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Re: NOVA: Car of the Future
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Originally Posted by HydrogenBond
These bacteria make hydrogen gas from fermentation of biomass including waste. The electricity assists, making them more efficient. We have the makings of solar powered septic tanks to make hydrogen. They can be powered by leaves, grass, human waste, and other biomass.
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Good find HB!
This reminds me of the very end of "Back to the Future" where Doc flies in with the DeLorian and fills up the fuel tank with trash from the garbage can.
Perhaps we're not too far from making that a reality. 
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