Community | October 21, 2010 | 2 comments

Now, a Crappy Idea That Works!

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The UK's first poo-powered VW Beetle has taken to the streets. It's a breakthrough that makes you go from 'Yuck!' to 'Wow!'. Go on, step on the gas!

The Bio-Bug runs on methane gas generated during the sewage treatment process.

Waste flushed down the toilets of just 70 homes is enough to power the Bio-Bug for a year, based on an annual mileage of 10,000 miles.

With support from the South West Regional Development Agency, GENeco, a Wessex Water-owned company, imported specialist equipment to treat gas generated at Bristol sewage treatment works in Avonmouth to power the VW Beetle in a way that doesn't affect its performance.

http://www.sinlung.com/2010/10/now-crappy-idea-that-works.html
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2 comments // Now, a Crappy Idea That Works!

  • Cubejam
  • ThoughtNu
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      ThoughtNu  
    • Have competitions between cities like Washington DC and London City , who is the worlds largest supplier of 'greeen' fuel... Load, Acquire proper 'pressure'... back blast area clear! Engage! Thousand mile race?

    • 1 year ago
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