Ford, Jose Cuervo Team Up to Make Car Parts from Agave

          &#auto83; Ford Motor Company and Jose Cuervo&#auto74; are exploring the use of agave plants to develop a sustainable bioplastic material to incorporate in vehicles, giving the agave fiber byproduct a second chance at usefulness
          &#auto83; Researchers are testing the material's durability and heat resistance for potential use in vehicle interior and exterior components such as wiring harnesses and storage bins          
          &#auto83; Success in developing the sustainable composite could reduce the weight of car parts, helping to improve fuel economy; the new material could alleviate the use of petrochemicals, decreasing the overall impact of vehicles on the environment
          Ford Motor Company is teaming up with Jose Cuervo&#auto74; to explore the use of the tequila producer's agave plant byproduct to develop more sustainable bioplastics to employ in Ford vehicles.
          Ford and Jose Cuervo are testing the bioplastic for use in vehicle interior and exterior components such as wiring harnesses, HVAC units and storage bins. Initial assessments suggest the material holds great promise due to its durability and aesthetic qualities. Success in developing a sustainable composite could reduce vehicle weight and lower energy consumption, while paring the use of petrochemicals and the impact of vehicle production on the environment.
          "As a leader in the sustainability space, we are developing new technologies to efficiently employ discarded materials and fibers, while potentially reducing the use of petrochemicals and light-weighting our vehicles for desired fuel economy," said Debbie Mielewski, Ford senior technical leader, sustainability research department.
          The growth cycle of the agave plant is a minimum seven-year process. Once harvested, the heart of the plant is roasted, before grinding and extracting its juices for distillation. Jose Cuervo uses a portion of the remaining agave fibers as compost for its farms, and local artisans make crafts and agave paper from the remnants. 
          Ford began researching the use of sustainable materials in its vehicles in enFord Motor CompanyFord Motor CompanyFord Motor Company. Today, the automaker uses eight sustainable-based materials in its vehicles including soy foam, castor oil, wheat straw, kenaf fiber, cellulose, wood, coconut fiber and rice hulls.
          According to the United Nations Environment Programme, 5 billion metric tons of agricultural biomass waste is produced annually. A byproduct of agriculture, the supply of materials is abundant and often underutilized. Yet the materials can be relatively low cost, and can help manufacturers to offset the use of glass fibers and talc for more sustainable, lightweight products. 
          "There are about 4Ford Motor CompanyFord Motor Company pounds of plastic on a typical car," said Mielewski. "Our job is to find the right place for a green composite like this to help our impact on the planet. It is work that I'm really proud of, and it could have broad impact across numerous industries."
Ford, Jose Cuervo Team Up to Make Car Parts from Agave
 
Ford, Jose Cuervo Team Up to Make Car Parts from Agave
Ford, Jose Cuervo Team Up to Make Car Parts from Agave Ford, Jose Cuervo Team Up to Make Car Parts from Agave

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