There are so many similes that go along with this espresso machine (coffee as ‘diesel fuel’; waking up as ‘starting your engine’) that they seem unavoidable. Even if you’re not a gear head, though, it’s easy to appreciate this beauty by Espresso Veloce.

The ‘V12’ is part of their series of coffee makers that pay tribute to the grand prix engines of the 90’s. The series includes a ‘V8’ and ‘V10’, but why settle for lesser power? This replica engine was ‘tool room engineered’ and is constructed of various alloys such as magnesium, titanium and aluminum.

According to EV’s website, the engines are a throwback to those raced by Formula One legends such as Michael Schumacher and Ayrton Senna. After the ingredients are processed, in true automotive fashion the coffee is dispensed through an exhaust pipe.

The V12 has a feature that allows you to truly turn your coffee into diesel fuel. It has an ‘oil filler’ that allows you to store your favorite liquor. Espresso Veloce calls it a ‘grappa reservoir’ that perfectly mixes the liquor in with the espresso for a true caffé corretto. Available in colored titanium or black carbon finish, this piece is destined to win design gold.

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Running out of gas is an embarrassing and potentially dangerous situation – and that’s why grandma always told us to never let the tank get below one-quarter full. It might seem like a smart idea to keep an extra can of gas in the car, but that’s exceptionally dangerous. Gasoline is exceptionally volatile and tends to emit dangerous fumes when it gets warm, not to mention the fact that it gets gummy and unusable when stored for long periods.

A product called Extra Fuel is being marketed as a safe alternative to keeping a can of gas in your car’s trunk. It is meant to get you only as far as the nearest gas station; at $19.99 for a half-gallon jug, it is definitely an emergency-only product. But when you’re stuck in the middle of nowhere with an empty gas tank, that $20 investment will seem pretty reasonable.

Extra Fuel works in any gasoline engine (not diesel), and it is formulated to be much safer than gas. It is basically gasoline without the volatile elements. It works by pushing residual gas through the fuel line – and according to the makers, there is always some residual gas even when the tank is empty – and using that tiny bit of gasoline to start the engine. The Extra Fuel then keeps the engine running long enough for you to get your vehicle to a filling station for some real gas.

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