Alternative Energy Fueling Directory

"Alternative Fuels" apps from Iconosys give you a GPS guide to find refueling locations along your travel routes.

February 2012 - Iconosys, Inc., a leader in mobile safety communication and life-style applications, recently announced the release of a suite of four new "Alternative Fuels" directory apps, designed to empower you and your family to do your part to fight our nation's dependence on foreign oil.

"Alternative fuels" are vehicle fuels that aren't made from petroleum. There are many kinds of fuels that vehicles can run on that are not made from petroleum. Indeed, the United States Department of Energy officially recognizes following list of alternative fuels:

• Alcohols - ethanol and methanol.
• Compressed natural gas (CNG) - natural gas under high pressure.
• Electricity - stored in batteries.
• Hydrogen - a very special type of gas.
• Liquefied natural gas (LNG) - natural gas that is very, very cold.
• Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) (also called propane) - hydrocarbon gases under low pressure.
• Liquids made from coal - gasoline and diesel fuel that doesn't come from petroleum.
• Biodiesel - a lot like diesel fuel, but made from plant oil or animal fat.