In 1941, Henry Ford unveiled a prototype car made from soybeans and plant fibers. It was lighter than steel, surprisingly tough, and decades ahead of its time. Ford, a farm boy turned industrial giant, believed crops could build cars as well as feed people. His engineers created https://t.co/QLbpsiJimM

In 1941, Henry Ford unveiled a prototype car made from soybeans and plant fibers. It was lighter than steel, surprisingly tough, and decades ahead of its time. Ford, a farm boy turned industrial giant, believed crops could build cars as well as feed people. His engineers created https://t.co/QLbpsiJimM

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May 18, 2026 at 09:28AM