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The Benefits of Trimming in Bamboo

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We all know that customizing vehicle interiors involves a delicate balance of form and function – especially when constructing solid structures like dashboards, consoles and speaker cabinets. While the go to material for these types of projects is usually wood or fiberglass, both have serious drawbacks that need to be considered. Wood is easy to work with, but it often adds … [Read more...] about The Benefits of Trimming in Bamboo

Interior Plastics Get Moo-re Weird

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I'm waiting for Kia to start trimming its cars in squirrel tails, because the list of things that automakers are using to manufacture their cabins are getting weirder by the day. We've already told you about Toyota's use of sugarcane, Nissan's use of water bottles, Ford's use of recycled jeans pants and Hyundai's use of volcanic rock. Now, the University of Alberta is … [Read more...] about Interior Plastics Get Moo-re Weird

How Can Car Interiors Be Eco-Friendly?

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Until recently, the scope of eco-friendly cars was limited to those that are good on gas or run on an alternative source of power (like electricity). However, recent innovations have extended the definition of what is eco-friendly to cars that are composed of natural and recycled materials - both outside and in. Dave Roos of the Discovery Channel recently published a short, but … [Read more...] about How Can Car Interiors Be Eco-Friendly?