Liquefied and compressed natural gas (LNG & CNG), liquefied petroleum gas (LPG or propane), battery-electric, synthetic diesel derived from natural gas (Fischer-Tropsch diesel), and biodiesel made from plant oils, animal fat, and used grease. Other alternative fuels such as hydrogen and fuel cells are still under development and are expected to be available within the next ten to twenty years. Natural gas is currently the best, most-developed alternative to petroleum.

Scientific research confirms that biodiesel exhaust has a less harmful impact on human health than petroleum diesel fuel. Biodiesel emissions have decreased levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) and nitrited PAH compounds that have been identified as potential cancer-causing compounds. Test results indicate PAH compounds were reduced by 75% to 85%, with the exception of benzo(a)anthracene, which was reduced by roughly 50%.

There's a discussion of different types of alternative fuels on this website, which includes advantages and disadvantages of each.

The Alternative Fuels Data Center's Alternative Fueling Station Locator can help you find alternative fueling stations in your area.

Yes, possibly more due to its superior cetane rating. Biodiesel does contain 5% fewer BTUs per gallon than petroleum diesel, but burns more completely than petroleum diesel. Therefore, you get more energy from the fuel with less pollution. Partially burned fuel creates waste and more air pollution.

Biodiesel and ethanol fuels may be part of a program to declare independence from oil. Like any fuel source, these biofuels have associated pros and cons. Agriculture consumes a lot of fuel, and under the current system, we'd use more fuel for operating the tractors, transporting the products, and even converting them to fuel than the fuel we'd produce! But eventually, with advances like cellulosic ethanol, biofuels could ultimately reduce our greenhouse gas emissions.

Scientific research confirms that Biodiesel exhaust has a less harmful impact on human health than petroleum diesel fuel. Biodiesel emissions have decreased levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) and nitrited PAH compounds that have been identified as potential cancer causing compounds. Test results indicate PAH compounds were reduced by 75 to 85 percent, with the exception of benzo(a)anthracene, which was reduced by roughly 50 percent.

No. Propane-powered forklifts actually have a cost advantage over electricity-, diesel- and gasoline-powered forklifts. In addition to propane-powered lifts' lower purchase price, studies have shown that propane engines last longer than other engines and require less maintenance over time, resulting in even greater savings.

VP is available in 1 gallon, 5 gallon, 30 gallon, 54 gallon quantities and bulk. VP uses only lined drums to insure no contamination due to rust or corrosion inside the drum!

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Supercharging is compatible with all types of fuels including flexible fuels, i.e. CNG (compressed natural gas), propane, etc.

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a general rule, Gensets below 1500kVA can run only on HSD. Special 1500 RPM engines are available for alternate fuels like natural gas and also for dual fuel applications where a combination of diesel and gas can be used. For heavy fuel application (LDO, furnace oil, LSHS) low RPM engines are available and these and generally of higher ratings, i..e 0.7 MW and above. These Genest installations are much more expensive than 1500 RPM sets.

NCCAM groups CAM practices into four domains, recognizing there can be some overlap. In addition, NCCAM studies CAM whole medical systems, which cut across all domains. Whole medical systems are built upon complete systems of theory and practice. Often, these systems have evolved apart from and earlier than the conventional medical approach used in the United States.

All gas fireplaces are equipped to burn either natural gas or propane. When you order a fireplace we will determine which fuel will be needed. After the fireplace is installed, if you want to switch from one fuel to the other, this can be easily done (for most models) using an approved conversion kit. It is always good to discuss before you purchase, if the unit that you are considering is approved for conversion at a later date.

Biodiesel is the only alternative fuel to have fully completed the health effects testing requirements of the Clean Air Act. The use of biodiesel in a conventional diesel engine results in substantial reduction of unburned hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter compared to emissions from diesel fuel. In addition, the exhaust emissions of sulfur oxides and sulfates (major components of acid rain) from biodiesel are essentially eliminated compared to diesel.

In general, the standard storage and handling procedures used for petroleum diesel can be used for biodiesel. The fuel should be stored in a clean, dry, dark environment. Acceptable storage tank materials include aluminum, steel, fluorinated polyethylene, fluorinated polypropylene, and teflon. It is not advisable to store biodiesel in copper, brass, lead, tin, or zinc containers.