http://alternativefuels.myinfohq.net Sat, 12 Jul 2008 06:06:57 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en When it comes to one of the newest developments in the vehicle industry – electric cars – the facts about them are plentiful and easy to come by.  This new alternative to regular gasoline powered cars has many people very excited about being able to have reliable transportation without damaging ... http://alternativefuels.myinfohq.net/2007/09/05/electric-car-facts/ Believe it or not, electric cars have been around for a very long time. In the early 1900s, there were more electric cars than there were gasoline-powered cars.  Back in the early 1920’s when vehicles were becoming more popular, gasoline was very expensive. It also was hard to start a ... http://alternativefuels.myinfohq.net/2007/09/04/electric-car/ Many vehicles run on diesel fuel, but with the growing push toward environmentally safer fuels for vehicles, do diesel vehicle owners have any alternative other than diesel fuel?  Yes they do!  It’s called bio-diesel and it’s making a big splash in the fuel industry. Bio-diesel is the name of a clean ... http://alternativefuels.myinfohq.net/2007/09/03/diesel-fuel-alternative/ The Department of Defense (DOD) is asking companies to submit proposals for supplying 200 million gallons of alternative or synthetic fuel in anticipation of major field tests of vehicles and vessels by the Air Force and Navy in 2008 and 2009. The field tests are part of a broader effort ... http://alternativefuels.myinfohq.net/2007/09/02/dod-alternative-fuels/ There are many different types of alternative fuels that are being developed these days which is an exciting innovation in the vehicle industry.  Alternative fuels are the wave of the future as scientists look for cleaner burning fuels that won’t damage the environment while providing great advantages to the vehicle ... http://alternativefuels.myinfohq.net/2007/09/01/types-of-alternative-fuels/ Just like with any new, slightly controversial subject, there will always be pros and cons to talk about – and that’s no different with the new drive toward the use of alternative fuels to power our vehicles.  People who support alternative fuels – the pros – could list a hundred ... http://alternativefuels.myinfohq.net/2007/08/31/pros-and-cons-of-alternative-fuel/ Ever since the military allowed the design of the hummer to be made public, people have gone crazy over its design.  General Motors acquired the brand name and marketing rights of the hummer and now that alternative fuels have begun to grow in popularity, they are also beginning to make ... http://alternativefuels.myinfohq.net/2007/08/30/alternative-fuel-hummer/ There is a growing trend toward pushing people to use new alternative fuels to power their vehicles.  Alternative fuel burns cleaner, is better for the environment, and, in many cases, can be cheaper than gasoline.  But not just any car will run on alternative fuels.  The engine must be constructed ... http://alternativefuels.myinfohq.net/2007/08/29/alternative-fuel-vehicles/ The expansion of the alternative fuel business has exploded these days as people are looking more and more toward improving the environment and perhaps even saving some money in the process. As gas prices continue to skyrocket, gasoline companies know that they must start considering an expansion of their companies ... http://alternativefuels.myinfohq.net/2007/08/28/alternative-fuels-expansion/ Right now in the United States, there is a huge push for people to use alternative fuels as opposed to gasoline. There are many reasons for this push. Generally, it’s because alternative fuels are kinder to the environment and can help to combat the ever-growing problem of global warming. The price ... http://alternativefuels.myinfohq.net/2007/08/27/alternative-fuels-are-kinder-to-the-environment/