No one in the industry ever thought that insulating car wiring with mouse food could cause a problem.
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'They love it': Rodents target eco-friendly wiring insulation in vehicles | CTV News | Autos
Automakers including Toyota, Honda and Subaru have turned to an eco-friendly, soy-based type of insulation coating in their vehicles that has attracted the attention and tastes of rodents such as rats, mice and squirrels. The rodents have been chewing the apparently delicious insulation and exposing the bare wires, resulting in expensive repairs for the vehicle's owners.
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Toyota used soy-based wiring in its cars, now rodents are literally tearing them apart – BGR
You see, Toyota's been using some fancy new wires that are great for the environment. In fact, they're so nature-friendly, they're actually mouse food.
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I would bet those aren't the only companies using soy-insulated wiring.
Bruce
From:
'They love it': Rodents target eco-friendly wiring insulation in vehicles | CTV News | Autos
Automakers including Toyota, Honda and Subaru have turned to an eco-friendly, soy-based type of insulation coating in their vehicles that has attracted the attention and tastes of rodents such as rats, mice and squirrels. The rodents have been chewing the apparently delicious insulation and exposing the bare wires, resulting in expensive repairs for the vehicle's owners.
From:
Toyota used soy-based wiring in its cars, now rodents are literally tearing them apart – BGR
You see, Toyota's been using some fancy new wires that are great for the environment. In fact, they're so nature-friendly, they're actually mouse food.
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I would bet those aren't the only companies using soy-insulated wiring.
Bruce