Over a century ago, people figured out how to make cars run on honest-to-goodness "wood gas," also known as also known as "producer gas," which is produced by heating up wood or coal to between 1,650 ...

In my previous video I showed how I make my charcoal for use in fireworks. A byproduct of my charcoal making process is wood gas, a mixture of many flammable gasses that can be used as fuel. Wood gas ...

World War II rationing gave rise to a renewable alternative fuel source on a global scale – and it hasn’t quite faded into history just yet. When you think of alternative fuels, electricity and ...

There’s nothing like a fireplace to set the mood on a chilly evening. Whether you’re envisioning the crackle of logs, the convenience of instant flames or a sleek modern design, today’s homeowners ...

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