Alternative Fuel

- Also known as: Non-conventional fuels
- Energy Policy Act of 1992-defined alternative fuels: Biodiesel, Electricity, Ethanol, Hydrogen, Methanol, Natural Gas, PropaneU.S. Department of Energy: Alternative Fuels
- California fuel demand expected to grow 35% over the next 20 yearsCalifornia Energy Commission: Alternative Transportation Fuels
- Buying an alternative fuel vehicle could make you eligible for a tax credit of $4,000FuelEconomy.gov: Government Tax Incentives for Alternative Fuel
- Biodiesel is made from oils and fatsCalifornia Energy Commission: Student's Guide to Alternative Fuel Vehicles
- The Tesla Roadster is an all-electric car that gets the equivalent of 256 miles per gallonOfficial Site: Tesla Motors
- Honda began renting a hydrogen-powered car to a select few in 2008CBS News: Fill 'Er Up - But Make It Hydrogen (June 21, 2008)

Alternative fuels are any type of vehicle fuel other than the traditional gasoline or diesel that is used in most cars. Typically, the goal of alternative fuel is to offer a combination of cleaner emissions, renewability, efficiency, and the reduction of reliance on foreign oil.
Alternative Fuel Vehicles
Some examples of vehicles under development that use alternative fuels include:
1. Hybrid Cars
2. Hydrogen Cars
3. Ethanol Cars
4. Electric Cars
5. Natural Gas Cars

Alternative Fuel News
- Bio-fuel growth raises concerns about forests
  
  Forests are a treasure trove of limbs and bark that can be made into alternative fuels and some worry the increasing trend of using that logging debris will ... (November 23, 2009)
  The Associated Press
- Electric Cars Muddy the MPG Waters
  
  Alternative-fuel vehicles do not allow for the same miles per gallon measurements as gasoline-fueled cars. by RSS Feed by Email EMERYVILLE, Calif. ... (November 22, 2009)
  NACS Online
- Flow Line Options Advanced Process Technology Installed at Smart
  
  "We are uniquely positioned in the alternative fuels market as a complete measurement equipment company. Our technology and experience provides a total ... (November 22, 2009)
  Oil and Gas Online
- ATW Daily News
  
  ICAO conference in Rio de Janeiro last week adopted a "Global Framework on Aviation and Alternative Fuels" endorsing the use of sustainable alternative ... (November 22, 2009)
  ATWOnline
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Biodiesel
- Journey to Forever: Make Your Own BioDiesel
- National Biodiesel Board
- Wikipedia: Biodiesel
- Greasecar Vegetable Fuel Systems
- Autoblog: Make Your Own Biodesiel
- The New York Times: Biofuels Deemed a Greenhouse Threat (February 8, 2008)
- Spiegel Online: 'A Total Disaster': Critique Mounts against Biofuels (January 23, 2008)
- Guardian Unlimited: Biofuels 'do more harm than good' (January 20, 2008)
Alternative Fuel Questions

What countries are producing the most alternative fuels? 1 Answer

http://www.nationmaster.com/graph/ene_nat_gas_pro-energy-natural-gas-production There is a very comprehensive list of the nations producing the most Natural gas... read more

Do people want cheap fuel alternatives vehicles like the Volt? 7 Answers

People want something that is in the same price range as current vehicles. They also want the range and security that can get to the places they need to go. A... read more

Can hydrogen peroxide by used as Jet fuel? 3 Answers

Hydrogen peroxide in concentrated form can be made onsite with solar energy can can power our every need. "Recently H2O2/propylene has been proposed for an inex... read more

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Alternative Fuel on Amazon
- The Complete Idiot's Guide to Hybrid and Alternative Fuel Vehicles - $14.95
  
  New hope for motorists. With the rise in gasoline costs, the hybrid car has exploded into the fastest-growing segment of the American car industry. T...
  
  Amazon
- Hybrid and Alternative Fuel Vehicles - $101.00
  
  This is the first and only book that covers hybrid vehicles in a practical way and is designed for the service technician or automotive student. Beginning wi...
  
  Amazon
- The Complete Idiot's Guide to Hybrid and Alternative Fuel Ve - $14.95
  
  New hope for motorists.With the rise in gasoline costs, the hybrid car has exploded into the fastest-growing segment of the American car industry. This book sorts out the dizzying ...
  
  Amazon
- Future Fuels 1: Consumer's Guide to Alternative Energy - $14.95
  Amazon
User Recommended Links for Alternative Fuel | Suggest a Link

Greasecar Vegetable Fuel Systems
For alternate fuels, this site offers suggestions and kits for running Straight Vegetable Oil in a conventional diesel automobile, making it environmentally friendly.
greasecar.com    Recommended by xxxtina63 on June 1, 2007

Autogas Krieger: Home
Cheaper and less impact on the environment technology
autogas-technik.de    Recommended by bakrfin on June 3, 2007

Plug In America - Promoting Plug-in Cars for a Better America
PlugInAmerica is an organization trying to promote EVs, there's some great EV related information on their website.
pluginamerica.com    Recommended by devin on September 21, 2007

Startup Says It Can Make Ethanol for $1 a Gallon, and Without Corn
Ethanol for $1 a Gallon
www.wired.com    Recommended by ssravp on January 25, 2008

Wood Burning Truck Beats Gas Prices : Ecoscraps
ecoscraps.com    Recommended by marshall king on May 12, 2008

A Car That Runs On Air
Article talks about a car that can run on air power.
www.autoextra.com    Recommended by tkeller62 on May 15, 2008

Knocking on the Door to a Better Engine
Talks about improvements to the internal combustion engine.
www.autoextra.com    Recommended by tkeller62 on May 15, 2008

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Alternative Fuel Blogs
- Alternative Fuel Vehicles - Alternative Fuel Cars on California ...
  
  RL Polk and Co. recently reported that the number of alternative fuel vehicles in the country and in California particularly has increased significantly in 2006 compared to 2005. The report was made in connection with the observance ...
  kevinharcourt.com
- CleanFUEL USA expands alternative fuel options for light-duty ...
  
  CleanFUEL USA, a supplier of alternative fuel infrastructure and propane engine systems, is debuting its latest Liquid Propane Injection (LPI) system for the General Motors (GM) 6.0-liter engine. The new engine system will be availab... (November 19, 2009)
  search-autoparts.com
- High-Temp Hydrogen Source from Algae
  
  They want to get rid of the intensive, high-energy process used when we need hydrogen as fuel. Because this process poses hurdle in the progress of hydrogen as clean and reliable alternative fuel. Scientists from the Universit... (November 23, 2009)
  alternative-energy-news.info
- Alternative fuel can power 15 pct of flights by 2020: Airbus ...
  
  Alternative fuels could power 15 percent of global air traffic by 2020 and 30 percent by 2030, European aircraft-maker Airbus said at the Dubai Airshow on Tuesday. , Back to the Future. (November 19, 2009)
  earth-stream.com
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