Preston Motor and Alternative Fuels

Over the past few years, the country has seen quite a shift towards exploring alternative fuels to power their Ford cars and trucks.  Alternative fuel-powered vehicles are slowly entering the market place.  As a service to you, our Maryland Ford dealership customers, I’ve put together this brief list of the different types that are available now, and what is right around the corner.

Ethanol has arguably become the most popular alternative fuel over the past few years.  Made from sugar cane or corn, there are vehicles sold today that can run on a gasoline/ethanol mixture.  One major drawback to using ethanol is that it is not as fuel efficient as gasoline and it can be more expensive.

Electricity as a fuel is becoming more practical as hybrid fuel solutions in engines which are powered by both electricity and gasoline.  A vehicle that only used electricity would need to be plugged in before being driven.

Cars and trucks powered by hydrogen alone would produce no emissions, just water vapor.  Most of the research being done on hydrogen as a power source is how hydrogen fuel cells could power a car or truck.

Most Salisbury residents are trying to do their part to reduce their impact on the environment, and Preston Motor is no exception.  We look forward to bringing you more information about alternative fuels as it becomes available, and always carrying the latest auto technology at our Eastern Shore Ford dealership.

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