What are some alternative fuel options?
Alternative Fuels. Biodiesel is diesel derived from vegetable oils and animal fats. It usually produces less air pollutants than petroleum-based diesel. Natural gas is a fossil fuel that is plentiful in the U.S. It produces less air pollutants and GHGs than gasoline. Propane, also called liquefied petroleum gas (LPG),…
What alternative fuel tax credits are available for 2018?
A tax credit in the amount of $0.50 per gallon is available for the following alternative fuels: natural gas, liquefied hydrogen, propane, P-Series fuel, liquid fuel derived from coal through the Fischer-Tropsch process, and compressed or liquefied gas derived from biomass.
How do I get an alternative fuel blend for my business?
Email the Technical Response Serviceor call 800-254-6735. An alternative fuel blender that is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) may be eligible for a tax incentive on the sale or use of the alternative fuel blend (mixture) for use as a fuel in the blender’s trade or business.
What are the advantages of alternative fuels over gasoline?
Many of the advantages of alternative fuels are rooted in the fact that, unlike gasoline, they aren’t petroleum-based: Often cheaper to produce than gasoline because they don’t need to be refined. They usually come from renewable sources.
Where can I find information about alternative fuel vehicles?
Check out our Alternative Fuels Data Center for information, maps, and tools related to all types of advanced vehicles. From electric cars and propane vehicles to natural gas-powered buses and trucks that run on biodiesel, today’s options for alternative fuel vehicles are vast.
What are the alternative fuels for hydrogen cars?
Hydrogen is a potentially emissions- free alternative fuel that can be produced from domestic resources for use in fuel cell vehicles. Natural Gas. Natural gas is a domestically abundant gaseous fuel that can have significant fuel cost advantages over gasoline and diesel fuel.
Should alternative fuels be non-petroleum?
Alternative fuels should be substantially non-petroleum in order to provide energy security and environmental benefits, and to substitute for conventional fuels such as gasoline and diesel.