2010 Toyota Prius interior to feature ecological plastics
By Andrew C., 30 Aug, 2010. 0 Comments
2009 Toyota Prius
When the fresh Prius is officially introduced at the Detroit Auto Show next month, its inside will highlight important utilization of so-called "ecological plastics". These are polymer materials take from biomass oils instead than petroleum. Toyota had its first use of bioplastics in 2003 in the Japanese market Raum. Ford initially utilized such materials in 2007 when items like soy-foam seat cushions emerged initially in the Mustang and then the Escape. Toyota intends to employ bioplastics for headliners, rocker panel, scuff plates, and seats. Toyota plans to utilize the new plastic for up to 60 percent of the plastic components within vehicles like the Prius and the new Lexus HS250h by the end of next year. [source autobloggreen]
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