Another good reason to use Borax

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Chrysler plans minivan that runs on Borax

Associated Press

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. | Chrysler has given a whole new meaning to the

concept of clean-running cars.

The company plans to take the wraps off a version of its Town and

Country van that runs on a chemical cousin of laundry soap.

``It's encouraging news,'' said Mark, transportation analyst

with the Union of Concerned Scientists.

Borax is the key ingredient of the fuel that powers the so-called

Natrium. An on-board chemical fuel cell converts borax to electric

power that runs the van.

The concept vehicle is being unveiled Wednesday at a meeting of the

Electric Vehicle Association in Sacramento, California.

But it could be a while before you fill 'er up with soap. The

engineers say there are quite a few technical problems to work out

before a borax car is ready for the showroom.

[From the Dayton Daily News: 12.13.2001]