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Calculators and Tools

The calculators and tools on these pages can help you evaluate your energy use and whether energy efficient products or renewable energy are right for you.

Vehicles

Your fuel costs. Pollution. Our country's dependence on foreign oil. The vehicle you choose to drive and how you drive it affect all of these issues. To minimize these effects, here you can learn about advanced vehicle technologies, alternative fuels, and ways to improve your vehicle's fuel efficiency.

Alternative Fuel Vehicles Power a vehicle with alternative fuels, such as biodiesel, electricity, ethanol, natural gas, or propane. Alternate Fuel Conversions

Electric Bicycles Help extend your bicycling trips without fatigue.

Electric Vehicles Drive a vehicle that produces no exhaust or emissions.

Fuel Cell Vehicles Learn about hydrogen-powered vehicles with the potential to significantly reduce energy use and emissions.

Fuel Efficiency Compare the fuel economy of different vehicles and learn tips for improving your vehicle's fuel efficiency.

Hybrid Electric Vehicles Drive a vehicle that combines the internal combustion engine with an electric vehicle's battery and motor for improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions.

Neighborhood Electric Vehicles Consider a vehicle for traveling short distances where traffic, parking, and air pollution may be concerns.

You can save $200-$1,500 in fuel costs each year by choosing the most efficient vehicle that meets your needs. This can add up to thousands of dollars over a vehicle’s lifetime. Fuel-efficient models come in all shapes and sizes, so you don't have to sacrifice utility or size.

You can also increase the fuel economy of you current vehicle by adopting good driving habits and maintaining your vehicle.

Get some GREEN on

Blogs

TreeHugger is a fast-growing web magazine, dedicated to everything that has a modern aesthetic yet is environmentally responsible. Our influential audience stops by frequently to check out the latest news, reviews and recommendations for modern yet green products andservices. Consumers also rely on the directory to help facilitate their buying processes. TreeHugger is the most effective way for them to find well designed products that are also ecologically sensitive.                                             
GreenBiz.com ~ Sustainable Business, Cleaner Production, and the Bottom Line 
Grist Magazine ~ Environmental news and commentary from Grist Magazine                                                            
WorldChanging ~ Tools, Models and Ideas for Building a Bright Green Future
An Inconvenient Truth ~ An Inconvenient Truth RSS feed
Alternative Energy ~ Renewable Energy
The Sustainable Future
Inhabitat ~ Future-forward design for the world you inhabit
Seed Magazine    
sustainable style foundation 

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Alternative Fuels

These fuels are defined as alternative fuels by the Energy Policy Act of 1992 and are currently, or have been, commercially available for vehicles.

Other Fuels

Several emerging fuels are currently under development. Many of these fuels are also considered alternative fuels and may have other benefits such as reduced emissions or increased energy security.

Fuel-Related Topics of Interest

For more information on alternative and advanced fuels, go to the following pages: