Butane

Honda's new generator is powered by butane gas canisters

15:57 March 29, 2010

Scheduled to go on sale at Honda dealers throughout Japan this May, the ENEPO EU9iGB is pretty compact as far as generators go. It's powered by common butane canisters, which makes for safe and easy storage in contrast with gasoline-fueled alternatives. A fold-down handle makes transport dead simple, as the design is reminiscent of carry-on luggage with two wheels at the base. Read More

AROUND THE HOME

Honda Pianta FV200 Mini-Tiller runs on Butane Gas Canisters

By Mike Hanlon

22:26 February 11, 2009

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Butane gas is most commonly known as the fuel that comes in home-use canisters that power camping and caravan stoves but that could be about to change. Honda begins sales in Japan next month of the Pianta (that's Italian for 'plant') FV200, a mini-tiller that runs on butane gas canisters. Read More