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Alternative Fuels Data Center -
http://www.eere.energy.gov/afdc
Find a vast collection of information on alternative fuels from the U.S. Department of Energy. This site has more than 3,000 documents in its database, an interactive fuel station mapping system, current lists of available alternative fuel vehicles, online decision-making tools and links to related Web sites.
Awake At the Wheel -
http://awakeatthewheel.net
This is a blog site that provides up-to-date and practical information for drivers of bodiesel vehicles. The blog is authored by principals at Propel Biofuels, an alternative fuel company.
Biodiesel -
http://www.biodiesel.org/resources/biodiesel_basics
Find answers to basic questions about this fuel, with links to additional fact sheets and documents just for kids, from the National Biodiesel Board.
Collaborative Biodiesel Tutorial -
http://biodieselcommunity.org
This site offers a tutorial on how to make biodiesel, with information on biodiesel equipment as well as forums where you can learn more about alternative fuel.
Fill ‘Er Up…with Soybeans and Corn Please -
http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/kids/transportation/story4/biotext.htm
Find basic information for young kids on alternative fuels, from the Agricultural Research Service.
Harvesting Clean Energy -
http://www.harvestcleanenergy.org
With information on biofuel, wind power, and solar energy, this site serves as a resource for making energy projects happen in Washington State. The site includes information about policies and incentives, as well as answers questions about alternative energy.
Journey to Forever -
http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel_library.html
This site provides information on biofuel, including books, journal articles, reports and bibliographies listing other resources.
NWBiodiesel Network -
http://nwbiodiesel.org
This site promotes the use of biodiesel in the Northwest as an immediate and effective way to advance environmental health, economic strength, as well as social and political well-being in our communities, the nation and the world. The site lists community forums and other public events.
Seattle Biodiesel -
http://seattlebiodiesel.com
Seattle Biodiesel is one of the nation's leading commercial biodiesel refiners, with locally grown fuel and technology for cleaner air and energy independence. The company supports regional economies by keeping energy production dollars circulating in our communities, from farmer to fuel pump, without sending dollars out of the region and out of the country.