Good report, I'd like to hear a followup about the trip. I heard this on the Station Showcase podcast and am saving it for my dad, who is currently moving down to TX with the old schoolbus he just bought and plans to convert. He'll like this, as will, I suspect, the PR audience at large. Willie Nelson would be proud.
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.
There was some interesting material presented in this feature on fueling a van with restaurant grease—and a planned trip across the country to publicize this alternative furel. There was straight-forward reporting and some nice scenes. I would call it an OK feature. The voice over narration needs a little coaching and the scene setting could have been a tad stronger.
This is an interesting report on the use of restaurant grease for automobile fuel, which would fit easily in ME or ATC. It also features an engaging avocate for biodiesel who is planning a trip across country, powered by grease, to publicize this innovative technology.
Comments for Grease My Ride!
Produced by Catherine Komp
Other pieces by WAER Syracuse, NY
Rating Summary
4 comments
Hans Anderson
Posted on December 20, 2006 at 10:02 AM | Permalink
Review of Grease My Ride!
Good report, I'd like to hear a followup about the trip. I heard this on the Station Showcase podcast and am saving it for my dad, who is currently moving down to TX with the old schoolbus he just bought and plans to convert. He'll like this, as will, I suspect, the PR audience at large. Willie Nelson would be proud.
Aaron Henkin
Posted on August 25, 2006 at 07:46 AM | Permalink
Review of Grease My Ride!
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.
Erik Nycklemoe
Posted on February 11, 2005 at 01:37 PM | Permalink
Review of Grease My Ride!
There was some interesting material presented in this feature on fueling a van with restaurant grease—and a planned trip across the country to publicize this alternative furel. There was straight-forward reporting and some nice scenes. I would call it an OK feature. The voice over narration needs a little coaching and the scene setting could have been a tad stronger.
Helen Woodward
Posted on February 11, 2005 at 08:15 AM | Permalink
Review of Grease My Ride!
This is an interesting report on the use of restaurant grease for automobile fuel, which would fit easily in ME or ATC. It also features an engaging avocate for biodiesel who is planning a trip across country, powered by grease, to publicize this innovative technology.