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Alternative Fuels

Fuels that aren't made from petroleum are referred to as alternative fuels. There are many kinds of fuels that cars and trucks can run on that aren't made from petroleum. Almost all of the fuel we use is made from petroleum. By increasing alternative fuel such as electricity and hydrogen, drivers have fuel choices that compete with gasoline and diesel, increasing our supply and have lower environmental impacts.

Recognized as alterative fuels are:

Bio diesel - Diesel fuel that is made from vegetable oil (virgin and recycled). You can make your own. Go here: Bio Diesel
Hydrogen - Hydrogen is one of the two natural elements that combine to make water. It is useful as a compact energy source in fuel cells and batteries. A number of companies are working to develop technologies that can efficiently exploit the potential of hydrogen energy.

Ethanol - Ethanol is a clean-burning, high-octane motor fuel that is produced from renewable sources. Ethanol is grain alcohol produced from crops such as corn and soy beans. It is domestically produced, and helps reduce America's dependence upon foreign sources of energy.

Methanol - Methanol has similar chemical and physical characteristics as ethanol. Methanol can be made into hydrogen for use in fuel cells.

Electricity - Electric vehicle use electric motors powered by electricity stored in high capacity batteries.

Liquefied natural gas (LNP) - This natural gas, it is a domestically produced alternative fuel and is readily available.

Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) (also called propane) - Propane has a high energy density, giving propane vehicles good driving range, and propane fueling is readily available.

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