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What are Alternative Fuels?

The Department of Energy's definition of alternative fuels states that they are substantially non-petroleum and yield energy security and environmental benefits. Alternative fuels are a substitute for conventional engine fuels such as gasoline and diesel. The U.S. Energy Policy Act defines alternative fuels as the following:

Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)
Biodiesel (B20 to B100)
Electricity
Hydrogen -  Hydrogen Fuel Cells

Where can I find Alternative Fuels ?

California NGV Coalition provides an interactive map system to help find natural gas refueling stations (CNG & LNG) available for fleets and private use within California, Nevada and Arizona.

 

National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) provides an interactive map system to help find electric, CNG, LNG, LPG, ethanol, and methanol refueling stations available for fleets and private use across the United States.

 

Clean Car Maps provides an interactive map system to help find electric, CNG, LNG, LPG, ethanol, and methanol refueling stations available for fleets and private use across the United States.

 

EV Chargers News - The EV drivers have put together an extensive list of EV charging stations.