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Coffee-Powered Cars

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Car-Puccino is Powered by Roasted Coffee Granules

— March 7, 2010 — Autos
Car-Puccino is a coffee-powered car designed by a team of from the BCC1 science program “Bang Goes The Theory.” Car-Puccino, actually a modified version of a Volkswagen Scirocco, will run from Manchester to London using roasted coffee granules as fuel.

Car-Puccino will use a kilo of ground coffee for three miles, or 56 espressos a mile, and the entire journey will use approximately 11,760 espressos, giving a top speed of 60mph. Above all, the team will have to stop every 60 miles to clean coffee filters; it will take at least ten hours to complete the journey.
Trend Themes
1. Alternative Energy Sources - The use of coffee granules as a fuel source in a car opens up possibilities for exploring alternative energy sources beyond traditional fuels.
2. Sustainable Transportation - The development of coffee-powered cars highlights the potential for sustainable transportation solutions that reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
3. Waste Recycling - Using roasted coffee granules as fuel demonstrates the potential for repurposing waste materials to create energy.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - The automotive industry could explore the integration of alternative fuel sources, such as coffee granules, to create more sustainable and environmentally-friendly vehicles.
2. Energy - The energy industry can explore the utilization of unconventional energy sources, like coffee granules, to diversify the energy mix and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
3. Food and Beverage - The food and beverage industry can explore innovative ways to repurpose by-products or waste materials, such as coffee granules, to contribute to circular economy initiatives.
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