Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Moonshine as a Fuel?

On Episode 210 of the show Mythbusters they tested to see whether or not moonshine would suffice as a fuel to power a car. They set up an experiment that tested how well the cars operated, performed and the longevity of the car. In order to give it the best shot possible they used the same make and model car, but from three different decades, each having a different method of fuel injection. They used a 1970s, 1990s and a 2010s car, with a carbureted, fuel-injected and a modern fuel-injected engine. The course that they set up tested the car in starting up, accelerating, maneuvering and turning. Using 192-proof moonshine, the cars didn't completely hold up to the test. While the 1970 and 1990 cars either had trouble starting up or sputtered on the course, neither were able to make a complete lap. The 2010 car had a little bit easier of a time, but was definitely noticeably slower. It was able however to complete all three laps. From this point on they tested strictly with the 2010 car. They tested three different proofs of moonshine, and as a conclusion, they were actually able to prove it true! Who knew moonshine could power a car?

For a summary of the episode, here is a link to the Wiki (look under moonshine myths): here
For some pictures of the episode here is the link to discover: here

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