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Eco-crusader Charris Ford is out to show the world that cars run cleaner and
greener on biodiesel—a fuel made from vegetable oil, alcohol, and lye. read> |
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- It's possible to power a modified diesel engine with pure, recycled vegetable oil.
- Many American-made vehicles (from companies like GMC, Ford, and Dodge) have flex-fuel engines, designed to run on ethanol.
- A handful of hydrogen-fuel cell vehicles are already on the road in Los Angeles and Chicago and they produce zero emissions.
- Hybrid cars like the Honda Insight get superior gas mileage up to 68 mpg.
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Running your diesel vehicle on recycled vegetable oil is simple, sustainable, and it leaves your exhaust smelling subtly of Krispy Kremes. read> |
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What happens when you cross an electric battery with a high-powered gasoline engine? You get the coolest car around—one that's fuel-efficient, fast, and economical. read> |
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Zero-emission fuel cells may be the wave of the future, but with their prohibitive price tag, mass-market distribution is still a long way off. read> |
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This booze ain't for drinkin'—it's an excellent green auto fuel that can be used in more than three million cars already on the road today. read> |
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Find out how to collect recycled fryer oil, filter it, warm it, and use it to fuel your vehicle. view the slideshow >
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Telluride is home to the first city bus to run on 100 percent biodiesel. (Courtesy of Colorado Tourism) |
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The idea of sustainable auto fuels may seem novel to many people, but a worldwide cadre of individuals and organizations have been searching for renewable alternatives to gasoline for decades. Here, we honor a few of America's brave crusaders in the green revolution. read> |
