About.com is seeking a guide knowledgeable about Alternative Fuels…
Nobody knows how much about guides make, but it’s no volunteer position.
Here’s what they say…
QUALIFICATIONS:
The ideal candidate for the Alternative Fuel GuideSite is someone with hands-on experience working with alternative fuel sources for automobiles. This person could be:
* A home hobbyist who has modified a car to turn alternative fuel.
* A scientist or academic who studies alternative fuel technology
* An alternative fuel activist
* Someone who works professionally with alternative fuels or with alternative fuel vehicles.
PRIMARY AUDIENCE:
Potential auto buyers who are looking towards the future of fuel conservation and are interested in reducing dependency on fossil fuels.
TOPICS TO COVER:
ALTERNATIVE FUEL BASICS
- What is alternative fuel?
- Types of alternative fuel (profiles)
* Biodiesel
* Electricity
* Ethanol
* Hydrogen
* Methanol
* Natural Gas
* Propane
* P-Series
- Pros/Cons of Different Alternative Fuels (impact on the environment, etc.)
- What vehicles use alternative fuels?
- Why alternative fuels are important (depletion of resources, etc.)
BUYING / MAINTENANCE ADVICE
- How to choose an alternative fuel vehicle (questions to ask before you shop, etc.)
- What alternative fuel is best for your needs (availability, cost, etc.)?
- Safety information (how to safely handle different types of alternative fuels)
- Where to purchase alternative fuel vehicles (ATVs)
- Where to purchase alternative fuel (how to find stations near you)
- How to maintain / repair alternative fuel vehicle(s)
- How to store alternative fuel(s)
- Info on alternative fuel incentives
NEWS / DEVELOPMENTS
- New research
- Political angles / policies
- Future trends and predictions for viability
- Energy Policy Act of 1992 (EPAct) Explained
- Laws
The GuideSite should also compare the properties of various fuels in terms of efficiency, amount of research, likelihood of reaching the mass market.
Hady on May 7th, 2006 at 11:11 am
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gracepub on May 8th, 2006 at 9:58 am
Have you ever tried to pass their test? I am not sure what their rubric is, but it is almost impossible. I have tried for 2 years. I lost twice, once to somene who has posted 8 articles in the last five months, and someone who doesn’t write worth a darn. What are they looking for? Do You know?
The last time they called for the ‘trial period’ it was over Christmas. There were three of us, and I worked like a dog, told my children that I couldn’t spend time with them, and we were all turned down - no reason given.