The link below may heighten awareness a bit, for some that may not know of "Mother Earth" magazine. Mother Earth inspired and dealth with some of the go back to basics ideas, and techniques.
It would be nice to have this self reliant independence that would help with the morning commute. You may find this article interesting, along with the various fuels noted. Not to shabby for 1980!
http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel_librar...rearth/me2.html