[Raptor235]

Two British men began a roadtrip with a difference this month, as they set off from their home on England's southern coast in a cargo truck powered by biodiesel made from waste chocolate – their aim is to reach Timbuktu in Mali, and help raise awareness of climate change and bio-fuels along the way.

The 4,500 miles trip is expected to take around three weeks, and once the team reaches the Sahara desert, they will switch from their BioTruck to two converted 4×4 Toyota Land Cruisers, which are carried in the BioTruck.

As well as using a unique bio-fuel, they are also aiming to make the trip the first ever carbon negative driving expedition across the Sahara Desert. To reach this goal, they will use a mix of carbon cutting techniques, including biofuels and carbon offsetting.

As an offset, they intend to deliver a small biodiesel processing unit to a Mali renewable energy charity that specializes in developing enterprise through environmental projects. You can find the entire article here http://aboutmyplanet.com/climate-cha...oadtrip-africa

[katharina]

I had to read this to make sure it wasn't a trick or joke to get people to read it... but wow, that's totally awesome. I don't understand how *anything* involving chocolate could be a "mistake" but as long as it works!

[horselover]

Maybe waste chocolate is what they don't use, the excess if you will.

I think that's a great fuel, just make sure you don't eat your fuel or you'll be stuck.

[EviesEarth]

LOL, I think if I had to fuel my vehicle with chocolate I would never get anywhere. Really, this is a great concept. Would like to read more about it after they complete their journey.

[katharina]

Originally Posted by horselover

Maybe waste chocolate is what they don't use, the excess if you will.

I think that's a great fuel, just make sure you don't eat your fuel or you'll be stuck.

But running out of fuel in the middle of nowhere would never again be so much fun, I'll bet! If this actually works and gets attention, can you *imagine* what changes could be made in the world!?

[3plus3]

I think this is wonderful!! To fuel a vehicle on chocolate. Can you imagine? But then, the government would probably find a way to increase the cost of chocolate, ugh.

[Tag]

Great! So now even cars may need to chocolate. If they made cars that ran on chocolate, I'd be in line waiting for them, like any chocolate lover.