Consumers can expect to pay at least $40,000 for a new electric or clean diesel car. However cars that use clean diesel are extremely fuel efficient and better at trapping pollutants than gasoline. Electric and clean diesel cars both have advantages. Cars that use clean diesel are extremely fuel efficient and better at trapping pollutants than gasoline. The less fuel burned and the more pollutants trapped, the fewer toxins are released in the air.

Although there are dozens of alternative fuel sources available, the two that are drawling the most attention are clean diesel and electric.

The only question is should people use electric or clean diesel cars.

Cars that use clean diesel as fuel get about 30% better mileage than vehicles that run on gasoline. They also have been credited to having great torque. All-electric cars require zero carbon fuel and Hybrids require very little.

However, because there are not many charging stations available yet, and it takes 6 to 8 hours to completely charge a battery, the range and convenience of all-electric cars is limited, even though t he new lithium-ion batteries can now propel you for much greater distances on a single charge. And only the newer models are able to travel or fast. In addition, many people do not like the way electric cars look.

Which car is right for you? That depends on you.

Go Green with Diesel Power

Whenever a car that's emitting thick, dark smoke from its tailpipe passes by, the one thought drivers think about is "that must be a diesel". When used in cars, diesel emits black and murky smoke because of its high sulfur content. Its harming effects in the environment is looked over because of the practical fuel economy it gives cars. No matter how much the earth is suffocating from burnt sulfur gas, its cheap price will prevail in the minds of consumers. There is a recent solution for this situation: a cleaner version of diesel; and the difference it makes is about enough to keep the black smoke in the dark.

Yet they still emit strong pollutants and are very nosey. All-electric cars emit no pollutants. Hybrids emit far less that clean diesel. And both forms of electric are relatively silent.

The Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel

USLD is a cleaner diesel, with sulfur content as low as 15ppm (parts per million) compared to the average 500ppm of highway-standard diesel—making almost a 100% difference. American motorists began to use USLD in 2006, several years after Europe mandated its gasoline stations to only have a 15ppm USLD on sale. It basically produces no chemically-threatening smoke because of its low sulfur content. Sulfur produces soot in diesel, the element behind the dark smoke. This type of diesel can be used in smaller cars, models of which came out a year after the widespread use of USLD.

Biodiesel

Biodiesel is a form of diesel obtained from vegetable oils, animal lipids or fats, or food grease from restaurants and homes. It is 100% biodegradable and produces less air pollutants. It is very safe to handle because it is non-toxic. Its prices among gasoline stations vary, though higher than petroleum-based diesel. Biodiesel is made by reacting lipids such as the grease, animal fat or vegetable oil with an alcohol. It is mostly used in new cars, or in any diesel-type engine. There are several ways to use Biodiesel, one is in its pure form, or blended with petroleum-based diesel. Popular cars that are efficiently run by biodiesel are the Chrysler Jeep Liberty CRD, the Audi A3 TDI, the BMW 335d and the Volkswagen Jetta Sedan.

Both of these fuels are expected to completely phase out high-sulfur diesel to completely prevent the harming smoke from destroying our ozone layer. These innovations give high hopes to motorists, giving them the great opportunity to save the earth with every diesel-powered steer.

In addition, cars that use clean diesel as fuel can get about 30% better mileage than vehicles that run on gasoline. They also have been credited to having great torque. Unlike cars that require clean diesel to run, electric cars are extremely cost effective and environmentally friendly. This is because electric cars do not need fossil fuels to run. This prevents toxins from entering the air and causing pollution. Electric cars are also very energy efficient. Only 10 to 20 percent of the energy used is lost as heat. In addition, the materials used to create electric cars are recyclable.

Despite the advantages, there are disadvantages associated with electric and clean diesel cars. Both clean diesel and electric cars cost substantially more than traditional gas or hybrid vehicles. Consumers can expect to pay at least $40,000 for a new electric or clean diesel car. Clean diesel cars are extremely noisy. They also still emit strong pollutants. Most of the problems with electric cars lie in the battery. Because there are not many charging stations available, it is difficult to charge the battery. In addition, it takes 6 to 8 hours to completely charge a battery. Some electric cars are not able to travel very far or fast. In addition, many people do not like the way electric cars look.