Gas prices aren't getting any cheaper soon, so this story from WAER will make for a pertinent drop-in on any program about the continuing search for alternative fuels. Producer Catherine Komp introduces us to a mother-daughter team who are about to take off on a cross-country road trip together in a bus powered by restaurant grease.
From a production standpoint this piece is well-crafted, but I think there might be a few missed opportunities here, moments that could have really made this story memorable... How about pulling up to a gas station in the bio-diesel-fueled bus and asking the folks at the pump if they'd be willing to switch over to such a vehicle? Or how about talking with fast food restaurant managers about the fact that their waste can propel a bus across the country?
These musings aside, this feature is certainly relevant, thoughtfully written, and well-produced.
Review of Grease My Ride!
Aaron Henkin
Posted on August 25, 2006 at 07:46 AM
Gas prices aren't getting any cheaper soon, so this story from WAER will make for a pertinent drop-in on any program about the continuing search for alternative fuels. Producer Catherine Komp introduces us to a mother-daughter team who are about to take off on a cross-country road trip together in a bus powered by restaurant grease.
From a production standpoint this piece is well-crafted, but I think there might be a few missed opportunities here, moments that could have really made this story memorable... How about pulling up to a gas station in the bio-diesel-fueled bus and asking the folks at the pump if they'd be willing to switch over to such a vehicle? Or how about talking with fast food restaurant managers about the fact that their waste can propel a bus across the country?
These musings aside, this feature is certainly relevant, thoughtfully written, and well-produced.