A team of 12 Dartmouth students has converted an original 1989 MCI coach to run on waste vegetable oil. The 'Big Green Bus' is where the students are spending their summer as they travel to spread awareness of sustainable living and green technology. The team departed from Hanover on June 18, 2010 and is scheduled to end their journey on August 29th, 2010 in Cleveland.
The 'Big Green Bus' features an air conditioner powered by ten 12V deep-cycle batteries connected to a 4,000 watt inverter. The bus also features solar panels and a bamboo cabinet and floor to make it more sustainable.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Alternative Fuel Vehicles
- Opportunity to explore innovative ways to power vehicles using waste vegetable oil.
- Sustainable Transportation
- Opportunity to develop eco-friendly transportation solutions using renewable resources like waste vegetable oil.
- Green Technology Awareness
- Opportunity to raise awareness and promote green technology among the general public through sustainable initiatives like the 'Big Green Bus'.
Where This Applies
- Automotive
- Opportunity for automotive companies to invest in research and development of biofuel-powered vehicles.
- Renewable Energy
- Opportunity for renewable energy companies to integrate renewable resources like waste vegetable oil into their power generation systems.
- Sustainability Education
- Opportunity for organizations in the education sector to incorporate sustainable living and green technology awareness programs.
