The truck above is powered by a wood gas generator, except this one runs on coffee grounds. The Cafe Racer is a 1975 GMC pickup that essentially burns up used coffee to create a combustible gas. The gas is filtered on its way to the engine and, Viola, a caffeine-powered truck.
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A Truck That Runs on Coffee Grounds (and How Wood-Gas Powers Cars With Garbage) : Gas 2.0
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Submitted by claybodie on Thu, 2008-05-15 20:27. | Tags: transportation | activism | alternative fuels | automobiles | car hacks | diy | gasification | lifehacks | transportation | Wood Gas | wood gas generator
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21 Environmentally Friendly Home Improvement Ideas
(via www.toolbarn.com)
Making home improvements not only beautifies your house but also adds to it's value. However as homeowners become more environmentally conscious they look for ways to improve their homes and make them as "green" as possible. Here is a list of 21 home improvement tips for your home.
Submitted by siliconskater on Thu, 2007-09-06 14:02. | Tags: architecture | home improvement | lifehacks
