I think ive read it all: Is it possible to turn Wood and Charcoal (seperate) into gas that would run a engine?

I am reading a book that has some… very weird sciences to it.

Some people are trying to survive in a post America world, and they need gas to get 200 miles to pick up supplies.

The guy said that in World War 2 people converted wood, coal, charcoal to gas.

it says he needs a hot-water tank for the conversion and that it would get them where they needed but only at about 30 mph.

So my question is, is this really possible.

Has Fiat improved? Would you buy one in the USA?

In the USA I bought a brand new Fiat in 1979. At the time I had a long Florida commute to work and back,(184 miles round trip). In just over 6 months and 20,000 miles I had to replace the AC compressor twice and the alternator three times. All the seams in both front seats deteriorated which had all the upholstered areas flapping in the breeze when the AC wasn’t working. The gas tank had a design error which cause rain to form inside the tank if the fuel level dropped below half. Water in the gas was cause for roadside assistance 3 times before I realized that I should put ‘dry gas additive’ in with each fill up. The front tires went bald in 20,000 miles. A rust hole the size of a quarter broke through on the roof where the clip held the roof rack strips onto the roof. The warranty covered the compressors and the alternators but that’s all. I traded it in at a huge loss after six months. Now Fiat is back in the USA, still with a weak dealer network and comparing itself to the Mini. Fiat and Chrysler as a team. Really? Would you buy a Fiat? Have they improved?

How much would these marine parts sell for?

A 1999 Mercury outboard engine that has a stainless steel propeller, working controls, an electronic tilt system, and an auto mixer. (Oil)

A 20 foot aluminum dual axle trailer. (Floats in water)

And finally, a 55 gallon aluminum gas tank.

Please respond ASAP, and thank you guys in advance.

if some one designed a water powered car do you think the price of water would go up?

ive been throwing this idea around in my mind for quite some time now just like many others have i assume about a water powered car. the only problem is i see the price of water rising from 80 some thing cents a gallon to the price of gas at around 4 dollars. and as humans obviously we need to drink water to survive. does any one else see this as a problem if a water powered car became a reality?

If someone put water into a gas tank how long would it take for it to effect the car?

Would the flash point for hydrogen gas and hydrogen liquid be the same?

Is the flash point for hydrogen gas and hydrogen liquid the same? All I can find is a value for “Hydrogen” and no state. Would it be the same?

How many moles of hydrogen gas would be needed to react with excess carbon dioxide to produce 88.1 moles of wa?

How many moles of hydrogen gas would be needed to react with excess carbon dioxide to produce 88.1 MOLES of water vapor?

Physics: If I could mix 55 cm^3 of gasoline with 60cm^3 of water, what would the average density be in kg/m^3?

I can’t find my notes for this type of problem, so help would be terrific. Thanks!

What volume would Hydrogen gas occupy at 25 degrees celcius?

If the mass of hydrogen gas is 0.11g, what volume would it occupy at 25 degrees celcius and 755 mm Hg? At STP?

What would be one positive and one negative of using water instead of gasoline as a fuel source for cars?