There's nothing strange about trimming vehicle cabins in wood veneer – it's been done for years. But how about using reclaimed wood from old logs and fence posts to do it? As odd as that might sound, it's exactly what some car companies are doing. … [Read more...] about Reclaimed Wood Finds its Way into Cars
Green Upholstery
Nissan Leaf to be Trimmed in Sugarcane
The all-electric Nissan Leaf already features upholstery made from recycled water bottles. Now its seats, door panels, headrests and center armrest will be trimmed in ECO CIRCLE Plantfiber – a new fabric partially derived from sugarcane. … [Read more...] about Nissan Leaf to be Trimmed in Sugarcane
Photo: An Eco-Friendly Soft Top?
While Ford is dumping loads of money and resources into developing new interior fabrics made from plants, the owner of this Volkswagen Jetta has taken a more organic approach. … [Read more...] about Photo: An Eco-Friendly Soft Top?
The Peugeot that’s Trimmed in Newspaper
Peugeot debuted its eco-friendly Onyx concept car at the 2012 Paris Motor Show earlier this month. Built in association with Dutch design firm Vij5, the Onyx features a one-of-a-kind interior cabin trimmed in NewspaperWood – a material made from recycled newspaper. … [Read more...] about The Peugeot that’s Trimmed in Newspaper
Modern Meadow Makes Leather in Labs
A shortage in the world's supply of leather has caused ripple effects throughout the auto upholstery industry – most notably, an increase in the price of quality hides. While most industry insiders – from tanneries to trim shops – are at the mercy of cattle farmers, one company is working to sever our reliance on animals once and for all. No, I'm not talking about faux … [Read more...] about Modern Meadow Makes Leather in Labs
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