YOU CAN HAVE YOUR CAR AND EAT IT TOO

I saw the following article yesterday and thought it was pretty interesting. If you ever got stranded somewhere, and got hungry enough, seems you could almost get away with eating the steering wheel or chugging some of the fuel. Ok--maybe not-------but still, an interesting article:

Chocolate-Fueled Race Car Unveiled

Researchers unveiled a race car that runs on waste from chocolate factories this week.
They hope the car will reach 145 mph and be one of the world’s fastest biofuel vehicles.
In addition to running on biofuel created from chocolate waste and vegetable oils, the car is also made out of plant-based fibers. The steering wheel is made from carrots, while the seat is made from flax fiber and soybean oil foam.The vehicle’s body is also made from plant fibers.

Scientists at the University of Warwick believe their vehicle, which has been built to Formula 3 specifications, will be the fastest to run on biofuels and to be made from biodegradable materials, although their claims cannot be verified.

The makers hope the vehicle will reach speeds over 145 mph when it is tested. Currently the vehicle has only been driven at 60 mph.