alternative fuel
noun
: a fuel for internal combustion engines that is derived partly or wholly from a source other than petroleum and that is less damaging to the environment than traditional fuels
alternative fuel vehicles
the alternative fuel industry
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In addition to serving as an alternative fuel source, the trailer’s small propane tank supports outdoor grilling via an exterior low-pressure LP port.
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Everett Potter, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
But this past November, California increased the carbon reduction requirement for transportation fuel providers, a decision expected to both raise the value of the program’s credits and make conventional fuel providers more reliant on alternative fuels like manure biogas.
—Kenny Torrella, Vox, 13 Jan. 2025
Hybrids, plug-in hybrids, hydrogen fuel cell cars, alternative fuels or other emerging innovations are penalized despite their important role in addressing environmental and energy challenges.
—Veronique De Rugy, The Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2025
Over the last few years, however, the value of California’s carbon credits has crashed due to manure biogas and other alternative fuels flooding the market.
—Kenny Torrella, Vox, 13 Jan. 2025
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Everett Potter, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
But this past November, California increased the carbon reduction requirement for transportation fuel providers, a decision expected to both raise the value of the program’s credits and make conventional fuel providers more reliant on alternative fuels like manure biogas.
—Kenny Torrella, Vox, 13 Jan. 2025
Hybrids, plug-in hybrids, hydrogen fuel cell cars, alternative fuels or other emerging innovations are penalized despite their important role in addressing environmental and energy challenges.
—Veronique De Rugy, The Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2025
Over the last few years, however, the value of California’s carbon credits has crashed due to manure biogas and other alternative fuels flooding the market.
—Kenny Torrella, Vox, 13 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for alternative fuel
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“Alternative fuel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alternative%20fuel. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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