grahamfitter
Expedition Leader
These guys are going to drive from UK to Timbuktu in a truck that runs on chocolate fuel: http://www.biotruck.co.uk/
Cheers,
Graham
Cheers,
Graham
Is Chocolate the Next Bio Fuel?
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Scott Brady
Founder
HA! I am sold.
Some for ME
Some for the TRUCK
Think of the survival potential
Some for ME
Some for the TRUCK
Think of the survival potential
KMR
Adventurer
:hehe: The first I heard of this was from DesertRose! How do you respond to that Roseann?!?!viatierra said:
I think it is a brilliant idea, it is important to make use of waste, and waste often gets a bad name in our society as messy and smelly, but chocolate waste is rather attractive in that regard.
If you look at their expedition, they have a chance to raise quite an awareness of biofuels by use of a base that folks can gravitate toward, and wrap their heads around.
And they are actually taking some valuable resources along with them to donate, including a biofuel distillery.
DesertRose
Safari Chick & Supporting Sponsor
I would definitely follow anyone in a chocolate truck or a zebra-striped truck.
DesertRose
Safari Chick & Supporting Sponsor
As we plan the Overland Journal FJ60 conservation vehicle project, I'm gravitating more toward (or at least investigating, with Kevin's excellent help) the first two tenets of the "green" movement: reduce, reuse, recycle. That's why I like this chocolate project - the lads involved are friends of Chris Scott, of Sahara Overland fame. It's a legitimate expedition, they both have expedition experience, and the project is being audited by an independent firm. It's not some "oooo! let's do an overland trip and call it green!" lark . . .
What we've been rambling about (in between me teasing Kevin about wearing a headlamp - so nerdly!:shakin: )
1) Reducing - weight on and in the vehicle, unnecessary stuff, and external doo-dads. So we're talking small multi-fuel stoves (burn the same stuff your truck does), simple camp setup, a very flush-fitting custom front bumper/guard, and light wheels/tires. Same goes for buying and using as much stuff that is sustainable and/or small or local industry businesses that have a commitment to the environment and their community.
2) Re-use - restore an older vehicle with a newer engine with better emission controls and fuel efficiency, and paying attention to other opportunities to re-use.
3) Recycle - checking into things like aluminum wheels - are they really recyclable? running biodiesel made from commercial-grade fuel made from waste oil (we have a plant opening in our region).
I like this train of thought. . . without going overboard.
After all, our footprint on the environment is so much more than just our vehicles . . . most of us in the First World could do a lot more for the world if we lived in small houses, bought less junk that doesn't last, and used alternative transport or walked more in our daily lives - even just walking to lunch from the office every day instead of driving would make a difference.
What we've been rambling about (in between me teasing Kevin about wearing a headlamp - so nerdly!:shakin: )
1) Reducing - weight on and in the vehicle, unnecessary stuff, and external doo-dads. So we're talking small multi-fuel stoves (burn the same stuff your truck does), simple camp setup, a very flush-fitting custom front bumper/guard, and light wheels/tires. Same goes for buying and using as much stuff that is sustainable and/or small or local industry businesses that have a commitment to the environment and their community.
2) Re-use - restore an older vehicle with a newer engine with better emission controls and fuel efficiency, and paying attention to other opportunities to re-use.
3) Recycle - checking into things like aluminum wheels - are they really recyclable? running biodiesel made from commercial-grade fuel made from waste oil (we have a plant opening in our region).
I like this train of thought. . . without going overboard.
After all, our footprint on the environment is so much more than just our vehicles . . . most of us in the First World could do a lot more for the world if we lived in small houses, bought less junk that doesn't last, and used alternative transport or walked more in our daily lives - even just walking to lunch from the office every day instead of driving would make a difference.
grahamfitter
Expedition Leader
DesertRose said:
Have you found a camp stove that runs cleanly on diesel and is good for cooking with?
Although I suppose if it runs on chocolate you'll never need to fire up the stove, just drink from the fuel bottle!
Cheers,
Graham
DesertRose
Safari Chick & Supporting Sponsor
The Winter Overland Journal will have an excellent 16-page review of stoves, including multi-fuel. You won't want to miss the article - it's excellent (I get to help copy edit the magazine, which means by the time you guys read it I've read it about 4 times already
Also check out:
http://www.campingsolutions.co.uk/campingsolutions_product.php?pdt=39
It looks like a heavy-duty version of the Hiker-Plus, the Optimus multi-fuel.
Also check out:
http://www.campingsolutions.co.uk/campingsolutions_product.php?pdt=39
It looks like a heavy-duty version of the Hiker-Plus, the Optimus multi-fuel.
mountainpete
Spamicus Eliminatus
Maybe I'm just blind today, but I can't see many details on the truck they are using?