Exotic cars for exotic locations: Bamboo Taxi car runs on coconut oil

Bamboo Taxis that run on coconut biodiesel are henceforth nominated for the "most exotic automobile".

 

 

The newest fas in creating sustainable vehicles are Bamboo taxis. Commissioned by Tabontabon mayor Rustico Balderian, these unusual "exotic" locale are made out of 90% bamboo and run on coconut biodiesel.

Better than a hybrid, the vehicles utilize abundant local resourses [translation: Palm trees and wild bamboo stalks] to create and power these unique and eco-smart vehicles. Owners can elect to custimize the thatched cars with specialty pain (as seen above) or stay with the local camo profile shown below.

 

 

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According to FastCompany.com,

Balderian designed the taxis as a replacement to the dominant--and dangerous--form of transportation in town, the motorcycle. Five or six people sometimes cram onto a single motorcycle, upping the chances for an accident. Balderian's ECO taxis provide a cheap alternative for townspeople.

The ECO 1 taxi seats 20 people, runs on one gallon of biodiesel fuel for eight hours, and is covered in a Filipino woven mat. ECO 2 seats eight passengers, runs on a gallon of biofuel for eight hours, and has a stereo with a sound system. Both vehicles are locally made--bamboo is indigenous to the Philippines, and local youth help with car production. Next up: a third ECO taxi to wander the streets. Balderian hasn't revealed if or how he plans to monetize his ECO taxis.

The main question one might tend to ask about such a vehicle first is not about how the car endures monsoon weather or if the little car can actually produce enough speed to get up and go. It's whether or not when the car is running it actually smells like burning fuel or more resembles the fresh and wonderful Summer beach day scents reminiscent of Mr. Zoggs Sex Wax and Hawaiian Tropic Coconut Tanning Oil.