Autos getting decarbonized materials in climate push

Automakers and suppliers are hunting for greener versions of basic materials that go into their vehicles and parts. Many basic materials have remained the same for decades, but a new determination to improve its environmental impact is spurring the industry to make changes in the way future vehicles are built. In November, Forvia, the world’s seventh-largest parts maker, launched Materi’act — a brand dedicated to developing and manufacturing sustainable materials such as…