What is an Alternative Fuel? U.S. Department of Energy defines it as: Substantially non-petroleum Achieving energy security Environmental benefits
Federal Support for Alternative Fuel President Bush, in his 2003 State of the Union address, announced his intention to reverse America’s growing dependence on foreign oil. President Bush, in his 2003 State of the Union address, announced his intention to reverse America’s growing dependence on foreign oil. This will be accomplished by using alternative fuels. This will be accomplished by using alternative fuels.
Alternative Fuels Liquid Propane Gas Liquid Propane Gas Compressed Natural Gas Compressed Natural Gas Electricity Electricity Hydrogen Hydrogen BioDiesel a BioDiesel a Ethanol-Blended Gasoline b Ethanol-Blended Gasoline b –E10 or “Gasohol” (10% Ethanol and 90% Gasoline) –E85 (85% Ethanol and 15% Gasoline) a: Not available in Oklahoma b: Available on limited basis in Oklahoma
U.S. Map of BioDiesel Availability Specific locations can be found at the DOE Station Locator.
Map of E85 Availability Specific locations can be found at the DOE Station Locator.
References Department of Energy Department of Energy Alternative Fuel Station Locator Alternative Fuel Station Locator
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