How Henry Ford's 1941 soybean car challenged the future of steel automobiles

Henry Ford explored using farm crops for car manufacturing decades ago. His 1941 experimental vehicle featured a lightweight plastic body derived from plants. This innovative project aimed to reduce reliance on traditional industrial materials. World War II halted production, and petrochemicals later dominated the industry. However, Ford's early ideas inspired modern plant-based automotive materials.

By TIMESOFINDIA.COM