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Originally Posted by elhigh
Just took a quick peek at the Fossil Fuel Free forum, the entire first page is strictly electric.
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I noticed that too. While I haven't personally seen any full electric cars around here, I have witnessed up close a wood-gas fueled 1980's Dodge pickup last year at the Stratford OK Peach Festival. This beat-up old farm truck drove to the car show under its own power and parked right in the middle of the 'Vettes and hot rods. Everyone at the car show was centered around this thing and the owner explaining the operation. I suspect it drew so much attention due either (1) because of its novelty, or (2...and more likely IMO) because it caused the whole area to smell like a Texas Hickory BBQ.
Owner told me that aside from the hardware and plumbing required, the only major engine mod he did was a manual spark advance to keep it running. Oh, and he reported that he drove with highway traffic at 65-55mph the whole way.
