Bio-based materials are transforming automotive production. Natural fibres like flax, hemp, kenaf and jute provide durable, lightweight component alternatives.
Discussions about sustainability in the automotive industry inevitably focus on electrification and the quest for zero emissions mobility. There are, however, other ways in which automakers and suppliers can introduce sustainable solutions. Many are well established, but one solution in particular is of growing interest in mainstream vehicle manufacturing: the use of bio-based materials.
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