12-14-2009, 01:33 PM
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Green Tires From Orange Peels Use Less Oil, Bring Better MPGs
Pretty cool idea IMO, especially since peels aren't too useful anyways. I definitely like the idea of reducing the petroleum usage in manufacturing of the tire. Lower rolling resistance just makes it even better, and a 20% claimed improvement none the less! 
Green Tires From Orange Peels Use Less Oil, Bring Better MPGs - Green Car Reports
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12-14-2009, 04:40 PM
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This is fantastic because I won't have to worry about the termites eating my tires anymore.  .
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I like the mention that they squeal more when driven hard - that's good feedback to have, reminds the driver that they're on "thin ice"
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Wow, looks like I can start producing "orange/green" tires: My Wife eats lots of oranges, 3-6 each day, so we have alot of waste peels going to the compost. One new tire every week and we be rollin'
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12-14-2009, 05:53 PM
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Great. Tire smoke that smells like orange juice and exhaust that smells like french fries... I'm going to be hungry all the time. :-)
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Great. Tire smoke that smells like orange juice and exhaust that smells like french fries... I'm going to be hungry all the time. :-)
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I think the California air might have something to do with that, too... 
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Wait...Oranges have peels!?!? I've always just eaten them like apples. Guess I'll have to start peeling them then <shrug>.
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I knew a guy in high school who ate them that way.
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I eat apple cores. I can't stand orange peels, though. Bananas either.
It's a good use for an existing waste stream... imagine canned oranges and such.
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And I love the aerodynamic hub caps :-)
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