| − | '''Alcohol''' is a class of [[liquid]] [[chemical]]s that have certain combinations of [[hydrogen]], [[carbon]] and [[oxygen]], i.e., [[hydrocarbon]]s, and that can be used as [[fuel]]s.<ref>http://www.energy.ca.gov/glossary/glossary-a.html#a</ref> | + | '''Alcohol''' is a class of [[liquid]] [[chemical]]s that have certain combinations of [[hydrogen]], [[carbon]] and [[oxygen]], i.e., [[hydrocarbon]]s, and that can be used as [[fuel]]s.<ref>http://www.energy.ca.gov/glossary/glossary-a.html#a</ref> They are generally thought to be a cleaner and more sustainable fuel, although they are also more expensive and cut into the food supply. |