Alternative fuel fest

[wreckerman893]

I posted this in the Upcoming Events section but thought I would add it here also.
I’m organizing an Alternative Fuel Fest to be held March 29-30 that will showcase vehicles that are powered by anything other than straight gasoline. It will be held in Gadsden, Alabama, at the Tractor Supply store on Highway 431 south.
Wayne Keith has agreed to attend and allow his woodgas powered vehicle(s) to be the drawing card.
In addition to Wayne’s trucks there will be hybrids, straight electric vehicles, former military 2 1/2 "Deuce and a half’s" with multi-fuel engines and diesel vehicles that run on other fuels than straight diesel.
I will also invite representatives from local schools and others who have an interest in alternative energy.
Friday the 29th will be media day to allow reporters from local TV stations and newspapers to attend and publicize the event. Saturday will be the main event with a hot dog lunch for all participants.
Anyone with something to display is welcome to set up and meet other like minded folks.
For more info PM me or email at: sina89341@yahoo.com

 

[gungearz]

Did you learn how to make a alternative fuel from all the possum remains yet...?

 

[wreckerman893]

Did you learn how to make a alternative fuel from all the possum remains yet...?

Yea....but unless they are real fat you only get about 3 miles per possum.

 

[wreckerman893]

BUMP

Just keeping the thread alive to remind folks the event is still on and everyone is welcome to drop by and visit or bring an MV or alternative fueled vehicle.
If you have a waste fuel collection and/or filtering system to display that would be a plus.

 

[natem]

I sure would like to see Mr.Keith's work close up.

 

[wreckerman893]

I sure would like to see Mr.Keith's work close up.

Here is his website:http://driveonwood.com/

 

[natem]

I have his website, and visit the forum on occasion. A woodgas truck is in my future.

I would be failing as a fan of alternative fuel if I didn't say.....................

 

[wreckerman893]

BUMP

Just keeping the thread alive to remind folks the event is this coming weekend and everyone is welcome to drop by and visit or bring an MV or alternative fueled vehicle.
If you have a waste fuel collection and/or filtering system to display that would be a plus. PM for contact info.

 

[wreckerman893]

We had a pretty good first day and had the local fishwrapper and one TV station come out to interview people that brought vehicles.
Wayne Keith's woodgas powered pickup was the big attraction and he took the newspaper guy for a ride in it.
Here are some pics.

 

[wreckerman893]

I picked up the fishwrapper as I left for the fest this morning and when I finally got time to check it out we had made the front page of the Gadsden Times http://www.gadsdentimes.com/ . They did a real good job of covering the guys that were displaying things and explaining their respective technologies. I heard a report on the radio but not sure if we made the TV program but I assume we did (the reporter does both for the same station).
I thought it was a good event and all the guys that showed up were happy with the response. While the reporter was there he interviewed me for another article he was writing concerning a Wind Farm that Pioneer Green Energy is building in Etowah and Cherokee Counties. That story was also on the front page today.