Toyota announces improved “Ecological Plasticâ€

Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by Tideland Prius, Oct 16, 2010.

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  1. qbee42

    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    Ever notice how Hyo is always wearing sunglasses? Just saying...

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    #21 qbee42, Oct 18, 2010
  2. Boo

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    Some people have speculated that the increased use of food/plant based "Ecological Plastic" under the hood (wire covers, hoses, etc.) and in the cabin is more attractive to rodents and leads to more wire-chewing and nesting by rodents.
     
    #22 Boo, Oct 18, 2010
  3. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Ok yeah the HS uses hemp... kenaf seeds to be specific.
     
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    Toyota engineers, PLEASE SCREEN OPENINGS VULNERABLE TO RODENT INTRUSION, ETC. AND USE RODENT RESISTANT COATINGS ON WIRING!!!!!!!!
    THIS IS MAKING OUR LIVES MISERABLE AND IS TERRIBLY EXPENSIVE. SIMPLE FIX FOR AN OTHERWISE GREAT VEHICLE.
     
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