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Old 02-11-2012, 09:38 PM
 
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I came across this and find it amazing just how inventive humanity can be when push comes to shove.

As far back as WW1 these vehicles used gas bags...

Talk about green transportation.




Low-tech Magazine: Gas Bag Vehicles
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Old 02-12-2012, 07:27 AM
 
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Look up "wood gas engine", that's also some very interesting technology.
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Old 02-14-2012, 08:00 AM
 
Location: On the brink of WWIII
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going to start pumping veggie oil through my diesel by fall...
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Old 02-15-2012, 11:42 AM
 
Location: New Albany, Indiana (Greater Louisville)
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There is actually a BUNCH of petroleum left out there, it's just much more expensive to recover and refine.

I think you'll see people start shortening their commutes (what a novel idea!!!!!) and take fewer long trips on vacation.
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Old 02-21-2012, 09:44 PM
 
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Not exacting what our grandads had but,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Solar Powered Quadricycle

Solar Powered Quadricycle! - YouTube


Look where we've come from ..............
Ethanol Fuel History.



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Old 02-22-2012, 06:04 AM
 
Location: central Indiana
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Look where we've come from ..............
Ethanol Fuel History.



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I notice they didn't mention Prohibition and Rockefeller. Chattering Uncontrollably » Blog Archive » Rockefeller, gasoline and Prohibition.
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