clean tap water … [Read more...] about Interior Maker Takes on Flint Water Crisis

Automakers Pursue Alternative Fabrics

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Over the past decade, automakers have attempted to develop high-quality, sustainable fabrics from odd sources — including pineapple leaves, water bottles, fruit paste, old pants, Christmas trees, sugarcane, newspapers, and even recycled dollar bills. In a recent article, BBC Autos highlights some of the most promising materials in development and speculates as to why … [Read more...] about Automakers Pursue Alternative Fabrics