Control Climate Change

A look at the latest human-powered transportation devices.

Homemade Motor Fuel... From Firewood March/April 1981 Issue # 68 - March/April 1981 While other people fret about the future, this group is busy putting its resources to work! As we're sure everyone realizes, MOTHER doesn't claim to have a corner on

They Run Their Truck on Wood! January/February 1981 Here's a report on how a pair of Iowans "cut" their travel costs. As even greater numbers of folks turn to renewable fuels to fulfill their energy needs, the potential of firewood is being redi

How a motorcycle enthusiast converted his Harley-Davidson to run on corn fuel, including a step-by-step walk through the process.

Use spare and salvaged parts to become independent of fossil fuels by building a steam-powered truck.

Texas junkman develops electric cars that defy expectations and are no joke.

Tired of shelling out your life savings every time you want to do a little trucking? A proven alternative "producer gas" may be the right answer for you.

Harold Bate has made a great contribution to the world by publicizing the fact that you can operate our automobiles on low-emission fuel. His suggestion that we can actually produce one of those fuels "methane" from barnyard manure is also very exciting . . . but the famous patented Bate Autogas Convertor Device, designed to allow a standard automobile to run on methane, may not practical at all.

Purcell tells how to choose the right used pickup through its maintenance potential (how easily and economically a machine can be repaired by its owner), and other conditions of the truck to check before purchasing it.

keep on truckin March/April 1971 by STEPHEN KOVAKA A small step-in van, I believe, is just about the handiest vehicle there is. We've had ours for nearly two years and—in that time—it has probably paid for itself (I'll tell you how to arrange that), been our

Here’s what you need to know about mobile homes, including the various types, running gear, size, materials, furnishings, purchase and registration.

A solution to your transportation and power needs, from the Have-More Plan.

Date: 8/15/2007
Location: Topeka, KS

The Kansas Energy Council is charged with development of a comprehensive state energy plan that includes information about the state's energy resources and recommendations on long-term energy policy to the Governor, Legislature, and Kansas Corporation Commission. All Kansas Energy Council meetings are open to the public.

Please see the Web site for more information.

Date: 8/19/2007 to 8/22/2007
Location: Rockport, ME

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