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GCat: Environment and Planning
MCat: Energy
Cat: Alternative Fuels

Alternative fuel policy and evaluation. Institutional and environmental issues in the introduction of alternative fuels.

27 Resources
Alternative Fuel Directory [30784] ?

Overview of a variety of different alternative fuels.

Alternative Fuels Study: Policy Options for Increasing the Use of Alternative Fuels in Transit [pdf] [30222] ?

58 page report to Congress exploring incentives to increase alternative fuel usage in buses, ferries and other transit.

Australia's Future Oil Supply and Alternative Transport Fuels [pdf] [30356] ?

Report examines projections of oil production and demand in Australia and globally and alternative fuel options.

Biofuels Central [30778] ?

Current news, publications and resources exploring the future of biofuels.

Biofuels for Transportation:Global Potential & Implications for Sustainable Agriculture & Energy [30785] ?

Summary on biofuels for transportation - free registration to view.

Biofuels Incentives [pdf] [34366] ?

Summary of federal programs that provide direct or indirect incentives for biofuels.

Biofuels Incentives: A Summary of Federal Programs [pdf] [30635] ?

Federal programs that provide direct or indirect incentives for biofuels.

Biomass as Feedstock for Bioenergy and Bioproducts [pdf] [30779] ?

Report on biomass as renewable energy sources for energy needs in the USA.

Biomass Pyrolysis [30786] ?

Paper provides an overview of biomass pyrolysis.

Biorenewables and Ethanol Resources [30792] ?

Papers and reference materials on ethanol gross margins and biofuel plant maps.

Compare and Convert Alternative Fuels [30783] ?

Convert alternative fuels by weight, volume, temperature, fuel consumption and volume flow.

Demonstration of Fischer-Tropsch Diesel Fuel in Cold Climates [pdf] [32651] ?

Study of ultra-clean synthetic diesel fuel in cold-climate transit applications.

E85 Fleet [30772] ?

Ethanol fueling technical information & instructions for E85 Fleets

Updated Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Best Practices Case Studies [30774] ?

List of numerous case studies on implementing energy-efficiency projects in operating plants.

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Best Practices Technical Publications [30773] ?

Listing of techincal publications on steam;, process heating;, motors, pumps & fans; and compressed air.

Environmental Benefits of Alternative Fuels and Advanced Technology in Transit [pdf] [31832] ?

Report evaluates potential reductions in emissions and fuel consumption with higher use of alternative fuels.

Ethanol Facts [30793] ?

Information on how ethanol is made, engine performance, environment, energy security, etc.

European Commission Renewal Energy Studies [30790] ?

List of European Commission reports, studies & guides on renewable energy.

Hydrogen as Fuel for Motor Carriers [pdf] [33549] ?

Federal regulations and procedures changes needed to implement hydrogen as an alternative fuel for commercial carriers.

Learning About Renewable Energy [30791] ?

Reference materials on renewable energy basics, use, vehicles and fuels.

Review of Biofuels Production, Distribution Infrastructure, and Vehicle Needs [pdf] [30947] ?

Report explores the status of and impediments to expanding biofuel production, distribution infrastructure and vehicles.

Sustainable Green Fleets (EU) [30782] ?

European consolidation of alternative fuel technological information and primers.

US Biomass Program [30780] ?

A biomass document database and publications for information about biomass technology.

USDA Biofuels Information Blog [30781] ?

Blog about biofuels from the USDA

Use of Biodiesel in a Transit Fleet [pdf] [33201] ?

To help transit agencies make informed decisions on using biodiesel.

Water Implications of Biofuels Production in the United States [32254] ?

Report on ethanol production impacts to water supply.

What is Bioethanol [30794] ?

Detailed description of bioethanol with chemical equations.

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