Racing car made of vegetables, which runs on chocolate

Going Green

A racing car built from vegetables and powered by chocolate. 

The Worldfirst - greenest car of its kind - is expected to reach a top speed of 135mph when it hits the track at Brands Hatch.

Built from recycled cars, plastic bottles and off-cuts from aeroplanes, the Formula 3 vehicle has a steering wheel made from carrot fibre and can run on biodiesel made from waste chocolate and stale wine.

Its creators at Warwick University say their invention may be green - but can reach 60mph from a standing start in less than 2.5 seconds.

Project leader Dr Kerry Kirwan said "the car was proof that 'green cars don't have to be boring".

"We'll be disappointed if it doesn't do well, we believe this is the greenest car in its class. It's the first car of its kind built from waste material, recycled material and natural materials, but it has the same performance levels and looks just like a Formula 3 racing car. We hope to reach out to future scientists and engineers and give them something they can get excited about and relate to".

Most of WorldFirst's carbon fibre bodywork started life as aviation industry scrap and plastic soft drink bottles, while the steering wheel was built from the waste of juiced carrots.

Microscopic fibres from the vegetable waste were mixed with a resin and moulded into a wheel.

The vehicle is powered by the stripped-down 230 horse power aluminium engine taken from a 2-litre BMW diesel. It can run on 100 per cent biofuel made from fermented wine dregs and waste from chocolate factories. Chocolate waste is high in fat - and converts well into 'green fuel', Dr Kirwan said.

Although the cockpit  and chassis are  conventional,  they were recycled from an old Formula 3 racing car. However, under the strict rules of motor racing, its tyres had to be made from conventional rubber, the creators say.

The chocolate-powered car

SPECS

Top speed 170mph

Fuel consumption 35mpg

Acceleration 0-60 in 2.5 seconds.

Weight 550kg (86 stone)

Cost: £500,000

The car's creators at Warwick University claim it is is 'carbon neutral' - only releasing carbon dioxide captured from the atmosphere in the past few years

BRAKES

Cast iron brakes allow car to brake more efficiently.

GEAR

Six speed low friction gearbox using biofuel oil.

LUBRICANT

Plant based lubricants.

ENGINE

Stripped down 230 brake horse power BMW 2 litre diesel engine converted to run on biofuel.

RADIATOR

Coated with catalyst that destroys ground based ozone in the air - turning radiator into a 'smog eater'.

FUEL

Biodiesel made from fermented plants, wine dregs and chocolate waste.

SEATS

Made from flax and soya-foam filler.

WIRING

Made from recycled metal and coated with plant oil plastic.

STEERING WHEEL

Lightweight carrot fibre and resin around foam core.

BODYWORK

Recycled carbon fibre from aircraft industry cut offs and plastic bottles

Andy's Auto Sport

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Racing Seats

There is a huge selection of racing seats available from Andy's Auto Sport. They are a leading Sparco seat supplier, and also have more affordable seat options like Silk Automotive seats starting at $149 per seat.

Air Intakes

Andy's Auto Sport has a huge selection of air intakes at great prices. Installing an air intake is an easy way to get more horsepower for your car or truck, and they can be installed easily. Check out our selection today!

Projector Headlights

Projector headlights are a great way to give your car or truck that custom look and to increase visibility when you're driving at night. Andy's Auto Sport has a huge selection of projector headlights, including "Angel-Eye Halo" projectors, and LED project headlights.

Ground Effects

Probably the most affordable to way completely alter the look of your car or truck is to install ground effects. At Andy's Auto Sport, we have more than 14,000 different ground effects packages available at great prices. Check out our selection today!

Performance Exhausts

If you want to give your car or truck that deep, rumbling tone, it's as simple as installing a performance exhaust system. Check out our selection at Andy's Auto Sport!

Lambo Doors

Lambo doors are a sure way to get peoples' attention when you pull up. You can make your every-day driver function like a world-class sports car by installing a lambo door kit! Check out the kits we sell at Andy's Auto Sport.

Carbon Fiber Hoods

A carbon fiber hood gives your car or truck that sleek, cutting edge race look. In today's automotive customizing world, having a carbon fiber hood is a great way to distinguish your car or truck from the rest. Check out our selection today at Andy's Auto Sport.

Euro Tail Lights

Euro tail lights are so simple, yet so effective in terms of giving your car or truck a custom look. The latest trend is LED euro tail lights. You can see our entire selection at Andy's Auto Sport.

Nismo 350Z

The Nismo Aerodynamic body kit, which was based on the Super GT championship car. It has an agressive front bumper with a thin spoiler, side skirts, and a longer rear bumper with an under body diffuser, and a rear wing.

Performance.

NISMO-tuned independent multi-link suspension,

Brembo brakes with four-piston front

Two-piston rear calipers (with 12.8-inch (330 mm)

Front (12.7-inch (320 mm) rear rotors)

NISMO-branded gunmetal grey RAYS alloy wheels (18x9-inch front and 19x10-inch rear with 245/40WR18 front, 265/35WR19 rear Bridgestone Potenza RE050A tires)

NISMO-branded tuned exhaust.

The Nismo engine (VQ35HR), produces 313 HP (Redline at 7500 rpm of full 9000rpm) for both 5-speed automatic and 6-speed manual.

Did you know that all Nismo versions are Track Ready with the safety equipment in it.

NISMO 350Z went on sale in the US in July 2007, the vehicle had an MSRP of $38,070 for the '07 model year.

Drifting

The 35Z is most comonly seen in import events and drifting. In the latter, some drivers such as Tanner Foust, started to use 350Z's with success in the D1 Grand Prix and Formula D series. In 2006 D1GP exhibition event in Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Tanner Foust became the first driver to score a Perfect 100 points in a 350Z.

No Laptop

yes my laptop is not working at the moment that is why i have not bean able to update any of my blogs ill be using the library for know on till the problem is fixed

Porsche Panamera

Wo !!
Porsche Released there new Panamera sedan to day at Shanghai International Auto Show in Shanghai, China. The Cost of the Panamera S start's at $89,000, 4S will cost $93,800, and the Turbo will ring in at $132,600, which is a bit more than the Cayenne Turbo. The U.S. sales will begin around October.

The Panamera S is rear-wheel drive, and can sprint from zero to 60 mph in 5.2 seconds on its way to a top speed of 175 mph, also the Panamera 4S can hit 60 in 4.8 seconds it also has the same top speed. Panamera Turbo all-wheel drive, sets a zero to 60 time of 4 seconds flat and a top track speed of 188 mph. By the way Porsche is also planning a hybrid variant of the Panamera. The hybrid version will come out later this year.

No Need for Gas Money Part 2

This is a Horse Drawn Carriage, In Vina Del Mar by the beach. A lot of times you see people who just got marred go around town in this types of carriage's.

This would be cool to have, to ride around in town with some friends, and maybe even as a cool old school Taxi. Would be a good way to make money I wonder if it is legal to ride a hours in California. Ill have to look that one up and get back to you.

This is just another helpful tip on how to save gas money.

So stay tuned until next time on Cars North & South.

Peugeot 407 coupe

This is a new Peugeot 407 coupe, which has a 2.0 Diesel HDi protocol filter engine. By that said it is one of the lowest emission engines in its sector (CO2 156g per kilometer)

The design of the car is to keep the air flowing smooth, but at the same time holing the car to the road ahead.

This car also comes with electrically controlled variable shock absorbers, which change every couple of miles. Each absorber is separate and has 9 presetting for it.


I find this car to be pretty cool and I would totally drive this in the states if they every change the laws and Peugeot becomes a brand there as well as Renault, and others.

So stay tuned until next time on Cars North & South.

ALL NATRURAL

OK I now this has nothing at all to do with cars, but I found it to be a bit funny when I first noticed it at a glans.


Leave me a comment if you see the humor in this photo.


Ok Joey you I know you have something to say about this. So now is your chance.

No Need for Gas Money

So to day I went for a walk in Villa Alemana, Centro to go to Santa Isabel to buy some water. I came across a wagon with a horse, and thought to my self, this would be the best way to save gas money. All you would need to worry about is feeding your horse grass. Just about every where there is grass to be eaten, and a lot of times people pay for there grass to be eaten. Why not let a horse do that. There you would have a win win situation, and if you wanted to you could chop up some grass to keep for later on when ever she or he gets hungry. When its time to let your horse go back to work she or he will fill back up for free. On top of that you will get paid, and you could use that money to Drive around in your car of course for a longer distance than you would with your horse.

I remember when I was a little boy I was living in Queens New York and every morning on my way to daycare I would see people riding their horse around and also some police use horses too, wich is a good thing because that means they would be doing the earth a favor by not polluting it.

So stay tuned until next time on Cars North & South.

Russian Lada 2105

This is a 1993, AvtoVAZ, Lada Riva, also known as the BAЗ-2105, or VAZ-2105, this car is from Russia.
It is a medium-size Family car that was Introduced in 1980, this car was different from a few western cars, these are the differences.
It is a tough car that has a thick steel body, and has secondary suspension blocks, which would allow you to drive for a long distance with over a ton in the car while the suspension is sitting on its end stops. The seats where high with an upright position, which made it much easier for elderly people to get in, and out of the car. There was an out of date styling with a standard finish.
The steering gear had a large amount of back lash, it also is very hard to turn the car. The paint work usually did not match the standard colors well. By the way this car has been repainted white with blue stripe's on both sides of the car, also the vents are painted blue.
There is a Turbo model Lada called the Lada 2107 Turbo which was sold in Finland.
So stay tuned until next time on Cars North & South.

Quick tips on how to save gas

So first of all let’s have some fun with this.

• If you are going to the store near your home you should walk there so that you don’t have to spend your gas money.
• If you are going to go visit your friend that lives about a mile or two away you can pull your bike out, and have a nice little work out at the same time you will be saving gas.
• The best way to save gas is to try and not use your car that much.

If you must, here are some helpful tips that have helped me when I drove 50 miles a day to school.

• Buy gasoline in the early morning when it is at its highest density.
• Place gear into neutral position while at a standstill.
• Keep your car tuned-up
• Car pool.
• Don't speed.
• Cars get more mileage at a steady 55 mph.
• Never rev engine before you turn the car off.
• Avoid traffic jams.
• Make sure to always use your gas cap and tighten it properly 3 clicks.
• Do not weave back and forth through traffic.
• About every other day I would check my tier pressure because the pressure changes as the weather changes.
• I always got my oil changed regularly, doing so helps put less strain on the engine of the car, therefore allowing less gas consumption.
• One way you can change your cars gas consumption dramatically is if you remove any heavy objects from your car.
• If possible keep your car as empty as you can.
• Try your best not to leave your car in idle which means to let the engine run but the car is not moving, this does not mean turn your car off at every single stop light you see.
• Also keep your car in the garage so that your gas does not get to cold or to hot, which would allow the gas to evaporate.

I hope that this will help you out and I will be updating; Quick tips on how to save gas.

Stay tuned until next time on Cars North & South.

Nissan 300ZX Twin-Turbo

Seen in Albany CA, a rare Nissan 300ZX Twin-Turbo parked next to the train tracks with gold 18 inch deep dish rims.

You don't see this cars around that often in Albany. This car is also know as the twin-turbo Z32 Aka Fairlady.

Did you know that the twin-turbo 2+2 (four seat model) was never sold in the United States. There is a conversion process, which usually costs less than $10,000, which can be performed by mechanics familiar with the Z32.

Welcome to Cars North & South.

Welcome to my new blog Cars from North and South. Where I will be bringing you up close and personal with distinct and rare cars from California to Chile, and for your viewing pleasure I will be posting photos of cars that you may have thought where obsolete, or non existent. I will also include photos of modified cars.


I will inform you of Performance mods and gas saving tips. In the near future I will also talk about interesting, and a fun car sponsorship program that I have joined in the past and have had a great experience with.

Stay tuned tell until next time on Cars North & South.