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ISU study finds large potential for biobased materials in auto industry, but with challenges

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However, they noted, there are also many challenges associated with the use of biobased parts in the auto industry. The Saturn L300 and European-market Opel Vectra have package trays and door panel inserts made of a kenaf and flax mixture. Cost to manufacture is one of the main considerations. General Motors.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Plans Saturn Vue PHEV-10. Aims to get Saturn Vue on road in 2010; no production goal. Mazda Ford Partner was reported to be developing Series PHEV based on Mazda 5 MPV platform. Lutz said GM is pushing to have Saturn Vue plug-in hybrid on the road by 2009. -- ( Autoweek ). "I See Chevy Volt for latest.

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