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Daryl Hannah and the biodiesel guru

Thanks to "the Steve Jobs of green energy," Daryl Hannah got herself a biodiesel truck to drive in L.A. More »


What to do if you put the wrong fuel in your car

If you've put the wrong fuel in your car, don't turn on the ignition or start the engine as this could compound the mistake by circulating the contaminated fuel and increasing the risk of damage to your car. More »


Diesel to natural gas conversion

A new dual-fuel conversion system saves money by converting diesel engines to a mode that replaces 80 percent of the diesel with cleaner natural gas. More »


Top 10 fuel saving tips for drivers

Reducing your vehicle's fuel consumption is better for the environment and better for your pocket. There are steps a driver can take to reduce the amount of spending on fuel and at drivers.com we have put together our top 10 tips to help you achieve this. You may be surprised at just how much you can save by implementing even some of the drivers tips set out below... More »


Green cars - Gaining power from Exhaust

Suppose the waste heat from auto exhausts could save 5% on fuel costs? It's a practical idea, says UK thermoelectrics expert More »


Diesel a winner in mileage data

Want to help improve North American fuel economy and energy security? New diesel cars have reduced emissions, and better mileage--and fun! More »


Fill 'er up in your own garage

Wouldn't life be simpler if you could refuel your car at home? Why not tap into the cleaner natural gas line, say a couple of big auto players. More »


Fuel of the future

Do you think diesel engines are loud, stinky, and smelly? Well more than one trucking company executive would tell you to wake up and smell the new and improved diesel. More »


North Americans softened up on cheap gas

Policies favoring cheap gasoline were good for the economy, as long as gasoline was cheap More »


How to get better fuel economy

As gasoline prices soar, the Alliance to Save Energy offers drivers tips to cut gas use while driving, protecting both pocketbooks and the environment. More »


Fuel, politics, and your car

We need cheap fuel, and we also need clean fuel, but politics between industries, corporations, politicians, bureaucrats and activists ultimately decides what goes into your tank. More »


Cleaner than you think

Diesel engines are poised for a comeback in North America, promising excellent fuel economy while being environmentally clean. More »


Gas price hike caused by U.S. greed, says group

The Consumer Federation of America argues that OPEC is not to blame for high gasoline prices - U.S. profiteers are. More »


Save money on gas--be an egg-foot

Brief article offers tips for driving more economically. More »


Dashboard advisor saves fuel

Describes a prototype computer that offers ongoing instant advice to drivers on how to save fuel while driving. More »


Cheney shocks environmentalists

U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney raised many eyebrows recently when he downplayed alternative energy strategies and announced that conservation would not play a prominent role in America’s energy policy. More »


Panic buying worsens U.K. fuel crisis

British drivers are paying three times the tax on a tankful of gas as their American counterparts. More »


Sheikh predicts demise of gas as car fuel

High prices for oil may be here for the short term, says this article, but one Saudi Arabian oil minister believes gas will soon lose its value as a fuel. More »


Fuel price furor

The latest round of skyrocketing prices for world oil is harming commercial operators, but the motoring public is still buying gas guzzlers, in spite of new alternatives. More »


Gasoline wars featured on the web

Describes a web site providing information to British Columbia (Canada) motorists on where to find the best bargain at the pumps. More »


Training saves fuel and reputations, says U.K. Auto Association

Whether or not your company name is on the side of the vehicle, a poor standard of driving is not only dangerous and costly, but also puts your company's reputation on the line. More »


New technology promises cleaner air now

Describes a small company in Canada that has developed an innovative fuel injection system that makes possible the conversion of gasoline and diesel engines to cleaner burning, economical compressed natural gas (CNG) without losing engine efficiency. More »


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Move over biodiesel and watch out ethanol, there's a new biofuel on the block - algae, sunlight and waste water


The CRFA is a non-profit organization that promotes renewable bio-fuels (ethanol, biodiesel) for automotive transportation through consumer awareness and government liaison activities.


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