Biofuels – make the switch
Most transport currently relies on non-renewable energy from fossil fuels like oil and gas. As we use up more oil and gas, it gets more expensive and with the increasing price of petrol and diesel at the pump we are all looking for ways to save on our fuel use.
Renewable energy is just that – energy from sources that restore themselves, such as water (hydro or marine), the sun (solar), geothermal heat, wind and plants (biomass).
New developments in technology mean that we can start using renewable energy to power our transport. In New Zealand biofuels are now available in certain areas and plug-in hybrid vehicles and electric cars are well down the development track.
For further information about biofuels and some practical tips about using it in your vehicle you can visit the following: