Coca-Cola, Ford Unveil Ford Fusion Energi With PlantBottle Technology Interior

(RTTNews) - The Coca-Cola Co. (COKE) and Ford Motor Co. (F) are collaborating on a first-ever interior fabric made from the same renewable material used to produce Coca-Cola's PlantBottle Technology packaging.

The two companies unveiled a Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid vehicle with Coca-Cola PlantBottle Technology interior fabric surfaces covering seat cushions, seat backs, head restraints, door panel inserts and headliners.

The research vehicle marks the first time PlantBottle Technology is applied beyond packaging. It also affirms a joint commitment by two global consumer icons to develop innovative new products produced from renewable materials.

Fabric made from PlantBottle Technology consists of up to 30 percent plant-based materials. The Ford Fusion Energi research vehicle will be on display later this month at the Los Angeles Auto Show.