Vehicle Reviews, Previews, Photos and Test Drives
By Lori Weaver, About.com Guide
Alternative fuel and hybrid cars, trucks and SUVs--there are so many choices. Read on for the best tips to finding the right alternative fuel vehicle, in addition to finding local fuel stations.
- Electric Vehicles (EVs)
- Hybrid Vehicles
- Diesel Vehicles
- Flex-fuel Vehicles
- Natural Gas (CNG) & Propane Vehicles
Electric Vehicles (EVs)
From low-speed and neighborhood electric vehicles to converting conventional gas burners, interest in the clean, quiet motoring of electricity is growing by leaps and bounds.
Hybrid Vehicles
From mild to full to plug-in, there's a lot to know when shopping for a hybrid. Learn more from our system descriptions, test drives and photo galleries.
- 2012 Hybrids
- 2012 Cheapest Hybrid Vehicles
- 2012 Mid-Sized Hybrid Sedans
- 2012 Hybrid Trucks and SUVs
- 2011 Hybrids
- 2010 Hybrids
- 2009 Hybrids
- 2008 Hybrids
- Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs)
- What is a Two-Mode Hybrid?
- Hybrid Tax Credits & Rebates
- 2009 Hybrid Road Tests
- 2008 Hybrid Road Tests
- 2007 Hybrid Road Tests
Diesel Vehicles
Wondering if a diesel is right for you? Check out our impressions and photo galleries from our diesel vehicle test drives.
Flex-fuel Vehicles
Flex-fuels are affordable and easy-to-find. Fill up with gasoline, E85 or any combo thereof. Learn more from our test drive impressions and photo galleries.
- 2009 Flex-fuels
- 2008 Flex-fuels
- Is Your Current Vehicle E85 Compatible?
- 2008 Flex-fuel Vehicle Road Tests
- 2007 Flex-fuel Vehicle Road Tests
- Understanding Basics of Flex Fuel Vehicles
- What is a Flex-fuel Vehicle?
Natural Gas (CNG) & Propane Vehicles
It's clean. It's efficient. Read more about the vehicles that can power up on natural gas and propane.