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StangFlyer · 08-21-2007, 08:32 PM

Ford Motor Company and Lear Corporation have joined forces to produce seat foam made from soy-based materials. The first application will appear in the 2008 Ford Mustang. Ford has a rich history in incorporating soy-based materials into its products that dates back to the Model T. Ford’s industry-leading work with soy-foams was showcased in its award-winning Model U concept, which featured soy-based seat cushions and soy-based resin composite tailgate. Environmental advantages of soy-foam ... [MORE]

08-21-2007, 08:32 PM	#1
StangFlyer Founder Join Date: Jun 1995 Location: Michigan Posts: 19,326	Ford, Lear to launch industry' first soy based seat foam in 2008 Ford Mustang Ford Motor Company and Lear Corporation have joined forces to produce seat foam made from soy-based materials. The first application will appear in the 2008 Ford Mustang. Ford has a rich history in incorporating soy-based materials into its products that dates back to the Model T. Ford’s industry-leading work with soy-foams was showcased in its award-winning Model U concept, which featured soy-based seat cushions and soy-based resin composite tailgate. Environmental advantages of soy-foam ... [MORE]