Germany’s auto giant announced last week a partnership with the German start-up Revoltech GmbH to research and develop sustainable materials made from industrial hemp.
Volkswagen mentioned that a material derived from hemp fibers could serve as a sustainable surface option in their models starting in 2028.
This 100% bio-based hemp material uses by-products from the local hemp industry, is compatible with current industrial manufacturing processes, and can be either recycled or composted once it has reached the end of its use in a vehicle.
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