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Take Five to Save Fuel Created: Monday, July 30, 2007 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
Seven tips that will help you get better fuel mileage plus slash your fuel budget and greenhouse gas contribution.
New Pilot Programs Have Energy Department's Backing for Biofuel Development Created: Wednesday, May 01, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, May 01, 2013
The Energy Department is supporting innovative biorefineries that will test renewable fuels in new ways.
Energy Department Puts $13M Behind Ocean Energy Project Created: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
The Department of Energy is taking a closer look at the potential for extracting greater energy from water with a multi-million dollar investment.
New Process for Producing Cellulosic Ethanol Holds Promise Created: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
A new process for developing cellulosic biofuels holds promise for bringing these fuels to market.
Check these Resources to Learn More About Alternative Energy Sources Created: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Learn more about available alternative energy with this list of resources.
EPA Lays Out Proposal to Support Renewable Fuels Expansion Created: Sunday, March 31, 2013 Updated: Sunday, March 31, 2013
Recently proposed rules by the EPA help to support the further expansion of renewable fuels.
What Do You Know About Alternative Fuel Vehicles? Created: Sunday, March 31, 2013 Updated: Sunday, March 31, 2013
Test your knowledge of hybrid and other alternative energy vehicle technologies with this series of quizzes and fact lists.
Take These Quizzes to Test Your Knowledge of Alternative Fuels Created: Sunday, March 31, 2013 Updated: Sunday, March 31, 2013
These quizzes will help to test your knowledge of alternative fuels and renewable energy.
Quiz Yourself on These Biofuel Resources Facts Created: Sunday, March 31, 2013 Updated: Sunday, March 31, 2013
Quiz yourself on these biofuel resource facts.
How Are Biofuels Being Used? Created: Sunday, March 31, 2013 Updated: Sunday, March 31, 2013
Learn how well you understand the uses of biofuels.
These Current Hybrids Offer Low Price Tags and Quick Payback Created: Sunday, March 31, 2013 Updated: Sunday, March 31, 2013
These 2013 hybrid vehicles offer some of the lowest sticker prices and payback periods available.
2013 Toyota Camry Hybrid Continues Strength in Class Created: Saturday, March 30, 2013 Updated: Sunday, March 31, 2013
The 2013 Toyota Camry Hybrid continues its tradition of solid performance in the mid-sized hybrid class of vehicles carrying a price tag under $30,000.
Purchasing a Hybrid for the First Time Takes Careful Consideration Created: Saturday, March 30, 2013 Updated: Saturday, March 30, 2013
Purchasing a hybrid vehicle for the first time is a decision that deserves careful consideration.
Flex Fuel Vehicles Can Help Reduce Fuel Costs Created: Thursday, February 28, 2013 Updated: Friday, March 01, 2013
Flex fuel vehicles offer consumers a way to save on fuel costs.
Don't Overlook Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency Created: Thursday, February 28, 2013 Updated: Thursday, February 28, 2013
Extension of the Taxpayer Relief Act allows consumer tax credits for certain energy efficiency activities.
Offshore Wind Energy Represents Untapped Resource Created: Thursday, February 28, 2013 Updated: Thursday, February 28, 2013
The government is refocusing on the incredible energy potential of offshore winds.
City Offers Example of Expanding Solar Opportunities Created: Thursday, February 28, 2013 Updated: Thursday, February 28, 2013
Milwaukee has made a commitment to advancing solar energy with payoffs for both consumers and the city's economic growth.
EVs, Hybrids Hold Appeal for Fleet Managers Created: Thursday, February 28, 2013 Updated: Thursday, February 28, 2013
Increasing fuel prices are increasing interest in alternative fuel vehicles among fleet managers.
Books on Ethanol and Other Biofuels Created: Thursday, February 28, 2013 Updated: Thursday, February 28, 2013
There are a variety of books available that discuss the advantages and disadvantages of ethanol.
Books on Climate Change Created: Friday, November 30, 2012 Updated: Thursday, February 28, 2013
These books offer a variety of perspectives on climate change.
Stop-Start Hybrids Offer Yet Another Tool for Conserving Fuel Created: Thursday, February 28, 2013 Updated: Thursday, February 28, 2013
Stop and start hybrids make use of a special vehicle feature rather than multiple sources of power to improve fuel efficiency.
List of Available Hybrid Vehicles Grows for 2013 Created: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Check out these reviews of hybrid vehicles available for 2013.
Compare Fuel Savings to Sticker Price Created: Thursday, January 31, 2013 Updated: Thursday, January 31, 2013
Calculate your costs over the lifetime of your vehicle when paying more for a hybrid or electric car.
Follow These Steps When Installing Your Home Charging Station Created: Thursday, January 31, 2013 Updated: Thursday, January 31, 2013
Follow these steps for successful installation of a home charging station for your plug-in hybrid or electric vehicle.
Understand These Basics of Charging Stations Created: Thursday, January 31, 2013 Updated: Thursday, January 31, 2013
Learn how charging stations work and how they are installed before purchasing a plug-in hybrid or EV.
Keep These Five Factors in Mind Before Buying an Alternative Fuel Vehicle Created: Thursday, January 31, 2013 Updated: Thursday, January 31, 2013
Before purchasing an alternative fuels vehicle, consider these five factors.
Tax Credits Are Available for Qualified Plug-in Electric Vehicles Created: Thursday, January 31, 2013 Updated: Thursday, January 31, 2013
Understand the tax credits available for plug-in hybrid vehicles.
Follow These Tips to Continue Using Biodiesel Through Winter Months Created: Thursday, January 31, 2013 Updated: Thursday, January 31, 2013
Just like regular diesel, proper fuel management will allow you to use biodiesel year-round.
Keep Your EV and Hybrid Happy During Cold Winter Weather Created: Thursday, January 31, 2013 Updated: Thursday, January 31, 2013
Winter weather brings special considerations when driving a hybrid car in order to ensure maximum fuel efficiency.
2013 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid Offers Prius Lovers All-Electric Ride Created: Monday, December 31, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, January 30, 2013
The 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-In offers Prius enthusiasts and all-electric ride.
Ford Enters EV Market with All-New Focus Electric Created: Wednesday, June 08, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Ford enters the EV market with the all-new Ford Focus Electric.
Improved Technologies Serve as Catalyst for Consumers Choosing Hybrids Created: Friday, November 30, 2012 Updated: Sunday, January 13, 2013
As advanced hybrid technologies continue to develop, a growing number of consumers are finding hybrid vehicles appealing.

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