Fuels
Learn more about the various alternative fuels below or visit the Alternative Fuel Data Center for additional information and resources.
Biodiesel
Biodiesel is a domestically produced, renewable fuel that can be manufactured from vegetable oils, animal fats, or recycled restaurant grease for use in diesel vehicles. Biodiesel’s physical properties are similar to those of petroleum diesel, but it is a cleaner-burning alternative.
Resources
Electricity
Electricity can be used to power all-electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. These vehicles can draw electricity directly from the grid and other off-board electrical power sources and store it in batteries. Hybrid electric vehicles use electricity to boost fuel efficiency. Using electricity to power vehicles can have significant energy security and emissions benefits.
Ethanol
Ethanol is a renewable fuel made from corn and other plant materials. The use of ethanol is widespread, and approximately 97% of gasoline in the U.S. contains some ethanol. The most common blend of ethanol is E10 (10% ethanol, 90% gasoline). Ethanol is also available as E85 (or flex fuel)—a high-level ethanol blend containing 51%-83% ethanol depending on season and geography—for use in flexible fuel vehicles. E15 is defined by the Environmental Protection Agency as a blend of 10.5%-15% ethanol with gasoline. It is an approved ethanol blend for use in model year 2001 and newer light-duty conventional vehicles.
Hydrogen
Hydrogen, when used to generate electricity through a fuel cell, is an emissions-free alternative fuel that can be produced from diverse domestic energy sources. Research and commercial efforts are under way to build the hydrogen fueling infrastructure and produce hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles that are practical for widespread use.
Natural Gas
Natural gas, a domestically produced gaseous fuel, is readily available through the utility infrastructure. Whether produced via conventional or renewable methods, this clean-burning alternative fuel must be compressed or liquefied for use in vehicles.
Guidelines for Maintenance Facilities
- Overview of Codes and Facility Modifications for NGVs
- Guidelines for Maintenance Facilities
- Shop Safety
Case Studies
Resources
- Natural Gas Vehicles for America
- Natural Gas Vehicle Institute
- Natural Gas Supply and Market Overview – Dennis Brown, Kansas Gas Service
- What is Clean Cities – Kelly Gilbert, Metropolitan Energy Center
- CNG Infrastructure – Carl Galbraith, Questar Fueling Co.
- Oklahoma Commerce and Economy benefits from Natural Gas
- Frito Lay North America – NGV Fleet Experience – Michael Birk, Frito Lay
- AT&T – NGV Fleet Experience – Steve Hahn, AT&T
- Incentives and Grants – Kelly Gilbert, Metropolitan Energy Center
- CNG Vehicles – OEMs and Vehicle Conversions – Aaron Brown, Metropolitan Energy Center
- CNG Vehicles – Freightliner – Shain Heiss, Freightliner- Truck Center Companies
- CNG Vehicles – Light, Medium Duty Vehicles – Lanny Wagoner, Fuel Conversion Solutions
- Overview of Codes and Facility Modifications for NGVs – Aaron Brown, Metropolitan Energy Center
Propane
Propane, also known as liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) or propane autogas, has been used worldwide as a vehicle fuel for decades. It is stored as a liquid, and propane fueling infrastructure is widespread.
Propane Vehicle Conversion Upfitters
Midwest Energy Solutions
Mike Batten
816-532-4750(office)
816-519-9850(cell)
Crossley Ford
Dierk Hamilton
816-781-4844(office)
Midway Ford
Dwight Potts
Midway Ford Truck Center
816-413-3031
Force 911
Whitney Collins
Green Fleet Solutions
Force 911
770-639-3933
www.force911.com
Alt Fuel Innovations
Lanny Wagoner
913-638-6940
www.altfuelinnovations.com
Propane Mowers
Propane Suppliers
Ferrellgas
Nathan Ediger
Ferrell National Autogas
7500 College Blvd
Overland Park, KS 66210
913-661-1510
Amerigas
George Herina
Central Region Sales and Marketing Director
815-355-8724 (cell)
815-337-0560 (office)
Propane Central
Alan Martin
Sales & Marketing
316-744-6722 (office)
316-680-3434 (cell)
Propane Equipment Distributor
Bergquist
David Perkins
Area Sales Manager (MO/AR/KS/OK)
660-815-1239 (cell)