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The following are some of the alternative fuel that are now available. The U.S. Department of Energy classifies them as Alternative fuel.

• Biodiesel or mono alkyl esters, is a domestically produced, renewable fuel that can be manufactured from vegetable oils, animal fats, or recycled restaurant greases. Biodiesel is safe, biodegradable, and reduces serious air pollutants such as particulates, carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, and air toxics. Basically, there is no engine modification that is required to make it work, and biodiesel sustains the payload capacity and range of a diesel.

Have you seen the different purposes of the Zap Xebra Truck? It's pretty cool!

You can use this 100% Electric Truck as a flatbed, pickup or dumptruck... and for just pennies! Just plug it in and go.

Here's a cool picture showing the Xebra Truck acting as a dumptruck. Makes a very useful vehicle in the backyard or around warehouses.

ALIAS RESERVATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR DELIVERY IN 2009
Approximate MSRP: $32,500

General Info
• Front wheel drive
• Wheel motors X 2
• Motors: 2 x PML 15.75 inches (400 mm)
• Peak Power – 321.85 Horsepower (240 kW) total
• Peak Torque – 557.52 lb/ft (756 Nm)
• Max Revs - 2100 rpm
• Water cooled

Performance
• 0 – 60 mph ( 96.56 Km/h): 5.7 seconds
• Vmax: 156 mph (251.06 Km/h)
• EV range: 100+ miles (160.9 kilometer)
• Vehicle kerb mass: 1612.6 lbs (733 kg)

Safety
ZAP-3 Homologated as a motorcycle with Enhanced safety features
• Seatbelts
• Roll hoop

- CAE will guide the development of structural safety solutions

RESERVE NOW!

* Black walnut tree leaves or twigs
Why? Releases substances that might be harmful to plants
* Coal or charcoal ash
Why? Might contain substances harmful to plants
* Dairy products (e.g., butter, egg yolks, milk, sour cream, yogurt)
Why? Create odor problems and attract pests such as rodents and flies
* Diseased or insect-ridden plants
Why? Diseases or insects might survive and be transferred back to other plants
* Fats, grease, lard, or oils
Why? Create odor problems and attract pests such as rodents and flies
* Meat or fish bones and scraps
Why? Create odor problems and attract pests such as rodents and flies
* Pet wastes (e.g., dog or cat feces, soiled cat litter)
Why? Might contain parasites, bacteria, germs, pathogens, and viruses harmful to humans

* Animal manure
* Cardboard rolls
* Clean paper
* Coffee grounds and filters
* Cotton rags
* Dryer and vacuum cleaner lint
* Eggshells
* Fireplace ashes
* Fruits and vegetables
* Grass clippings
* Hair and fur
* Hay and straw
* Houseplants
* Leaves
* Nut shells
* Sawdust
* Shredded newspaper
* Tea bags
* Wood chips
* Wool rags
* Yard trimmings

Next up.. .the "Outs" of Composting