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Ford Takes On Stinky Car Interiors

October 26, 2012 By Nadeem

Early last year, a study conducted by researchers at Queen Mary University in London found that car interiors are home to more bacteria than public toilets. Since then, the idea of developing a self-sanitizing car has kept automakers busy. The biggest advancement, of course, came when Nissan announced that its new NV200 taxi cab would be trimmed in antimicrobial nonstick … [Read more...] about Ford Takes On Stinky Car Interiors

NY Taxis Feature Antibacterial Fabric

May 12, 2011 By Nadeem

WIRED reports that Nissan just won a 10 year contract (worth over $1 billion) to supply the city of New York with new taxi cabs. The Nissan NV200, a "cleaner, greener" cab, will soon replace the iconic Ford Crown Victoria. So what makes the NV200 so special? For one thing, its interior is trimmed in antimicrobial nonstick upholstery that resembles leather. … [Read more...] about NY Taxis Feature Antibacterial Fabric

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