Fuel: Petrol, Diesel and the Alternatives
Although petrol and diesel are the most commonly used types of fuel used in cars today, the increasingly high prices found at the pumps and the mounting concerns about the damage that fossil fuels can do to the environment, has led many people to start looking for an alternative.
In this section, you'll find a guide to the variety of ways that you can power your car, from the 'standard' fuels of petrol and diesel, to the wide range of new energy options, including biodiesel, ethanol, Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG), hybrid cars and even solar power.
In this Section on InterSites:
Petrol
Everything you need to know about petrol - the most commonly used type of car fuel today.
Diesel
Although diesel-powered cars can run more efficiently than petrol-driven models, they may also release more harmful emissions. Find out more here.
Alternative Fuel
Your in-depth guide to some of the cleaner, more efficient fuels, including hydrogen, ethanol and Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG), along with a look at alternative technology such as fuel cells and hybrid cars.

