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9/10
Timely look at alternate fuel options while crossing America.
gparob14 May 2006
I'd heard about this show via the net, and decided to order the series, as I'm interested in purchasing a different type of car for my next ride. Natural Gas, Bio Diesel, or a high-MPG hybrid? Australian Shaun Murphy crosses the USA, using anything but gasoline or diesel fuel. He burns trash, drives battery-electric vehicles, etc., all in a lighthearted way, accompanied by his dog Sparky. It's very well produced, moves along quickly, and, for some reason, I noticed that it's got a neat soundtrack(normally, I don't notice such things). Overall, a 9.

The show focuses on the trip, and sometimes I wish it were just a little more technical- showing more details on the alternate-fuel rides, but that's a very very small complaint on a show that easily keeps your attention, and showcases options you may not have thought of before while driving your gas engined car.

This is available through their website, but is not yet on Netflix. Enjoy! I'm hoping the show makes you realize that, regardless of what Big Oil and the current administration wants you to believe, there ARE options, and they're here now. And, they may fit your lifestyle without any major adaptations at all.
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10/10
Love This Show!
mida68200715 June 2007
Wow, I had tons-o-fun fun watching this show. It's amazing to watch the Aussie group try to traverse the US using only alternative fuels from wind energy to garbage. I learned so much about how far we've come yet how far we need to go. This show really outlines the home-brew aspects to alternative energy and addresses the need for larger corporations to take the lead. I'm amazed that it took such long and winding trips around the country to look for ways to charge the alternative fuel vehicles. I can only image how difficult it must be for people forging the path today and looking for ways to supply their vehicles with electric or alternative power. I so wish electric vehicles powered by the wind or sun would become the norm in this country, and for that matter, the world. The "cast" is spectacular! Love that shy mechanic, Marty, especially ;-)
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