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Messages of the people who contributed WVO

Well, idea was promising but there was no such thing as "biodiesel processor small enough to fit in a car" in the whole world. So I started working with engineers to built one I wanted. It was made from scratch by hand, making samples and adjustments in every single step. And it took about eight months. The challenge was, needless to say, how to make it so small. We also had to take it into a consideration that we will go through tough off-road conditions like in the Sahara Desert. So it was really important to make the processor sturdy. Also, we will be using different kinds of oil form different kinds of countries. The BDF we make in this machine needs to be well processed and in high quality. Besides the processor itself, we had some other issues to clear; how to get extra electricity supply built in for daily basis processing and how to make the car strong enough to carry this huge metal around the world.

I believe that the uniqueness of this project is not only we have the smallest waterless biodiesel processor in the car but also we have to collect used oil from people. We will meet people, communicate with them and connect with them. That is when they give us some oil. It may not easy as pulling into the gas station. It will take much longer time to travel. But I think it will be a really heartwarming experience rather than a struggle. I hope to use every single drop of people's support to keep going and to connect people to be one. It is a high-tech machine but it does not run without people's participation. The treasure earth-ship is ready to depart the port now. Come and join our journey !

December 04, 2007
Shusei Yamada

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