New Society Publishers, 2010. 186 p. ISBN: 1550924605.
No Invention in history has had a greater ecological impact than the automobile, but private passenger vehicles are unlikely to disappear from our roads anytime soon. Greener cars and fuels will be a necessity for many years to come.
Green Transportation Basics is a guide to greening your personal driving habits by dramatically improving the efficiency of an existing vehicle using simple measures such as trip planning and regular maintenance to improve fuel economy. This handy guide also explores the most promising new green cars and trucks, including electric vehicles, hybrids, plug-in hybrids and natural-gas cars. And it critically examines sustainable fuels including ethanol, biodiesel, straight vegetable oil, hydrogen and biomethane.
Don't let your dream of greening your transportation idle-Green Transportation Basics will guide you through the myths and misconceptions and provide clear options for the road to a more sustainable future.