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Index
Praise
Title Page
Books for Wiser Living recommended by Mother Earth News
CHAPTER 1 - GREENING TRANSPORTATION
Guidelines for Sustainable Fuel Transportation
Keep Your Brain Engaged
CHAPTER 2 - ESY GREEN:
Wise Driving Habits
Smart Trip Planning Improves Fuel Efficiency
Modifying Your Vehicle to Improve Fuel Efficiency
Conclusion
CHAPTER 3 - THE HYBRID REVOLUTION
What Is a Hybrid?
How Does a Hybrid Work?
Not All Hybrids are Created Equal
Are Hybrids a Smart Economic Investment?
How Could Hybrids be Improved?
What to Look for When Buying a Hybrid
Would a Fuel-Efficient Car Perform as Well?
The Pros and Cons of Hybrids
Conclusion
CHAPTER 4 - PLUG-IN HYBRID ELECTRICS
What is a Plug-in Hybrid?
PHEVs: A Technology Whose Time Has Come
The Pros and Cons of Plug-In Hybrids
CHAPTER 5 - THE ELECTRIC CAR
How Electric Cars Work
How Do You Get an Electric Car?
Buying a New EV
Buying a Used EV
Converting a Car to Electricity
Is an EV Right for You?
The Pros and Cons of EVs
CHAPTER 6 - THE PROMISE AND PERILS OF ETHANOL
What is Ethanol?
How is Ethanol Made?
Corn vs. Sugar Cane Ethanol
Cellulosic Ethanol — The Rising Star
Switching to Ethanol
The Pros and Cons of Ethanol
CHAPTER 7 - STRAIGHT VEGETABLE OIL
Diesel Engines and Diesel Fuel
Converting a Diesel Vehicle to Run on SVO
Practical Considerations
Securing a Supply of Vegetable Oil
The Pros and Cons of Using Straight Vegetable Oil
Conclusion
CHAPTER 8 - BIODIESEL
What is Biodiesel?
How Is Biodiesel Made?
Making Your Own Biodiesel
The Pros and Cons of Biodiesel
Conclusion
CHAPTER 9 - HYDROGEN AND HYDROGEN FUEL CELLS
What is Hydrogen?
How Hydrogen is Made into Fuel
Is There Enough Water to Make Hydrogen Fuel?
What is a Fuel Cell?
Hydrogen Cars, Trucks, Vans, and SUVs
The Pros and Cons of Fuel Cell Vehicles
CHAPTER 10 - BIOMETHANE
Compressed Natural Gas
Natural Gas-Burning Cars
Sources of Biomethane
The Pros and Cons of Biomethane
Afterword
Resource Guide
Index
About the Author
Copyright Page
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