Green revolution in auto-industry
April 14, 2009
Firestone Autocare shops in two American States are test marketing the use of twice-refined, used motor oil during routine car servicing.
The mind boggles that sufficient oil is available for collection, re-refining, and distribution to justify the program.
However, economics will determine whether the program is ultimately successful or not.
Recycling used oil uses 85% less energy than processing oil from new, Firestone executives claim. Many parallels to recycling tyres by retreading them can be drawn.
Good on them for having a go.
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Entry Filed under: Automotive industry, Environment, Our Experts, car repair and servicing. Tags: car servicing, Environment, firestone, firestone autocare, motor oil, oil refining, recycling.
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