From the Department of Energy

Alternative Fuels

These fuels are defined as alternative fuels by the Energy Policy Act of 1992 and are currently, or have been, commercially available for vehicles.

• Biodiesel
• Electricity
• Ethanol
• Hydrogen
• Methanol
• Natural Gas
• Propane

Other Fuels

Several emerging fuels are currently under development. Many of these fuels are also considered alternative fuels and may have other benefits such as reduced emissions or increased energy security.

• Biobutanol
• Biogas
• Biomass to Liquids (BTL)
• Coal to Liquids (CTL)
• Fischer-Tropsch Diesel
• Gas to Liquids (GTL)
• Hydrogenation-Derived Renewable Diesel (HDRD)
• P-Series
• Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel

Fuel-Related Topics of Interest

For more information on alternative and advanced fuels, go to the following pages:

• Fueling Stations
• Fuel Properties
• Fuel Blends
• Fuel Prices