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Fossil Fuel Alternatives: Biofuel vs. Electric

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Biofuel and electricity, including hybrid-electric cars, have emerged as top alternatives to fossil fuel. Gasoline and diesel are called “fossil fuels” because they are derived from plant and animal remains that are millions of years old. Electric Cars. So, what do you think about either of these options?

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Tesla Motors: The Beginning of the End for Buying Gas or Charging Batteries

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Tesla started rolling out this network on California’s congested highways last year near diners, cafes, malls, and car dealers, and as of this writing it now has 30 stations across North America, allowing owners to drive coast to coast without needing to worry about finding a charge. By 2015, the company expects to have 98 percent of the U.S.

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