Canadian auto-makers are taking a new approach to weight reduction and environmental impact by experimenting with a natural alternative to synthetic fiberglass.

Their replacement?

You guessed it, Hemp.

The wonder-fiber can be processed into a state that is very similar to traditional fiberglass and is lighter and cheaper.

Just don’t get pulled over and expect the officer to believe it’s the outside of the car, not the inside of the car that reeks. (Like the van above that was made out of weed, from Cheech & Chong’s movie “Up In Smoke”)

Photo Source: Paramount Pictures, Story Via: Autoblog