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Cow Pie-Powered Cars

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Dairy Farmers Pioneer Biomethane-Powered 18-Wheel Trucks

— March 5, 2009 — Eco
It was there, heaps and heaps of it lying around literally all over the darned place. Some California dairy farmers looked at each other and asked, “So why the heck are we paying for fuel?” They are now driving 18-wheel trucks powered by cow manure, the first such vehicles of their kind. 

That's right: Cow poo is not just for fertilizing flowers anymore. No more pain at the pump for these innovative guys. I just love the Golden State.

Implications - Hilarides Dairy is a company that will use the manure of 10,000 cows to generate 226,000 cubic feet of biomethane daily -- reducing the Central Valley farm's diesel fuel consumption by 650 gallons a day.
Trend Themes
1. Biomethane-powered Vehicles - The use of biomethane as a fuel source for vehicles presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the transportation industry.
2. Waste-to-energy Conversion - The conversion of cow manure into biomethane demonstrates the potential for waste-to-energy technologies in the agricultural sector.
3. Sustainable Farming Practices - The adoption of biomethane-powered trucks by dairy farms highlights the growing trend towards sustainable farming practices.
Industry Implications
1. Transportation - The introduction of biomethane-powered trucks creates opportunities for disruption in the transportation industry by reducing reliance on traditional fossil fuels.
2. Energy - The conversion of cow manure into biomethane showcases the potential for waste-to-energy solutions in the energy industry.
3. Agriculture - The use of cow manure as a renewable energy source exemplifies the intersection of agriculture and renewable energy industries.
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