http://wunc.org en http://wunc.org/post/raleigh-gets-its-first-alternative-fuel-station <p>People who live in the Raleigh area and want to use alternative fuels for their cars or trucks have a new choice. A station on New Bern Avenue opens today with both E-85 ethanol blend and bio-diesel available. It's the first of its kind in the state capital. Anne Tazewell is the transportation manager for the North Carolina Solar Center at N-C State. She says alternative fuel stations are slowly spreading across the state.<br> Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:45:00 +0000 Eric Hodge 7209 at http://wunc.org http://wunc.org/post/drivers-get-gas-saving-tips <p>Drivers can learn how to save gas at a workshop today in Raleigh. The North Carolina Solar Center will host the <a href="http://www.ncdot.org/programs/drivegreen/">Drive Green, Save Green</a> demonstration. Participants will drive a five-mile course as they normally would and then try again with a few pointers in mind. Anne Tazewell from the Solar Center says a conscientious driver can save an extra 10 to 30 percent on fuel by following their advice.<br> Wed, 13 Apr 2011 09:45:00 +0000 WUNC News 9078 at http://wunc.org