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The Clean Cruiser Project

The Clean Cruiser Project began with two rusty Land Cruisers and a dream to embark on a 60-day overland expedition from Paso Robles, California to Panama. As the rust was removed the goal evolved. In the true spirit of adventure, we sought to add to the challenge by completing the entire expedition carbon neutral. Our team turned to biofuels and reforestation efforts to accomplish this mission. After a few calculations we discovered that planting roughly 200 trees would neutralize the vehicles carbon emissions . Still, we wanted to make a more significant impact. In 2019, our project completed a combined 18,000-mile expedition through Central America, carbon neutral. This feat was accomplished by utilizing biofuel and planting over 600 trees to sequester our carbon emissions. The six-week journey was professionally documented, and we are currently in post-production. Outside Magazine has picked up the series and will be hosting it on their television channel as well as their web-based platform. In 2020, with the support of our sponsors, our team will be attempting the  world record  for longest distance traveled on 100% alternative fuels. The record attempt will be conducted.

Friant, CA 1% for the Planet

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  • San Joaquin River Trail
  • Pa'san Ridge Trail
  • Wuh-ki'o Trail
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  • Pa'san Ridge Trail

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