Are there any realistic alternative fuel cars available right now?

Question

I know hybrids may or may not be worth the cost right now, but as far as other fuel sources, whats available right now and how cost efficient/realistic is it? I heard the ones that burn oil stink and can be costly?

Answer 1

i might think so !

but i'm not knowing what cars like that are out or not right now!

Answer 2

I read somewhere that more pollution is generated to produce hybrid cars-- so the fact that they are more fuel efficient after production isn't that great.

Ethanol, made from corn, is one source. I even heard that left over frying oil from restraunts is another. The big obstacle here is that the Oil and Gas Industry is going to fight any effort to modernize and develop any worthwhile alternative fuel.

Answer 3

Honda Civic hybrid

Answer 4

I like this all-electric car. It is hip, and comparable to the same costing Mercedes and other luxury roadsters, its Tesla motor Company, and they hope to have an affordable sedan out in a couple of years. Throw some solar panels on your roof of your garage and you will get 'free' mileage. As for converting your car to cooking oil, I have heard people say that the 'stink' depends on the place you get your oil. Chicken houses tend to have a 'stink' more so than others. but, the cost to convert isn't that high, and can cut fuel cost for you in half. Not practical at gas for $1.25 a gallon, but practical when gas in now $3.49 a gallon.

Answer 5

Diesel vehicles can run on bio-diesel without modifications. Electric cars are being used in many parts of world. Ethanol is used as an additive to petrol in many parts.

Answer 6

Diesels running on 100% biodiesel are your best choice if you do mostly highway driving,

Hybrids, despite their cost, are your best bet if you do mostly city driving.

And what ever type of car you choose, pick the one that gets the best fuel economy as long as it will work for you.

Good luck!

Answer 7

The modified diesel cars that run on used cooking oil are your best bet. It only costs about $2000 to modify the car and you'll get more than your money back in fuel-cost savings, since you'll be getting it for FREE from restaurants. I suppose the level of "stink" is subjective, but compared to the exhaust fumes of petroleum, most people could live with a car that emits a mild french-fry odor.

Ethanol is NOT a viable long-term /eco-friendly solution. The production of ethanol creates more pollution than it prevents.