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Ford and tequila — an unlikely paring

The auto company is teaming up with Jose Cuervo to make sustainable car parts

Ford wants to make parts from left over agave plants. 
Ford wants to make parts from left over agave plants. 
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A new partnership between Ford and Jose Cuervo.

Yes, Jose Cuervo, the tequila Jose Cuervo.

Turns out once the tequila’s made, there’s a bunch of really fibrous agave plant stuff left over.

Ford says it could use it to make wiring harnesses or cup holders, maybe.

Interestingly, Ford already uses soy foam, castor oil, wheat straw, coconut fiber and rice hulls in its cars.

Me? I drink beer.

 

 

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