Vegetable oil to go

With the increased popularity of hybrids, alternative fuels and reducing our dependence on foreign oil, researchers constantly search for the next breakthrough to make cars move. Some high school seniors in Florida threw their hat into the proverbial ring to offer their version of a certified Mercedes-Benz vehicle that runs on vegetable oil.

Richard Blair and Mike Haber have been working on their creation, “The Vegginator,” for over six months. After some minor tweaks and re-engineering, their car is now ready to go. This certified Mercedes vehicle once ran on diesel fuel. Now, all it takes is a bucket of vegetable oil poured into the 24-gallon tank. The car even has a gauge so you can see if it’s low on vegetable oil before you run out.

The students said that even with the alternative fuel source, the car does not sacrifice horsepower. It still runs as well as it did before modification.

The only problem with the newfound fuel is that it emits a scent of delicious fried food. Drivers might want to pull over at the next fast food restaurant and get a large order of fries to satisfy the craving while driving.

What are the implications of “The Vegginator”? If a couple of high school seniors can create an engine that runs efficiently on vegetable oil without sacrificing horsepower, how long before engineers at major auto manufacturers create vehicles that follow suit?

Fortunately, we’re closer than ever to having affordable vehicles that function with more eco-friendly resources – and the benefits of that are simply endless.

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