# This Chevy Truck Runs on Wood, and It Just Broke a Speed Record

> Most of us don’t have oil wells in our backyards, but trees are plentiful. With a little work, it’s possible to make an internal-combustion engine run on wood gas and turn your backyard into a gas station.

- **Source:** [Thedrive](https://www.thedrive.com/news/this-chevy-truck-runs-on-wood-and-it-just-broke-a-speed-record?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a4bcf0c254f0da55deb57e5)
- **Published:** 2026-07-06
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #steam
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