mobility
Fox Rent A Car [posted on October 12, 2006]
Offering the Toyota Prius, Honda Civid Hybrid and Toyota Highlander Hybrid at many locations, Fox Rent A Car currently offers a 5% discount on all hybrid rentals. Headquartered in California, Fox has locations from Alaska to Vermont and affiliate locations around the world, from Chile to Costa Rica and the Netherlands to New Zealand. [Fox Rent a Car]
Green Car Guide [posted on September 25, 2006]
The UK-based Green Car Guide is "designed to celebrate manufacturers developing more environmentally-friendly cars and to inform car buyers about the best green choices." Using resources like a "Top 10 Green Cars" list and features that sort out the pros and cons of gasoline, diesel and LPG (liquified petroleum gas), they've also got a Green Car Guide e-book (in PDF) available for sale for £4.95 to guide the world to greener cars. [Green Car Guide]
the green car company [posted on August 21, 2006]
Using their automotive expertise and knowledge to stay on the cutting edge of new green transportation, the Green Car Company promotes Biofuels, sustainability and environmental education. The Green Car Company aims to educate the mainstream American population about how their transportation choices affect the environment through their many serivces including their green car library, auto finder and knowledgeable service department. They are also a CO2 neutral company. [The Green Car Company]
National Biodiesel Board [posted on August 3, 2006]
The National Biodiesel Board is the national trade association representing the biodiesel industry as the coordinating body for research and development in the US. The site provides a listing of biodiesel retailers sorted by location or biodiesel blend complete with maps and contact information for each station. They also have information and links about biodiesel including tools for those already using biodiesel. [National Biodiesel Board]
Dr. Dan's Alternative Fuelwerks [posted on August 3, 2006]
A great resource in the for alternative fuel sources, Dr. Dan's Alternative Fuelwerks provides biodiesel and compressed natural gas in the Seattle area. The site includes information and links to resources where you can learn about alternative fuels including how to use biodiesel in your diesel vehicle with little to no modifications. Also, Dr. Dan's has a biodiesel co-op program and they deliver credits to fleet vehicles falling under the Energy Policy Act. [Dr. Dan's Alternative Fuelwerks]
King County Metro Online [posted on August 3, 2006]
This website includes everything the traveler needs to know to get around Seattle by bus. King County Metro Online includes the handy trip planner that will get you where you need to go when you need to get there. The site incorporates maps of bus routes, bus schedules and timetables, and information about purchasing advance tickets and passes to make traveling or commuting in and around King County as easy as possible. They even have their own recycling program to make travel sustainable. [King County Metro]
Willie Nelson's Biodiesel [posted on August 2, 2006]
Willie Nelson’s Biodiesel is an American owned and operated biodiesel source here in the United States. The company was founded by singer and song writer Willie Nelson and friends with the intent to provide an American made, safe alternative to the standard diesel of today. [Willie Nelson's Biodiesel]
Pacific Biodiesel [posted on August 2, 2006]
Renewable Fuel for a cleaner tomorrow is what Pacific Biodiesel is in the business of. The Hawaii based company developed its first biodiesel fuel from peanut oils. The concept of Biodiesel is not only earth friendly by reducing tailpipe emissions, visible smoke and noxious odors but it also cost friendly. [Pacific Biodiesel]
EV Rentals [posted on July 27, 2006]
As the first rental company in the United States to rent environmental vehicles to the public, EV Rental Cars provides the most technologically advanced environmental vehicles to the general public. Through its fleet of 350 hybrid electric vehicles, the company has succeeded in preventing more than 100 tons of air pollution and passed on to the consumers more than $1 million in fuel cost savings. [EV Rental]
Propel Biofuels [posted on July 24, 2006]
A privately-held biodiesel distribution and consulting company, Propel Biofuels is committed to serving their customers with the highest-quality biodiesel fuel and professional support. Propel Biofuels believes in contributing to the economy by reducing dependence on imported oil, improving local communities, and acting responsibly toward the environment. [Propel Biofuels]
Seattle Biodiesel [posted on July 24, 2006]
Seattle Biodiesel is a national leader in next-generation biodiesel refining and manufacturing technology, bioneering advanced technology solutions for sustainable energy. They work with farmers to produce premier alternative fuels crafted from the finest possible oilseeds stock. As the Northwest's first commercial scale refinery producing ASTM-certified biodiesel, they are committed to enhancing local energy economies while producing high quality fuel that consistently exceeds industry standards. [Seattle Biodiesel]
OZOcar [posted on July 20, 2006]
The OZOcar fleet is entirely comprised of hybrid cars, which use 70% less fuel than conventional Lincoln Towncars and yellow cabds. At low speeds, the cars operate using an electric motor with zero emissions, making them ideal for a dense urban environment like Manhattan, where traffic regularly travels below 30mph. OZOcar is committed to minimize its impact on the environment while helping to reduce our dependence on imported oil. [OZOcar]
Mixed Power [posted on July 19, 2006]
By Hybrid owners. For Hybrid owners. Mixedpower.com is an online source for hybrid car and vehicle information. The site provides visitors hybrid Q & As, an online forum, news, polls, hybrid specific classified ads and even special deals nation wide for hybrid owners. [Mixed Power]
Grassolean [posted on July 19, 2006]
The Biofuels concept is one that is growing very rapidly. With over 1500 biofuel gas stations in Europe and over 50 here in the US Biofuel alternatives are among us. Grassolean is a site that provides facts, news, TV clips, location listings and more on the growing world of Biofuel. Wanna try it at home? There is even a do-it-yourself source on the site! [Grassolean]
H2Mobility [posted on July 19, 2006]
The future of Hydrogen mobility is among us. H2Mobility.org covers cars and buses as well as ships, bikes, aircrafts and utility vehicles to visualize the continuous progress towards the commercialization of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies developed in the pursuit of cleaner mobility. [H2Mobility]
