How did Hitler and his scientists Make gasoline from coal?

Please describe the process so others may duplicate it on a pilot basis

Numbat2008-01-07T15:09:45Z

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Basically, take Carbon Monoxide and Water and combine them.
The url below says it much better than I can.

Anonymous2008-01-07T22:39:13Z

Ever heard of generator gas or producer gas? This is how Europe kept going when the oil supplies were exhausted. There is a guide online on how to make one of these devices - they are cheap and can run on wood chips.

http://www.gengas.nu/byggbes/index.shtml

Syngas may be the thing you are looking for in this case, though. Here is the article on wikipedia:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syngas

Steven D2008-01-07T22:40:11Z

It wasn't gasoline it was a coal slurry which was just unstable enough to be used in engines. Check the history and chemistry books. We're not getting paid to do your research!

angelguide2008-01-07T22:33:24Z

Did they really?