Subject: |
UK - biodegradable car debut |
Country: |
UK |
Source: |
WARMER BULLETIN ENEWS #22-2007-June 01, 2007 |
Date: |
6/2007
|
Submitted by: |
Kit Strange/Warmer Bulletin
|
Curiosity (text): |
The Guardian reports that a biodegradable car has made its British debut at the Science Museum in London, at an exhibition to celebrate 100 years of plastic-making.
Incorporated into the body panels of the single-seater Toyota I-Unit are degradable fibres from kenaf, a type of Asian hemp. The driver controls the speed, direction and braking using a single orb-like control. The car is powered by two lithium ion batteries, allowing it to reach up to 25mph. Wing mirrors are replaced by proximity sensors and light-emitting diodes.
|