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45 Alternative Energy Autos

Eco-Conscious Vehicles, from Algae-Powered Cars to Biofuel Supercars

— October 1, 2009 — Autos
Solar cars, water-powered vehicles, and electric cars are just some of the alternative energy autos available in today’s eco-friendly car market. In terms of cars, alternative energy refers to those that don’t use petroleum as fuel. Alternative energy autos are definitely the future and this cluster focuses on some of the coolest, most energy efficient, and environmentally-conscious versions out there, from hydrogen cars made of ice to vehicles fueled by corn!

Implications - In the 2000s, there has been a newfound premium placed on environmentally conscious products. By focusing on eco-conscious products, a company engenders goodwill from consumers and shows that it is on the forefront of contemporary sustainable product design, as well as a strong concern for the environment and the future of the planet
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2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid
2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid
50% Fuel Saving
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Fuel From Coffee Grounds
Fuel From Coffee Grounds
Cheap Java Beans Make Great Biodiesel
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Solar Car Kits
Solar Car Kits
Boost Your Prius Fuel Economy by Hooking Up Solar Energy Modules
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Pininfarina Sintesi Fuel Cell Concept
Pininfarina Sintesi Fuel Cell Concept
2008 Geneva Motor Show
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41
Fuel-Efficient Sport Compacts
Fuel-Efficient Sport Compacts
Volkswagen GTD Brings Power and Pragmatism to Liepzig
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40
Fuel-Saving Ford
Fuel-Saving Ford
Explorer America Concept (NAIAS 2008)
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39
Green Luxe City Cars
Green Luxe City Cars
Mercedes B-Class F-Cell Hydrogen Car is Ready to Roll
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BMW Hydrogen Combustion 7-Series
BMW Hydrogen Combustion 7-Series
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37
Corn Fueled Lotus Exige Rockets 0-60 MPH in 3.9 Seconds
Corn Fueled Lotus Exige Rockets 0-60 MPH in 3.9 Seconds
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36
Auto-Pilot Eco Cars
Auto-Pilot Eco Cars
Christian Forg's 'Speedway' Will Travel On Magnetic Highways
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35
Algae Powered Cars
Algae Powered Cars
'Algaeus' Travels Across Country for Eco Film 'FUEL'
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UK's First Bioethanol Fuel Pump
UK's First Bioethanol Fuel Pump
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GM Hydrogen Fuel Cell Luxury SUV
GM Hydrogen Fuel Cell Luxury SUV
Cadillac Provoq (CES 2008)
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32
Garbage Powered Trucks
Garbage Powered Trucks
World's First Garbage Truck Fueled by Its Own Trash
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1,300-MPG Eco Cars
1,300-MPG Eco Cars
Hydrogen-Powered 'SAHIMO' Enters Global Green Challenge
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30
300mph Hydrogen Cars
300mph Hydrogen Cars
The Buckeye Bullet 2 is World's Fastest Fuel Cell Vehicle
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29
Environmentally Smart
Environmentally Smart
LPG Fueled Smart Car
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28
Fuel Cell Vehicles of the Future
Fuel Cell Vehicles of the Future
The Revolute
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Hydrogen Fuel Cell Tractors
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Tractors
New Holland's Innovation for Zero Emissions Farming
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100 Equinox Fuel Cell Cars Hit The Road
100 Equinox Fuel Cell Cars Hit The Road
Chevy Project Driveway
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25
Ecosaving Small Cars
Ecosaving Small Cars
The Peugeot BB1 is Wee, Green and Mean
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Hydrogen Car Made of Ice
Hydrogen Car Made of Ice
BMW Art Car
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23
Fuel Cell Supercars
Fuel Cell Supercars
The Honda FC Sport Concept
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22
Speedy Green Sports Cars
Speedy Green Sports Cars
The Mazda Kiyora is Fast, Fun and Eco-Friendly
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21
Trash-Fueled Automobiles
Trash-Fueled Automobiles
Peter Eckhoff Invents a Plastic-Powered Hybrid Engine
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20
Economic Indicator Autos
Economic Indicator Autos
Chrome Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Garishly Displays Wealth
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Free Green Taxis
Free Green Taxis
Pedal-Powered Urban EcoCabs Fueled by the Credit Crunch
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Biofuel Supercar Could be World's Fastest
Biofuel Supercar Could be World's Fastest
1018HP Koenigsegg CCXR
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17
Haute Diesel Hybrids
Haute Diesel Hybrids
Volkswagon L1 Should Be the World's Most Fuel Efficient Car in 2013
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16
Rent a Hydrogen Car
Rent a Hydrogen Car
Iceland Hydrogen Society Now Closer
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15
Wind-Powered Sports Cars
Wind-Powered Sports Cars
Stefan Radev's BMW Blue Dynamics Land Yacht is Fast & Eco-Friendly
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14
Hydrogen Supercars
Hydrogen Supercars
BMW Recycled BBQ Eco Racer
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13
Alternative Muscle Cars
Alternative Muscle Cars
The Audi e-tron Offers Some Serious All-Electric Torque
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Elvish Eco-Cars
Elvish Eco-Cars
Nissan Nuvu Looks Like a Futuristic Automobile From Middle-Earth
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11
3 Wheeler Hydrogen Cars
3 Wheeler Hydrogen Cars
The Caravela Concept Powered by Explosive Gas
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10
Fuel Cell Supercars
Fuel Cell Supercars
Tesla Roadster Rockets 0-60 in 3 Seconds
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9
Cars Fueled by Fitness
Cars Fueled by Fitness
The GYM Lets You Pedal There and Row Back
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8
3-Wheeled Autos
3-Wheeled Autos
The Myers Motors Electric Car is a Three-Wheel Explosion of Orange
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Water-Powered Supercars
Water-Powered Supercars
Zero-Emission Aston Martin DBGT 2025 Runs Off Hydrogen
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Biofuel Supercar
Biofuel Supercar
‘Climax' High Performance Handcrafted Concept Car On Tour
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Hydrogen Powered Exotic Cars
Hydrogen Powered Exotic Cars
The Scorpion by Ronn Motor
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4
Futuristic Hydrogen Racecars
Futuristic Hydrogen Racecars
Mathiew Lewis' Eco-Friendly RT20 is Ready for Street or Track
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3
Aggressive Eco Automobiles
Aggressive Eco Automobiles
BMW Vision EfficientDynamics Frankfurt Preview is Badass
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2
Hydrogen-Powered Supercars
Hydrogen-Powered Supercars
Jaguar C-XC Concept Zooms In On Green Design
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1
Multi-Vehicle Hybrids
Multi-Vehicle Hybrids
Jameson Klug's City is an All-in-One Eco Car and Motorbike
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