Ford's foam creation using CO2

Ford researchers foresee the new materials going into production vehicles within five years; future goals include developing other plastic materials using captured carbon to help reduce further the need for fossil fuel-based plastics.

Autocar Professional BureauBy Autocar Professional Bureau calendar 20 May 2016 Views icon4701 Views Share - Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to LinkedIn Share to Whatsapp
Ford's foam creation using CO2

Ford Motor Company is the first automaker to formulate and test new foam and plastic components using carbon dioxide as the feedstock. Researchers expect to see the new biomaterials in Ford production vehicles within five years.

Click here to read the full story

RELATED ARTICLES
Video: Women Make Up 40% of Workforce at JSW MG Motor India's Halol Plant

auther Prerna Lidhoo calendar11 Mar 2026

The automaker is expanding female participation on the shopfloor and in sales, backed by dedicated support programmes fo...

Video- Nidhi Kaistha’s Inspiring Journey | Women Leading in the Auto Industry | Women's Day Special

auther Autocar Professional Bureau calendar11 Mar 2026

Lamborghini India head Nidhi Kaistha reflects on resilience, leadership and breaking barriers, sharing how women are inf...

Video- The Next Step is to Scale Mahindra’s Electric SUVs Without Losing the Soul: Reeti Nageshri

auther Prerna Lidhoo calendar09 Mar 2026

Reeti Nageshri on Mahindra's 41,000 EV milestone, winning new customers, her unconventional career journey, and empoweri...