# Human Biofuels Plastic Surgeon Powers SUV With Fat By Peter Tanner | Published 2008-12-25 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biofuel-human-fat-powered-suv References: [forbes](http://www.forbes.com/technology/2008/12/21/fat-fuel-biodiesel-tech-sciences-cz_pcb_1222fatfuel.html?feed=rss_technology) A doctor in California has been using the fat he removed from his patients during liposuction to power his SUV. A gallon of fat works out to being about a gallon of fuel and is environmentally friendly. However, the doctor, Craig Alan Bittner, is currently being investigated since it's [illegal to use human medical waste](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/by-osmosis) for this purpose. Meanwhile, the poultry company Tyson is looking into running their trucks on excessive chicken fat. **Implications** - despite the controversy and potential legal problems, Bittner is adamant that he's using the excess fat in a way that most of his patients would support. Indeed, he also states that patients most patients request he uses their fat for fuel, with an eye towards saving the Earth. Nevertheless, Bittner's popular Lipodiesel.com Web site is no longer online. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Human Biofuel:** The use of human fat for fuel presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the alternative energy industry. - **Medical Waste Recycling:** Finding sustainable uses for medical waste can open up new avenues for innovation and environmental conservation. - **Biofuel Sources:** Exploring unconventional sources like excessive chicken fat can revolutionize the biofuel industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Alternative Energy:** The alternative energy industry can benefit from incorporating human biofuels as a renewable energy source. - **Waste Management:** The waste management industry can explore opportunities in recycling medical waste for sustainable purposes. - **Poultry:** The poultry industry can explore the potential of using excessive chicken fat as a biofuel source for their vehicles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cooking Oil-Powered Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bio-heater.md) - [Sustainable Truck Modifications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clearflame.md) - [Cooking Oil Disposal Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fryaway.md) - [Omni-Fuel Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andrietta-concept-car.md) - [Proprietary Vegan Fat Patties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lypid.md) - [Plastic Waste-Powered Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bertone-gb110.md) - [Cultivated Fish Fats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cultivated-fish-fat.md) - [Plant-Based Fat Substitutes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fat-substitute.md) - [Air-Based Butter Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savor-foods.md)