The original biofuel for motor vehicles: wood (and why we don’t use it today)

Bentley works, Crewe - stacks of veneer for woodwork

When it comes to alternative fuels, the discussion usually centers around compressed natural gas, or biofuels like ethanol or biodiesel. But before the concept of low-carbon or carbon-neutral fuels even existed, a few early makers and desperate drivers tried something completely different. They powered their vehicles with wood, the same fuel used… …read more