Is bamboo the next carbon fibre?

Credit: Instructables

http://www.bbc.com/autos/story/20140523-car-industrys-miracle-material

http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1092320_could-renewable-bamboo-be-as-strong-as-carbon-fiber-for-lightweight-cars

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