Does any one remember Coalene It was sold as an alternative to petrol in the 50s. It was prduced from coal. I can remember that Kavanaghs garage on Shalesmoor sold it. Wonder why it has never been developed to suit todays needs, bit late now I suppose with most of the pits closed.

http://www.ingenious.org.uk

This site has a photo of a car being filled with Coalene in 1935, plus a write up about COALENE. not considered cost effective but that was back then,

On the back page of a Sheffield directory is the following information,
From every ton of coal.

GAS 8 million heat units.
COKE 10 cwts.
TAR 10 Gallons.
FERTILIZERS 25 LB.
Benzole 2. 1/2 Gallon.

we have plenty of coal why cannot we use this especially with modern methods to convert into usable chemicals etc,the alternative is ever increasing fuel bills and held to ransom by Foreign governments, as our oil and gas run out.we will not be to worried about the environment when freezing to death.:(

Originally posted by hutch
http://www.ingenious.org.uk

This site has a photo of a car being filled with Coalene in 1935, plus a write up about COALENE. not considered cost effective but that was back then,


Interesting site Hutch, nice one:thumbsup: