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Concept information
Preferred term
alternative fuels
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Topic
Definition
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Substitutes for traditional liquid, oil-derived motor vehicle fuels like gasoline and diesel. Includes methanol, ethanol, biodiesel, compressed natural gas, and others. The alternatives are promoted for pollution reduction properties and/or to reduce dependency on imported oil.
Broader concept
Synonyms
- alternate fuels
- alternative transportation fuels
- fuel substitutes
- fuel substitution
- fuel switching
In other languages
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Spanish
URI
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/137835
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