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According to a press release issued earlier today by Ford, the automaker is the first in the industry to formulate and test new foam components made from 50 percent CO2-based polyols. The new biomaterial shows promise, already meeting rigorous automotive standards, and Ford expects it to be used in underhood and seating applications within the next five years. Using the new materials could help Ford reduce its petroleum...

".@Ford Turning Captured CO2 Into Car Parts, Expanding Healthcare Outreach in Africa https://t.co/wt7GZECo2x"

— Sustainable Brands (@SustainBrands) May 17, 2016

Ford has always been a pioneer in the automotive industry. This Earth Day, Ford is showing us how they're setting the bar even higher and advancing into new territory with the new 2016 Ford F-150, which is poised to become one of the lowest carbon footprint full-size trucks on the market.

The aluminum in the #Ford #F150 goes on quite a journey from scrap to assembly and back again. #EarthDayhttps://t.co/YrgBrwZthi

— Ford Motor Company (@Ford) April 22, 2016