| A lot of people that using alternative sources of fuel | | | | mode of transport sooner or later. If you can afford |
| is just fulfilling your environmental duties. Others use | | | | one, a hybrid car would be a great investment. Not |
| such fuel sources to assuage their own conscience. | | | | only are hybrid cars more economical, they are also |
| While using alternative fuel sources can definitely fulfill | | | | low polluting. You will also be at a distinct advantage |
| the above two roles, it is just plain good sense and | | | | with the rest of the population as fuel prices keep on |
| planning to not depend on the rapidly depleting and | | | | increasing, and as the country makes the inevitable |
| environmentally degrading fossil fuels that form the | | | | switch to cars powered by alternative sources of |
| backbone of our economy, and our transport | | | | fuel. |
| system. | | | | Try to use public means of transport as much as you |
| You can start off your use of alternative fuels in | | | | can, especially the local metro which runs on electric |
| your daily commute. If you use your feet to | | | | power, and thus, gives off zero emissions. Not only is |
| commute, either through walking or cycling, you are | | | | public transport a cost effective means of travel, it is |
| at a great disadvantage with the rest of the | | | | also a great way to do your little bit for the |
| American populace. Not only will you be healthier and | | | | environment and keep at least one car off the |
| fitter, you will also save thousands of dollars on ever | | | | already congested roads and highways. |
| increasing fuel costs, while cutting down on your | | | | It makes sense to switch over the alternative fuel |
| carbon footprint. | | | | sources sooner than later. We will all have to switch |
| Of course, you cannot depend on walking or cycles | | | | to greener energy sources one day, so why not |
| to take you everywhere. You will require a motorized | | | | today rather than tomorrow? |