Ralph Cramden wrote:Ralph Cramden wrote:
"Some are blaming the auto industry’s shift to wire insulation made from soy, as well as rice husks, wood, peanut oil, corn and other sugars. Critics charge that plant-based plastics give off a faint vanilla smell when warm, turning vehicles into a moveable feast for pests.
Automotive wiring used to be coated with less appetizing polymer-based plastic insulation. But over the past 20 years, manufacturers have adopted biodegradable materials to make recycling easier and to meet sustainability targets set by well-meaning government policy."
And there you have it. Don't ***** when dropping a thousand or two to rewire your car. You'll just be doing your own part to save the Earth. It's always the well meaning things imposed that backfire.
agesilaus wrote:
It seems that certain manufacturers are using wiring insulation that is attractive to rodents: Article
Sounds like a great science fair project for some high schooler out there, do mice prefer the new wiring vs the old.
Ralph Cramden wrote:
"Some are blaming the auto industry’s shift to wire insulation made from soy, as well as rice husks, wood, peanut oil, corn and other sugars. Critics charge that plant-based plastics give off a faint vanilla smell when warm, turning vehicles into a moveable feast for pests.
Automotive wiring used to be coated with less appetizing polymer-based plastic insulation. But over the past 20 years, manufacturers have adopted biodegradable materials to make recycling easier and to meet sustainability targets set by well-meaning government policy."
And there you have it. Don't ***** when dropping a thousand or two to rewire your car. You'll just be doing your own part to save the Earth. It's always the well meaning things imposed that backfire.
