[eye30]

Car parts of the future could be made out of a surprising material. Wood.

Researchers in Japan are working to create a strong material out of wood pulp that could replace steel parts in vehicles within a decade.

Work is also charging ahead in the country to develop plastics that can withstand high temperatures, to replace metal for parts near the engine.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41145744

[John B]

Termites in Australia would be saying  " bring them on "   

[mickd]

Just when they had the problem of rust sorted   

[nzenigma]

Termites in Australia would be saying  " bring them on "   

 New Australian Design Rules will include CCA (Arsenic) treatment.

[Dazzler]

A prototype crashed the other day! Apparently they are quite safe, no injuries except a splinter in his arse! 

[nzenigma]

A prototype crashed the other day! Apparently they are quite safe, no injuries except a splinter in his arse! 

Meanwhile, new lighter chop sticks with skid marks have appeared in Japanese restaurants.

[Dazzler]

I wooden buy one, but people from the "sticks" might..