In Canada, the Winnipeg Free Press reports that the Composites Innovation Centre is making progress with biocomposites. According to the article, Buhler Industries conducted testing on their Versatile tractors during a Manitoba harvest.
The biocomposites were used in bumpers, a fan intake part and the hood, and reportedly held up just as well as traditional fiberglass laden parts. The fibers used were sourced from a courser agave fiber, combined with hemp.
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