Faurecia turns to hemp to reduce reliance on plastic parts


Automotive News Europe

As suppliers experiment with new materials to cut vehicle weight and reduce their environmental footprints, French interiors supplier Faurecia has turned to plant materials to do both.
Using a type of hemp, Faurecia is experimenting with producing injection-molded auto parts that reduce its reliance on plastics.
 
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