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Fossil Fuel Alternatives: Biofuel vs. Electric

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Alternatives to fossil fuel are becoming more popular not only because of their “green” benefits, but also because of concerns about relying on limited, imported resources to fuel cars – and economies. Biofuel and electricity, including hybrid-electric cars, have emerged as top alternatives to fossil fuel.

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Eco-A Listers: Celebrities That Have Gone Green

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

He has been a huge advocate of alternative energy sources, and is probably best known for his documentary “Who Killed the Electric Car?” which follows his adventures in owning, and losing, one of the first all-electric vehicles. Check out his favorite causes at edbegley.com/environment. Dave Matthews Band.

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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Obviously the company has much at stake for the worldwide success of electric cars , and this Supercharger network should do a lot to alleviate concerns of those buyers hesitant to purchase an electric car due to range anxiety. They may still use batteries, but now they are charged up using a natural, renewable resource.

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More Drilling is Not The Solution We Need for Our Energy Future

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

But oil is a finite resource, no matter how you slice it. Subsidize electric cars for the masses. Increase fuel efficiency standards to a level that actually makes a difference – like 40 or 50 MPG for any and all cars sold in America. That’s great, I suppose.

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