As if the Prius weren’t green enough, Toyota plans to go even greener for the future by creating a car—the 1/X plug-in hybrid—using a bioplastic body made out of seaweed. Named the 1/X (pronounced 1-x’th) after the fraction of its carbon footprint compared to other vehicles, the hybrid is greener than others not only because of it gas mileage: Compared to standard petroleum-based plastic, bioplastic allegedly produces up to 60 percent less carbon dioxide and uses about 30 percent less energy as well. Toyota plans on presenting their 1/X concept car at the Melbourne Motor Show on Feb

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Toyota Planning to Build a Car out of Seaweed; Tofu Cushions Not Included [Concepts]