#Ford is committed to reducing our planetary impact. Watch how we’re testing making vehicle plastics from CO2.https://t.co/YkInvj7j6T
— Ford Drive Green (@FordDriveGreen) May 17, 2016
The majority of our atmosphere is made of nitrogen. Following that, the oxygen we all love to breathe. Then there is a small amount of argon, an inert gas. Finally, about 0.03 percent is made up of carbon dioxide.
It sounds like a tiny amount, but carbon is a surprisingly important part of the air. Plants "breathe" carbon dioxide, and use it to grow. It also is very effective at trapping the heat of the sun, contributing to climate change.
Ford is teaming up with the company Novomer to help fight climate change, by making plastic vehicle materials out of "thin air" -- using carbon dioxide. Novomer's process is inspired by the chemical pathways used by plants to convert atmospheric carbon into solid-state carbon.
Utilizing captured carbon is the latest in two decades worth of research into sustainable materials projects. Current Ford vehicles contain soy-based seat cushion foam, plant-fiber reinforced plastics, fabrics made with recycled bottles, and more.
Learn more about how Ford is helping the environment and progressing scientific innovation at Dean Arbour Ford Lincoln, and check out our new inventory.