On this day, January 13, in 1942 (67 years ago), Henry Ford patented a plastic bodied automobile. During that time, plastic was a relatively new material and was becoming more and more useful in all kinds of industries. Ford called the car the HEMP car. It was 30% lighter than ordinary cars. Although most cars today are made of metal, for safety purposes, plastic parts are becoming more common.
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