Can you imagine a world without petrol? It may be approaching faster than you think. The threat of climate change and dwindling natural resources have forced governments and automotive manufacturers worldwide to consider alternatives to the combustion engine machines that have dominated roads for over a hundred years.
Easter eggs’ are those hidden surprises and details in films, books, TV shows and games that bring us joy. Did you know that cars also have their own easter eggs, implemented by their designers?
When you think about it, driving a several-tonne lump of metal, rubber and plastic does pose a number of risks. Humans aren’t perfect creatures, especially when it comes to paying attention to the road, and as long as there have been cars there have been accidents.
How often do you get in a black cab and think you’re getting ripped off, especially because you’re often unsure of how much your ride will cost until you get to your destination? Everyone has been in a situation, where: sat in the backseat of a cab, eye on the meter, fretting about how much it’s going to cost.
In the race to develop alternative fuel sources, inventors and engineers have explored some weird and wacky avenues. Here are five of our favourite unconventional fuels that have powered, or were planned to power, cars on the road.
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