What are alternative fuels?
These fuels may be used in a dedicated system that burns a single fuel, or in a mixed system with other fuels including traditional gasoline or diesel, such as in hybrid-electric or flexible fuel vehicles. In Canada, since 1996, Alternative Fuels Regulations SOR/96-453 Alternative Fuels Act defined alternative fuel:
Is CNG an alternative fuel for a retrofitted gasoline vehicle?
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What are the technical guidelines for alternative fuel vehicles in China?
In China, alternative fuel vehicles should comply with technical guidelines for the local production of alternative-fuel vehicles: they should have a shelf life of more than 100,000 km, and a complete charge should take less than seven hours. Up to 80% of a charge must be available after less than 30 minutes of charging.
What is the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Act 2014?
— Directive 2014/94/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 October 2014 on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure. Alternative fuels include gaseous fuels such as hydrogen, natural gas, and propane; alcohols such as ethanol, methanol, and butanol; vegetable and waste-derived oils; and electricity.
Alternative fuels are derived from sources other than petroleum. Most are produced domestically, reducing our dependence on imported oil, and some are derived from renewable sources. Often, they produce less pollution than gasoline or diesel.
Are alternative fuels and technologies the key to greener shipping?
DNV GL has issued a new white paper assessing a range of alternative fuels and technologies. Titled “Alternative fuels and technologies for greener shipping”, the paper examines the cost, availability, regulatory challenges and environmental benefits of alternative fuels and technologies. 5 Minutes 09 October, 2018
Can butane be used as an alternative fuel?
These alcohols can be used in internal combustion engines as alternative fuels. Butane has another advantage: it is the only alcohol-based motor fuel that can be transported readily by existing petroleum-product pipeline networks, instead of only by tanker trucks and railroad cars.
What is the commercial aviation alternative fuels initiative?
The Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative, a forum for information exchange and coordination among government, academic and aviation industry stakeholders to address challenges and engage with the emerging alternative jet fuels industry.
What is the history of alternative fuel vehicles?
The history of alternative fuel for cars begins with the battery-powered and coal-powered cars of the 19th century. Today, alternative fuel vehicles use a combination of electricity and gasoline.
Can a vehicle be converted to run on an alternative fuel?
Some vehicles and engines are designed for alternative fuels by the manufacturer. Others are converted to run on an alternative fuel by modifying the engine controls and fueling system from the original configuration. Learn more about converting a vehicle or engine to run on a different fuel.