Woodburning Cars  When gasoline was rationed or nonexistent
during World War II, many cars were converted to run on
firewood. The trend is making a comeback of sorts as gas prices
rise higher and higher. See some of these cars and find out how
it's done at Low-Tech Magazine. Link -via the Presurfer  Newest
5 Newest 5 Comments  The logistics of this will not pay off. The
"wood powered" vehicles I have read about have to heat the wood
to release gas from it, then burn the gasses. How is this
cheaper than paying for fuel? How much will the materials cost?
You have to build this contraption, which will have to be
assembled properly. You will have to acquire wood, either bought
or cut, which will take time. And don't suggest stealing it, the
fines for theft and trespassing will definitely not be cost
effective. I love that people take the time to come up with this
stuff, and enjoy things that are mechanical (I am a
mechanic),but gas prices are not that bad. Abusive comment
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