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Ford eyes dandelions as sustainable alternative to synthetic rubber

Ford, in conjunction with Ohio State University, is turning to the humble garden weed as sustainable resource, researching the dandelion's potential use as an alternative to synthetic rubber. While the automaker already makes considerable use of sustainable materials in its vehicles – such as soy foam seat cushions and straw-filled plastic for interior trim – this latest discovery opens up a wealth of new possibilities for automotive applications. According to research conducted by Ford, a milky-white substance that is found in certain dandelion roots can produce a sustainable rubber that could be used to create plastic parts for vehicle interiors.

Mitsubishi goes electric

By Ben Oliver First Official Pictures 24 October 2007 12:58 What on earth is that? The iMIEV Sport, a teardrop coupe based on the same running gear as the regular iMIEV (more of which shortly), but with two in-wheel electric motors at the front to complement the single electric motor under the boot driving the rear wheels. The firm says the set-up can mimic the four-wheel drive grip of the S-AWC system used in the Evo X, but there are no plans to put it into production.

Chrysler sets prices on the 200 sedan, Town & Country minivan

The base model of Chrysler's new 200 sedan will cost $20,745, including destination charges. The top models will come in at $25,245, the company said on Wednesday. The 200 is Chrysler's newest model in the midsize-sedan segment, replacing the Sebring.