The age of poo-power is upon us. Toilet maker Toto's poo-powered motorcycle, Toilet Bike Neo, has just completed an 870 mile journey across Japan.
Toto unveiled its toilet-cycle earlier this year as part of the company's plan to half their carbon emissions by 2017. The three-wheeled motorcycle is powered by livestock waste, household sewage, and ecologically friendly biogas. The seat of the motorcycle is a toilet, but fortunately, it isn't in working order.
Company spokesman Kenji Fujita told Reuters: "Although the seat of the bike is indeed a toilet, it is not for actual use. The fuel is eco-friendly biogas, stored in the tanks on the back. It's a surprisingly nice way to travel."
The motorcycle can travel up to 186 miles at a speed of 45mph before taking a bathroom break. Toto has no plans to sell the Toilet Bike Neo but they have added an interesting voice to the alternative fuel conversation.... yes, the toilet bike talks.
Here's a video ad for the Toilet Bike Neo.
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