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University of Tennessee to head $250M advanced composites manufacturing institute; Ford, Honda and Volkswagen members

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The Institute will focus on lowering the overall manufacturing costs of advanced composites by 50%, reducing the energy used to make composites by 75% and increasing the recyclability of composites to over 95% within the next decade. Honda R&D Americas, Inc.; Honda R&D Americas, Inc.; Adherent Technologies, Inc.;

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

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A study by researchers at Iowa State University has determined that the automotive industry has a very large potential to utilize biobased materials. Cost to manufacture is one of the main considerations. Sustainability/carbon foot print. This car also includes a bioplastic for the instrument panel and other interior fittings.