A car called 'Splinter' The hi-tech car in the picture looks like something from the future, but it's
actually just made (0) of wood. Joe Harmon, the man
(13)
... developed the 'Splinter car, claims it could travel at over 385km
per hour. Harmon carried out lots of experiments (14) order to build
as (15) different parts of the car as possible using wood. This includes
the bodywork and the frame, as (16) as some components of the
wheels.
Harmon designed and built the car for a project at university. It was
(17) his intention to persuade people that wood is the best material
for making cars. Instead, he says his aims (18) to develop new ways
of working and to find (19) innovative way to use wood. Several
companies have paid to sponsor the car (20) ... as to have the right to
use Joe's ideas in their products.
Harmon is confident his car could last (21) very long time in spite
(22) the fact that it's made from wood. However, you probably
wouldn't want to leave the car parked in the street (23) ... day long in
winter. Also, if the car caught fire, considerably (24) ...of it would be
damaged than if the same thing happened to a normal vehicle.
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