The Biofore concept car, a joint effort by UPM (Helsinki, Finland) and Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, is to premiere at the 84th Geneva International Motor Show, 6-16 March, 2014. The unique concept car is designed to be a futuristic, street-legal vehicle which demonstrates the use of renewable biomaterials in the automotive industry. Various parts of the concept car will be made from UPM’s bio-based materials – the UPM Formi biocomposite and UPM Grada thermoformable wood material. Tagging Options Domain: All Sites Keywords: biopolymer polypropylene cellulose-reinforced concept car automotive lightweighting green cars green transportation read more
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Concept car features extensive use of bio-based materials
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