An article published by CarMax. A useful resource for the community as the article guides readers through an in-depth analysis of the best electric cars to purchase as we enter a new decade.

Find and compare alternative fuel vehicles, engines, and hybrid systems.

Learn about the different types of fuels, what vehicles can use them and where fueling stations are located.

If your home is equipped to charge the vehicle you have in mind, an electric car can be an excellent choice. Learn more about the technology and its advantages to decide if driving an electric vehicle is right for you.

The Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Project (CORE) is a new $44 million project intended to encourage California freight equipment users to purchase or lease currently commercialized zero-emission off-road freight equipment. This streamlined voucher incentive project helps offset the higher cost of zero-emission technology with a point-of-sale discount. There is no scrappage requirement, and additional funding is available for charging and fueling infrastructure and for equipment deployed in disadvantaged communities.

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The California Air Resources Board (CARB), in partnership with CALSTART, launched the Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) to accelerate the adoption of cleaner, more-efficient trucks and buses. HVIP works directly with dealers to apply the voucher incentive at the time of purchase.

Drive Clean Chicago is an innovative incentive program aimed at creating a roadmap for a greater alternative fuel transportation network for Chicago. Given the fluctuation in fuel costs, vehicle emissions and the lack of infrastructure for alternative fuels, Drive Clean Chicago provides important incentives to help Chicago fleet owners purchase cleaner vehicles that are better for business and the environment.

Learn about strategies and techniques for drivers that will help improve the efficiency of your vehicle, conserve fuel, save money, and reduce emission though these simple changes in driving behavior.

Energy Saving Trust: Electric cars and vehicles

To find out more about plug-in vehicles read our best practice guide on plug-in vehicles or watch our electric car guide video that explains the different types of electric vehicles and helps you understand how the different fuel technologies can work for you. 

Everything Drivers Need to Know About Hybrid Vehicles

Hybrid cars are continually gaining more and more respect and growing in popularity and have an appeal to those looking for a more practical and cost-effective solution for their traveling and driving needs. Now, hybrid vehicles help consumers recoup their initial investment because they require owners to have to fill up the gas tank a lot less. With hybrid cars, there are many benefits that add up in a few short years making them a very smart investment for drivers.

Drive to Zero aims to accelerate the growth of global zero- and near-zero-emission (ZE) commercial vehicle space, with the aim of ZE technology becoming commercially competitive by 2025 and dominant by 2040 in specific vehicle segments and regions.

The New York Truck Voucher Incentive Program (NYTVIP), administered by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), helps make it easier for fleets to adopt clean vehicle technologies while removing the oldest, dirtiest diesel engines from New York roads.

Office Of Energy Efficiency And Renewable Energy

Offers information and technical advice to communities working to become more energy efficient and environmentally sound.

ETA UK: Car buyer's guide

The following guide provides tips on how to make your driving greener and safer as well as the relative merits of different types of car. Going for a second-hand car can be a green as well as financially-canny alternative buying new. 

Fleets & Fuels

Massachusetts-based Kiessling Transit has ordered 32 more shuttle vehicles with Lightning Hybrids driveline upfits, nearly doubling its hydraulic hybrid fleet.

Compare fuel properties and characteristic for multiple fuels.

Going Green on Campus Guide

It’s important be green and we all know that college life is busy. Luckily, a greener lifestyle doesn’t have to be difficult, and it can save you precious dollars. Small changes, regular habits, add up to a lifestyle without a lot of time or effort. Here are easy ways you can live greener while you’re a student.

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The Sunday Times UK - Driving Green

Informative UK page with links regarding costs to drive 'green cars' including insurance, road tax, charge points, ratings and reviews.

Learn how to reduce petroleum consumption and greenhouse gas emissions for your vehicle fleet and create a plan for your fleet by using several saving methods.

Plug In America

Search newly released and upcoming plug-in vehicles including highway-capable cars and trucks, 2- and 3-wheeled, and commercial vehicles.

Find and compare cars based on fuel economy and energy and environmental impact.

Calculate the cost of ownership and emission for makes and models of most vehicles based on your driving habits.

Outfit your vehicle with these parts and equipment to save on fuel.