Whether or not it is done deliberately, it seems as though the huge swings in oil prices encourages us to put large amounts of money into alternative energy when the price of oil is up, only to see all these ventures fail when the price of oil swings down and makes them uneconomic.

In recent years, a lot of alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) have emerged. What are these types? How do they work? Are they any good? Here’s an introductory look at the types of AFVs existing today.

With the current oil crisis still fresh on everybody’s minds, now is possibly the best time to be talking about what alternative fuel options exist for cars. Let us take a close look at some of the these options to visualize which best suits our needs.

The price of gas is becoming exorbitant. The price of oil is reaching an all time high and motorists are paying the price. The increase in gas prices comes at a time of great economic uncertainty. Consumer confidence is weakening as a looming US recession is bolstered by inflation. There has never been a more financially viable time to use alternative fuels for cars.

Alternative fuel vehicles are automobiles that are powered by fuels other than gasoline. There are many alternatives that are now being used and tested in order to decrease our dependency on fossil fuels. Some examples of alternative fuel vehicles include: