Hello everyone!

My name is Tyler Lipa I am 23 years old and a student at Indiana University in Bloomington, Ind.

I have always been passionate about cars, but not in the way you think. I'm not into roaring V8's or luxury cars that push the price point into the stratosphere, but I love high MPG and light weight cars. Diesel engines, hybrids and alternative fuels stir my soul like nothing else.

Since 2008 I have been building a network of friends and fellow enthusiasts on Twitter via my personal handle: @talipa2012 Even though I love fuel efficiency and alternative fuels I love to learn from everyone who shares a passion for cars.

I am currently working towards a B.A. in Journalism from Indiana University. My specialization is in the field of Public Relations and Communications. Automotive journalism has been the spring board for my entire career. I want to help people with my writing. When I write it's not just about putting my thoughts on the page but helping to creating a conversation through shared passions and ideas.

I am looking forward to getting to know the Cheers and Gears community better. Through all of you I can become a better person, a more talented writer and hopefully a more effective public relations professional in the future

Glad you joined up!

Welcome to Cheers and Gears!! Some of us have been here a very long time

Welcome, great to have another person who loves alternative Fuels. I am all about CNG! Have fun.

Welcome aboard, Talipa2012.

Welcome, great to have another person who loves alternative Fuels. I am all about CNG! Have fun.

That's awesome to hear! I personally think it's under appreciated and under utilized right now!

Glad you joined up!

Happy to be here!

Welcome! It's always refreshing to read a different perspective.