Running Cars On Lawn Cuttings


	Running Cars On Lawn Cuttings

Socratoad

6-8-2008 9:40 AM

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6-8-2008 4:06 PM

Kauaiguy

Cellulose is everywhere. Oil is not.

6-8-2008 4:12 PM

Socratoad

True, very true.

6-9-2008 3:40 PM

kkcapricorn

Ethanol should not be an option. IMHO

6-9-2008 5:08 PM

raven714

Good clip!

6-9-2008 8:07 PM

ofcapri

Continued research may result better technics to refine and produce a viable gas substitute in time. We also have to think think about the by- products from the refining process in regards to their usefulness and contribution to the world. Right now oil rules and that sucks.

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