After the successful debut of the Toyota Prius, it looks like Toyota Motors is taking it to the next level as it is reportedly planning the car of the future using bioplastic materials made from seaweed.
Named the 1/X (pronounced 1-x’th) after the fraction of its carbon footprint compared to other vehicles, the hybrid is greener than others not only because of it gas mileage: Compared to standard petroleum-based plastic, bioplastic allegedly produces up to 60 percent less carbon dioxide and uses about 30 percent less energy as well.
Toyota plans on presenting their 1/X concept car at the Melbourne Motor Show on Feb. 28, even though it could be another 15 years until this seaweed car actually makes it to production.
(Source) Wired
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