FUEL FOR TRUCKS

Waikato Times, Volume 127, Issue 21203, 28 August 1940, Page 6

FUEL FOR TRUCKS

GERMANS USE WOOD CHANGE-OVER FROM OIL German authorities, anticipating a shortage of motor fuel when the European war is ended, are making i plans to equip all Diesel-motored trucks throughout the Reich so that they can burn wood instead of oil, writes a correspondent to the Christian Science Monitor. . Germany, it was explained officially, will have a considerably enlarged demand for motor-powered vehicles, especially in the field of agriculture, once peace is restored. In order to meet the anticipated situation, a company has been organised under the supervision of Field Marshal Hermann Goering—director of the Reich’s economic setup—to provide and distribute woodburning equipment. One of the company’s tasks will be to establsh and stock wood “filling stations.” It was explained that all kirfds of wood, especially that used hitherto as firewood, would be utilised in the f new programme. Scrap wood from various industries also will be used. The speed and power of motors operated by gas generated from burning wood was said to compare favourably with those driven by gasoline or oil. Government subsides to speed up the conversion are being offered.