Biodegradable Car Parts From Grass

An unnamed reader writes: "The CBC is reporting that scientists from the University of Warwick in England are working to develop biodegradable cars using Elephant grass." Elephant grass, for those unblessed with it, is a quick-growing, low-maintenance woody plant akin to bamboo. The idea of cheaply growing eco-friendly parts to make durable goods certainly appeals.

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Ok, grass car parts, very nice

[ackthpt]

Reminded me of stories I've heard about ceramic engines (ok, where are they, hmmm? And I don't mean the aluminum silicon blocks) and plastic engine parts. All I've seen so far are carbon valve springs.

I suppose if they adopted this technology, Detroit could get a variation on it's nickname... Mow-town.

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