As the automotive industry gears itself towards a greener future through energy efficiency, low carbon sources of fuels, and even zero-carbon vehicles through EVs, their attention has also turned towards other materials in the vehicle that contribute to a carbon footprint.
In this context, there is an increasing potential to use renewable and sustainable sources/materials to produce textile materials for the interiors of automobiles. This field holds much promise.
How does it work?
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Sustainability benefitsBy having them made from natural sources, sustainable automotive interiors and textiles create less post life disposal problems as they are biodegradable, and as they are renewable, they also have a low carbon footprint. |
Highlights/USPSome of the leading US and EU carmakers are already (as of 2020) incorporating many sustainable textiles in their auto interiors. |
Stage of commercializationEarly commercialization |
Types of professionals who can improve the solutionMaterials engineers, Textile designers, Automotive designers, Automobile engineers
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Specifically relevant to any geography?Nil
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Decarbonization PotentialLow-Moderate
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Value ChainTextile fabric production , Apparel or accessories , |
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