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Alternative Fuel
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers 
 This coalition of thirteen car and light truck manufacturers is "committed to improving the environment and motor vehicle safety" using "market-based, cost effective solutions." The site seeks to convey the coalition's position on all relevant issues by providing information and data to the public, government, and media. Included are articles, press releases, news, and statistics covering the auto industry and environmental and safety issues of interest. These include topics such as alternative fuel technology, fuel economy standards, and vehicle safety. There are also links to other related Web sites. http://www.autoalliance.org/ Topics: Automobiles, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Industries Last updated May 16, 2001 Alternative & Advanced Fuels: Biodiesel
"Biodiesel is a domestically produced, renewable fuel that can be manufactured from vegetable oils, animal fats, or recycled restaurant greases. Biodiesel is safe and biodegradable, and its use significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions and serious toxic air pollutants." This site presents basic information about biodiesel along with publications and resources for further information. From the Alternative Fuels & Advanced Vehicles Data Center of the U.S. Department of Energy. http://www.afdc.energy.gov/afdc/fuels/biodiesel.html Topics: Automobiles, Energy, Oil & Gas Last updated Nov 22, 2008 Alternative Fuels & Advanced Vehicles Data Center
The website for this center includes information about alternate fuels (such as biodiesel, electricity, hydrogen, ethanol, natural gas and propane), vehicle conversions, emissions, fuel economy, hybrid electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids, idle reduction, and similar topics. Includes a fueling station locator, laws, news, events, and more. From the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). http://www.afdc.energy.gov/afdc/ Topics: Automobiles, Electrical Energy, Energy, Oil & Gas, Technology Last updated Nov 22, 2008 Car of the Future
Companion website to a documentary in which Tom and Ray Magliozzi, hosts of National Public Radio's "Car Talk," "hit the road in this program for a lighthearted but shrewd take on America's four-wheeled future." Website features discuss transportation policy, historical automobile innovations, the ultra-efficient "Hypercar," and audience-contributed cars of the future using alternative fuels. From Nova, produced by the WGBH Educational Foundation. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/car/ Topics: Automobiles Last updated May 26, 2009 DriveClean
"A zero and near-zero emission vehicle guide brought to you by the California Air Resources Board." Features background about clean and cleaner air vehicle types including electric, hybrid electric, alternative fuel, fuel cell, and cleaner gas cars. Includes information about environmental benefits, charging and fueling, technology, safety, and carpool lane eligibility. Also includes fact sheets, a vehicle search, information about government incentives, news, and links to related sites. http://www.driveclean.ca.gov/ Topics: Automobiles Last updated Mar 24, 2008 E85: An Alternative Fuel
Overview of E85 "(85% ethanol, 15% gasoline), [which] is considered an alternative fuel under the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (EPAct)." Features information about E85 emissions, an E85 fueling station locator, an E85 infrastructure development toolkit, and documents related to a business case for installing E85 at retail stations. Includes links to related documents and tools. From the Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicles Data Center (AFDC), U.S. Department of Energy. http://www.afdc.energy.gov/afdc/ethanol/e85.html Topics: Automobiles Last updated Sep 30, 2009 The Edmunds Green Car Guide
This buying guide features articles on fuel-efficient cars, alternative fuels and new technologies (such as biodiesel, electric, and compressed natural gas), hybrid vehicles, improving gas mileage (covering "hypermilers," who try to beat the EPA average fuel economy ratings), and oil and gas prices. From Edmunds, producers of consumer automotive information. http://www.edmunds.com/fueleconomy/ Topics: Automobiles Last updated Aug 9, 2008 Energy Biosciences Institute (EBI)
Website for the "world's first research institution solely dedicated to the new field of energy bioscience ... [It] is initially focusing on the development of next-generation biofuels, but will also look into various applications of biology to the energy sector." Features presentations, a brief glossary, news bulletins, event listings, and background about the institute. A collaboration between the University of California, Berkeley, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, the University of Illinois, and BP. http://www.energybiosciencesinstitute.org/ Topics: Automobiles, Energy Last updated Dec 5, 2007 Energy Information Administration
A primary source for energy statistics. Provides data and analyses about the supply, consumption, distribution, and price of energy in the United States. The weekly, monthly, and annual reports cover petroleum, natural gas, coal, electricity, and various forms of renewable energy. Also contains historical data, forecasts (both U.S. and international), and country-specific analyses. http://www.eia.doe.gov/ Topics: Automobiles, Energy, Oil & Gas, Science, Statistics, Technology Last updated May 7, 2001 ethanol.org
Facts from a national industry association about ethanol, "a clean-burning, high-octane fuel that is produced from renewable sources. At its most basic, ethanol is grain alcohol, produced from crops such as corn." Describes how ethanol is made (dry mill and wet mill) and explains types of ethanol vehicle fuels. Other features include fact sheets, a state-by-state guide to ethanol production and use, and much more. From the American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE). http://www.ethanol.org Topics: Automobiles Last updated May 10, 2006 Fueleconomy.gov
The heart of this site is the "Find and Compare Cars" database, with miles-per-gallon numbers for vehicles from 1985 to the present. Includes a gasoline price page with links to national and regional fuel price information, information on vehicle safety ratings and air pollution, gas mileage tips, and material on hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles. Also find the most current model year "Fuel Economy Guide." From the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). http://www.fueleconomy.gov/ Topics: Automobiles, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Energy, Environment, Oil & Gas Last updated May 12, 2008 Hazardous Waste Sites in Minnesota: Gopher State Ethanol
"This web site provides general information about public health issues related to the Gopher State Ethanol plant in St. Paul," which was in operation from 2000-2004. Emissions from ethanol production include volatile organic compounds (VOCs), particulates, and unpleasant odors. Includes a link to the health assessment. From the Minnesota Department of Health. http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/hazardous/sites/ramsey/gopher/ Topics: Automobiles, Pollutants & Toxic Substances Last updated May 10, 2006 Iowa Corn: Ethanol and Its Co-Products
This site about vehicle fuel made from corn addresses topics such as E85, an alternative fuel produced by blending 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline, production statistics, and "facts and myths" about ethanol (vehicle use, jobs, environment, rural economies). Also find material about distillers' grains, a by-product of ethanol production used for livestock feed. From the Iowa Corn Promotion Board and Iowa Corn Growers Association. http://www.iowacorn.org/cms/en/Ethanol/Ethanol.aspx Topics: Automobiles Last updated Sep 12, 2008 Popular Mechanics: Drive Green
Compilation of articles, video, and blog entries about energy-efficient driving and alternative fuel vehicles. Includes features on new technologies, test drives of new vehicles, analysis, tips, and related material. From the website for Popular Mechanics magazine. http://www.popularmechanics.com/drivegreen Topics: Automobiles Last updated Jun 10, 2008 Science Reports: Alternative Fuels
News and features about alternative automotive fuels such as ethanol, natural gas, hydrogen, electric, and biodiesel. Includes reports, case studies, classroom materials, and interactive features such as "How Does Your Car Stack Up?" that considers carbon dioxide output and fuel costs. From the PBS Online NewsHour. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/indepth_coverage/science/alt_fuels/ Topics: Automobiles Last updated Jun 10, 2008 Special Reports: Cars and Motoring
Collection of articles (2003 to the present) on alternative fuels, safety design, green cars, and automotive technology developments. Note: full text of some articles requires fee. From the online version of New Scientist magazine. http://www.newscientist.com/topic/motoring-tech Topics: Architecture, Automobiles, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Technology Last updated Sep 28, 2009 Tortillanomics: Food or Fuel? The Competition for Mexico's Corn
Companion website for this PBS Frontline documentary that discovers that "the increasing demand for corn-based biofuel in the United States is driving up the cost of Mexico's staple food, the tortilla." Features slideshows on protest and politics, the fight between biofuel producers and tortilla consumers for the corn harvest, and effects on farmers and the urban poor in Mexico. Includes related links on biofuels and rising food prices. http://www.pbs.org/frontlineworld/fellows/mexico_2008/ Topics: Agriculture, Automobiles, Beans, Grains, Nuts, & Seeds, Crops Last updated Apr 28, 2008 Which Affordable Hybrids Save You the Most Money?
Consumer education series on gas/electric hybrid vehicles. Topics include costs and savings of hybrids versus similar all-gas models (gas, vehicle retail price, depreciation, insurance, and maintenance), how hybrids work, and money-saving tips (such as tax credits and incentives). From Consumer Reports. http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/cars/new-cars/news/2008/10/affordable-hybrids/overview/affordable-hybrids-ov.htm Topics: Automobiles, Consumer Research & Advocacy Last updated Dec 21, 2008 Yahoo! Cars & Autos
A directory of Web sites on motor vehicles. Searchable; and browsable by automobile make and model, and topic (including alternative fuel vehicles, car art, concept cars, electric vehicles, lowriders, and theft). http://dir.yahoo.com/Recreation/Automotive/ Topics: Automobiles, Electrical Energy, Energy, Transportation Last updated Jul 13, 2005 |
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