Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Toyota engineers new flower species to absorb emissions at Prius factories

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By Brian Merchant, Brooklyn, New York  on 10.28.09

Toyota has long faced the criticism that the process of manufacturing Priuses has a larger environmental impact than most cars. So the giant automaker came up with what's probably the most bizarre solution imaginable--Toyota genetically engineered two brand new species of flowers to absorb greenhouse gases at Prius manufacturing plants. While, you know, still making the place look pretty. …

Toyota Engineers New Flower Species to Absorb Emissions at Prius Factories

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