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Below are some general sites with additional sites subdivided into categories for alternative fuels (general), battery electric, biodiesel, ethanol, hybrid, hydrogen and fuel cells, natural gas, and propane.

Sites from auto companies, component manufacturers and organizations are listed in separate sections unless they contain a particularly good quantity of information about the cars.

Evworld.com Much good information
www.fleetsandfuels.com
A biweekly newsletter (provided in hardcopy and in online formats) that highlights business intelligence on alternative technology vehicles including electric vehicles, natural gas, hybrids, propane and alcohol fuels. Dedicated to providing the business case for AFVs to fleets.
The U.S. government's official fuel economy website listing miles-per-gallon on new and used vehicles from 1985-present.
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Detailing research efforts in renewable energies and alternative transportation technologies. Includes hybrid vehicle development; renewable energy research; and battery technology research.
Solstice The internet information service of the Renewable Energy Policy Project and the Center for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology (REPP-CREST) on energy efficiency, renewable energy, and transportation technologies.
Tribrids Cars with batteries, engine and stationary power source.

Alternate Fuels.com
Alternate Fuel Activity Book The activities are appropriate for grades 3-6, the fact sheets are appropriate for grades 7-12. From the State of Hawaii.
Alternative Fuels Data Center
Includes an interactive map of AFV refueling stations in the U.S., listings and descriptions of different alternative fuels and alternative fueled vehicles, online periodicals, and resources and documents on AFV programs.
BC Research Centre for Alternative Transportation Fuels Database of technical papers - over 3400 publications covering alternative fuels (propane or LPG, natural gas, hydrogen, methanol, ethanol, biodiesel), hybrid electric vehicles, batteries and fuel cells.
California Energy Commission Alternative Fuel Vehicle Information

Jon Mauney's Battery Glossary
EVs In Germany (Auf Deutsch)
Electric Vehicle Information Center (Denmark) In Danish
EV Information (Japan) In Japanese
EV Guide (Norwegian)
The energy guy Info about electric cars
Non-Road EVs Forklifts, etc. From Kansas Electric Utilities
Stanford EVOnline Archives History of electric vehicles
ZEVInfo A "one-stop-shop" for information on electric drive products in California.

Start with this excellent site: Biodieselnow.com. Additional information about Biodiesel can be found in Alternative Fuels sites.

Other biodiesel sites:

Biodiesel information at Alternative Fuels DataCenter US Department of Energy Information
Biodiesel Discussion List How to run unmodified diesel powered equipment (tractors, cars, trucks, generators, etc.) on biodiesel fuel made from renewable or free discarded vegetable resources.
BioDiesel Info
BioDiesel International World Leader in biodiesel production.
Bioenergy Information Network Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Fuels Development. The OFD funds research and analyses on liquid and gaseous fuels produced from dedicated energy crops such as grasses and fast-growing short-rotation trees producing ethanol, methanol and biodiesel.
Biofuels Discussion List Information-sharing resource for the growing number of people all over the world who are making their own fuel or would like to.
Canadian Renewable Fuels Association Biodiesel Information Centre
Grassroots Biodiesel and Vegetable Oil Fuel Homepage
How to Make Hemp Fuel
Journey to Forever
Mike Pelly's biodiesel recipe
National Biodiesel Board
Includes list of biodiesel distributors.
Pacific Biodiesel Hawaii
Technical Handbook for Marine Biodiesel
University of Idaho Biodiesel research
Veggie Power UK
Veggie Van

Her Electric Vehicle Hybrid site for women
How a hybrid car works (from HowStuffWorks.com)
HybridCars.com Online magazine covering environmental innovation in the auto industry.
Office of Transportation Technologies Hybrid Electric Program

For companies developing and manufacturing fuel cells, see green car parts section.

The Amazing Metal Sponge: Simulations of Palladium-Hydride Hydrogen technology
American Hydrogen Association A non-profit association of individuals and institutions, technical and non-technical, dedicated to promoting inexpensive, clean and safe hydrogen energy systems.
California Fuel Cell Partnership A partnership made up of industry and government that has been established for the advancement of fuel cell technology.
Fuel Cells.org Basic information and more
Fuel Cell Matchmaker Job Board
Fuel Cell Today News, commentary, industry directories, more . . .
Hydrogen Fuel Library
Hy-Web Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Information
Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Investor Lots of news and investor info. The Materials page has links to information about Hydrogen, H2 Storage Materials, Hydrogen Rich Fuels, Fuel Cell Components, and Metals.
US Fuel Cell Council An industry association dedicated to fostering the commercialization of fuel cells in the United States. Members include Daimler-Chrysler, Ford, Toyota, and Ballard.

NGV.ORG Comprehensive Natural Gas Vehicle information
Natural Gas Supply Association
Natural Gas Vehicle Coalition Includes emissions data and other information about natural gas vehicles

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