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'Poo-powered' car seen on the streets of Bristol

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A "poo-powered" VW Beetle has taken to the streets of Bristol in an attempt to encourage sustainable motoring.

The Bio-Bug runs on processed methane gas generated as part of the raw sewage treatment process.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-10881080
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I wonder what the exhaust fumes smell like?   :idea:

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roses :)

Yeah.. Likely story  :rolleyes: (Although I guess they could put aromatic additives in it  :idea:)
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I wonder what the exhaust fumes smell like?   :idea:


roses :)


Who the hell is Rose? :eek:
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instead of running on the smell of an oily rag,it runs on the smell of a used piece of loo paper.  :lol: it could be called the dung beetle.  :wink: :P
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what ever nxt, a lambo-wee-wee or a poo'rsche. dear oh dear


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instead of running on the smell of an oily rag,it runs on the smell of a used piece of loo paper.  :lol: it could be called the dung beetle.  :wink: :P

Very good m8...  :D
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