Way back in 1941, Henry Ford developed an automobile prototype whose body panels and interior were made from bioplastics, though that term was unheard of at the time. Soybeans, hemp and flax were the main ingredients. Somehow the formula was lost. Now we’re raising funds to create a documentary about this amazing car. Below is a short teaser video that highlights what we are about. This is a powerful story with all sorts of implications for the future. Your support is truly appreciated…
Way ahead of it’s time…
This car was 30% lighter than steel, increasing gas mileage significantly. It also ran on hemp and soybean oils, helping to realize Ford’s dream of industry and agriculture working together to create a culture of abundance. Then things got weird…
It was World War II that overtook the United States just as the prototype was revealed. The war, commercial interests invested in steel and petrochemicals and an unhappy employee all conspired to prevent further development of this amazing car.