alternative fuel vehicles

Photographs and easy-to-follow text introduce environmentally-friendly modes of transportation, explaining global warming and fossil fuels, and describing hybrid, electric, solar, and hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles, as well as green and electric bicycles, scooters, mopeds, and Segway PTs.

A comprehensive guide to hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles, with information on the pros and cons of using hybrid vehicles and the technology involved.

Describes the importance of using alternative forms of transportation and includes suggestions for how children can help conserve fuel.

Explores automobiles that use alternative fuels; discussing electric, battery powered, hybrid, hydraulic, diesel, and hydrogen powered cars; and examining the use of ethanol. Includes a glossary and a related Internet address.