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The Green RV
Traveling around the country in an RV is a great way to live a simple, natural life, except for two niggly little words: gas guzzler. The engines required to move these beasts around are beefy, and beefy engines need a lot of juice. Even relatively small Class-C RVs get only 8 to 10 miles per gallon.

Until now. RVs that run on biodiesel are becoming more and more popular, and the word is getting out that making the switch to biodiesel isn't all that complicated. Many regular diesel engines can run on B20 biodiesel (20% biodiesel) without any modifications at all. You can make biodiesel at home with one of the many kits on the market, and biodiesel stations are popping up around the country.

The bioTrekker is one notable example of a biodiesel-fueled RV. The bioTrekker is a large Class-A RV that tours the country with its owners promoting the benefits of biodiesel and demonstrating that a green-RV lifestyle is possible.

Meanwhile, a Montana couple ride around in a green RV that goes beyond just the engine. Bamboo floors and non-toxic paints are used inside, and a small wind turbine and solar panels power the electrics.

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The benefit of green RVing is most obvious in allowing RVers to stay off the grid for longer. Harnessing natural sources of energy and using that energy in efficient ways opens up a world of new opportunities.
Posted on May 21 2009 1 Comment »
 

this car is a very hard explain that car or ambulance
Posted by bhavik
July 1, 2009 12:10 PM 		 
 
 
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