For the majority Americans Alternative invokes the likeness of a futuristic machine radically diverse from today’s vehicles. That’s a huge misconception. There’s nothing bizarre or extraordinary about them, it’s the fuels that are ‘alternative’.
Hybrid vehicles run on a regular gasoline-powered engine assisted by an electric motor. Electric cars are powered completely by electric sources.
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Alternative Fuel & High Efficiency Vehicles
The State of California has supported the development of alternative transportation fuels (fuels other than gasoline or diesel) since the creation of the Energy Commission in 1975. Earlier programs included demonstration programs with vehicles using |
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How Fuel Cells Work
In the technology world, fuel cells are a very popular topic of conversation. According to many experts, we may soon find ourselves using fuel cells to generate electrical power for our cars and all sorts of devices in our homes. Learn how fuel cells |
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How Electric Cars Work
Electric vehicles, especially EVs powered by fuel cells, are a compelling alternative to gasoline-powered cars. They use environmentally friendly technology to get you to your destination without the need for costly, supply-limited gasoline. Find out |
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How Hybrid Cars Work
With urban sprawl on the rise, many of us find ourselves commuting an hour or more twice a day, five days a week! Whether it |
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Clean Cities Vehicle Buyer's Guide
Vehicles powered by domestically produced, clean alternative fuels and other energy efficient, advanced technology vehicles can help reduce our dependence on imported oil and improve air quality.
Using the Vehicle Buyer's Guide, you can learn abou |
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Green Vehicle Guide
This guide rates only environmental performance when the vehicle is in use. It does not account for other environmental factors, such as recyclability of the vehicle, or for any other factors that people may consider when choosing a vehicle, such as |
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Coalition for Alternative Transportation
A web site devoted to promoting appropriate means of transportation and reducing the negative impact of the automobile. |
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