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Co-founder of DriveAlternatives.com Alternative fuel and vehicle enthusiast. Currently running on biodiesel...
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Kicking Gas, DriveAlternatives Android App finds E85, Biodiesel, CNG, LPG, and Electric Stations!

We are especially excited to introduce the DriveAlternatives Android application! If you own an Android you can find it on the market for download here. The Android application supports all the basic functions of DriveAlternatives.com and we'll be adding more features soon. Our focus for this application has been simplicity, stability and speed. We think you'll notice once you give the app a try. As our Android app grows though, more and more features will...
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New "Premium" iPhone App, Drive Green and Save Green this Holiday Season with DriveAlternatives

We wanted you to be the first to know our latest iPhone app is now available for download here (free)-  This new app is faster and supports all functions from DriveAlternatives.com. The coolest new feature is Station advertisements, click on the offers tab and offers near you will be shown. Maybe there isn’t an offer near you today, but we are selling ads and there will be soon!  Here are all the app features, new...
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EPA Rates Nissan Leaf 99 MPG

A new record, the EPA has just rated the Nissan Leaf at 106 mpg-e in the city, 92on the freeway. The Nissan Leaf can now claims itself as the highest mpg and perhaps greenest car in the US.     20,000 buyers have pre-ordered the Leaf, so many that Nissan has stopped taking orders. The leaf will drive 73 miles per charge and for average users cost about $563 per year in electricity. Now all...
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2010 Green Car Survey say 75% of Consumers Considering a Green Car in the Next 2-5 Years

Autobytel just released a “What’s Hot” report that will leave any green car out there blushing. It’s because Americans want them. Yes, the same Americans that were buying SUVs in droves just back in the 90’s have now turned their attention to alternative fuel vehicles.  Just take a look at these findings: 55% are considering a green vehicle within the next 12 months 75% reported either intend or might consider purchasing a green vehicle in...
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30MPG Mahindra's Nearing the Finish Line to American Shores

It was nearly a year ago when we told you about the Mahindra & Mahindra's plan to launch two models of their efficient mid-size diesel pickup in the US. Originally the trucks were supposed to land in February 2010, which was then changed to May, then to August, and well you get the idea...   First the good news: as of August 20, 2010 Mahindra's trucks received EPA certification to be sold in the US....
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Can't Find Biodiesel? No Worries...Have it FedEx'd!

Sometimes the trouble with alternative fuel is availability, despite the efforts of many organizations you cannot always find that one station you’re in dire need of. For us biodiesel drivers we find this even more frequently because of variability in biodiesel prices. When the price of biodiesel goes up (as is the case at the time of writing) retailers blend in low levels of biodiesel (B2-B20ish) and the opposite is true when biodiesel prices are...
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CNG Car Let's You Fly on Water!

Lately we've been smacked with another wave of flying car news, cars that can drive on the road and fly in the sky do grab headlines. But what about flying on water? The Rinspeed Splash was a prototype car made in 2004 that can fly on water.  This prototype may be a few years old, but one look will tell you it's still ahead of the times. The Splash flies on water by utilizing a...
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B20 Badging on Ford's new F350 at FarmFest

Yesterday I had the pleasure of attending FarmFest in Morgan, MN. The event is much like a state fair with the obvious focus on farming. I went to talk to people about using our app to find E85/Biodiesel and I ran into a Ford dealer from southern MN. He was showing off the new Ford F350, B20 badging and all!     Here's a close up of the B20 badging   Ford's all new 6.7...
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The First Chevy Volt Commercial

Fresh off the news of the Chevy Volt's price ($41,000 but 31,500 after Fed. Tax Rebate) is one of the most anticipated car commercials of the year. So anticipated GM just announced increasing 2012 Volt production by 50% (30,000 to 45,000 units).  Enjoy the first Volt ad!  
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Highlights from the Green Drive Expo 2010

For those of you who didn't attend I wanted to share some of the great exhibits at the Green Drive Expo last week.  It was an awesome show... get ready to see some green cars in action- Obviously I have to start with our own booth... here it is just after setup the morning after a long drive in.   My booth neighbor was a very cool guy, Ron Hansen, president of Hybrid Battery Repair. ...
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