Ownership & Beyond
By Christine & Scott Gable, About.com Guides to Hybrid Cars & Alt Fuels
From vehicle repair, maintenance and safety issues to buying decisions, hybrid tax credits and the environmental impact of alternative fuels, here's the place to begin.
- Money Matters & Tax Credits
- Environmental Impact
- Vehicle Repair & General Maintenance Guide
- Biodiesel & Diesel Maintenance Issues
Money Matters & Tax Credits
Learn more about the available tax credits and buying decisions when planning an alternative fuel vehicle purchase--and make the most of your dollars.
- Alternative Fuel Federal Incentives & Tax Credits
- Tax Credits for Hybrids
- The Real Savings of an Alt Fuel Vehicle
- Take the Automotive Quotient Quiz
Environmental Impact
Learn how alternative fuels can reduce exhaust emissions and depletion of the earth's resources.
- Take Five to $ave Fuel
- Do Alternative Fuels Make a Difference?
- Top 10 Reasons to Switch to Alternative Fuels
- Making the Switch: It's Easier Than You Might Think
- Global Warming: Be Part of the Solution
Vehicle Repair & General Maintenance Guide
All vehicles require regular maintenance. Find out what alternative fuel vehicles need.
Biodiesel & Diesel Maintenance Issues
It's the nature of the fuel--diesel vehicles require a different kind of maintenance. Be aware of these issues.
- General Diesel Maintenance
- Diesels & Biodiesels: Cold Weather Issues
- Biodiesel Winter Rx
- How Diesel Engines Work
Hybrid Vehicle Maintenance & Safety
Here's where you'll find answers to questions about routine hybrid vehicle maintenance to battery replacement and safety.
Development, Technology & Politics
Learn more about the latest technologies in alternative fuels, plus the policies and laws that affect their growth and development.
- What is Cylinder Deactivation?
- Cost Factors that Affect Alternative Fuels
- What is a Fuel Cell?
- How Do Fuel Cells Work?
- Fuel Cell Working Diagrams
Resources
Explore definitions and glossary terms that relate to alternative fuels.
