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| − | '''Alternative fuels''' are defined by the [[United States|U.S.]] [[Department of Energy]] based on guidelines formed in the Energy Policy Act of 1992. Alternative fuels are those which are substantially nonpetroleum, | + | '''Alternative fuels''' are defined by the [[United States|U.S.]] [[Department of Energy]] based on guidelines formed in the Energy Policy Act of 1992. Alternative fuels are those which are substantially nonpetroleum, yield substantial energy security benefits, and offer substantial environmental benefits.<ref>[[United States|U.S.]] [[Department of Energy]]: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, [http://www1.eere.energy.gov/vehiclesandfuels/epact/petition/index.html Alternative Fuel Designation Authority]</ref> |
The following are the approved alternative fuels:<ref>[[United States|U.S.]] [[Department of Energy]]: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, [http://www1.eere.energy.gov/vehiclesandfuels/epact/about/epact_fuels.html EPAct Alternative Fuels]</ref> | The following are the approved alternative fuels:<ref>[[United States|U.S.]] [[Department of Energy]]: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, [http://www1.eere.energy.gov/vehiclesandfuels/epact/about/epact_fuels.html EPAct Alternative Fuels]</ref> | ||
Latest revision as of 05:05, December 14, 2007
Alternative fuels are defined by the U.S. Department of Energy based on guidelines formed in the Energy Policy Act of 1992. Alternative fuels are those which are substantially nonpetroleum, yield substantial energy security benefits, and offer substantial environmental benefits.[1]
The following are the approved alternative fuels:[2]
- Methanol, ethanol, and other alcohols
- Blends of 85% or more of alcohol with gasoline
- Natural gas and liquid fuels domestically produced from natural gas
- Liquefied petroleum gas (propane)
- Coal-derived liquid fuels
- Hydrogen
- Electricity
- Fuels (other than alcohol) derived from biological materials
- P-Series
References
- ↑ U.S. Department of Energy: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Alternative Fuel Designation Authority
- ↑ U.S. Department of Energy: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, EPAct Alternative Fuels