Hack N Mod - Amazingly Cool Hacks, Mods, and DIY Projects » renewable power http://hacknmod.com Amazingly Cool Hacks, Mods, and DIY Projects Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:01:03 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 Hack a Honda Accord to Run on Trash http://hacknmod.com/hack/hack-a-honda-accord-to-run-on-trash/ http://hacknmod.com/hack/hack-a-honda-accord-to-run-on-trash/#comments Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:13:05 +0000 Joe L http://www.hacknmod.com/?p=2244

Have a spare car lying in the driveway? Convert it to run on trash. Jim Mason did this by using his “gasifier” to transform solid dry organic trash such as wood chips or nut shells into a synthetic fuel. Whether you have an Accord or not, his project is a fantastic learning tool.  The project is separated into several parts:

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BEAM robot motors, solar panels, LEDs, and other parts can be purchased in our store.

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