Buying an alternative fuel car or truck or converting your existing one to Ethanol/E85 or Biodiesel is an important undertaking that can save you money and help the environment.  One should spend some time researching alternative fuels, where they can be purchased and making the best decision for the environment, the community and ones pocketbook.

For more information on alternative vehicles, check out the California Energy Commission, A Student's Guide to Alternative Fuel Vehicles.  This website is a great resource for additional information. 

Today, one of the most popular alternative fuel vehicles is the hybrid.  A hybrid is powered by a combination of electricity and gasoline (or another fuel such as ethanol or diesel).  Learn how hybrid-electric vehicles work.



Once your ready to start shopping.  Check out the following links.

•  Find an Ethanol Converter (Convert your existing car or truck to Ethanol...costs can be as low as a few hundred dollars)
  

• Shop for a Hybrid Car

• Shop for a Natural Gas Car

• Shop for a Biodiesel Car  (Please remember that most diesel cars and trucks can use biodiesel with little or no modifications.  Check with the manufacturer for details.)

• Shop for an Ethanol Car

Buying the best car, that balances the community, your pocketbook and the environment may mean that you buy a traditional gas or diesel vehicle.  Before doing so, please check its Fuel Economy Rating to get the most efficient car or truck available.  You will also want to check out these strategies for using less gas.  In doing so, you will save money and help the environment.