Being environmentally friendly is one of the major goals for every automaker in today’s market. From lowering emissions in gas-powered and hybrid models, to introducing EVs to the lineup, there are a number of actions brands all over the world are taking to reduce their impact on the environment and comply with increasingly strict regulations. Some steps taken to make a car greener, however, turn out to be anything but eco-friendly. One frequently mentioned example is “vegan leather”, essentially a fancy term for plastic; while no cows may be involved in its production, it’s not much kinder to the environment than real leather.
While vegan leather may be pointless in terms of reducing environmental impact, at least it doesn’t increase the risk of catastrophic damage to the vehicle, unlike another “green” material now used in car manufacturing which has caused headaches (and hefty repair bills) for many drivers.
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