Auto Parts From Fruit?

Lots of questions abound from this article. Edmunds' InsideLine.com reports that scientists are using topical fruits such as pineapples and bananas to make automotive plastics that are stronger, lighter and more eco-friendly than the petroleum-based plastics currently used in cars.

1) Will you be able to scratch-n-sniff?
2) Can it be used as survival food if you're stranded?
3) Does it turn into a smoothie in the rain?
4) Will it make it more difficult for car salespeople? Customers will be hunting for make, model, trim, color, and flavor?

Terrible humor aside, great technology in the research stage here.

Just the Facts:

• Scientists from Sao Paulo, Brazil, are using pineapples, bananas, coconuts and other tropical fruits to make a new generation of automotive plastics that are stronger, lighter and more eco-friendly than traditional petroleum-based plastics.
• The research, presented at a meeting of the American Chemical Society, notes that fruit-based plastic also is completely renewable.
• Scientists expect auto manufacturers to begin using fruit-based plastic within two years. 

Full article:
http://www.insideline.com:80/car-news/auto-parts-from-fruit.html