This page provides more information on the alternative fuels.
Data Table
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Ethanol
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Methanol
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Compressed Natural Gas
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Liquefied Natural Gas
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Liquefied Petroleum Gas
(Propane)
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Chemical Structure
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CH3CH2OH
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CH3OH
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CH4
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CH4
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C3H8
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Source
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Corn, grains, or agricultural waste
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Natural gas and methanol
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Underground
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Underground
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Petroleum refining or natural gas processing
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Energy per gallon
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105,545 Btu
(30.93 kw/hr)
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65,350 Btu
(19.15 kw/hr)
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29,000 Btu
(8.50 kw/hr)
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73,500 Btu
(21.54 kw/hr)
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84,000 Btu
(24.62 kw/hr)
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Liquid or Gas
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Liquid
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Liquid
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Gas
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Liquid
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Liquid
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Energy Ratio Compared to Gasoline
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1.08 to 1
(93%)
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1.75 to 1
(57%)
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3.94 to 1
(25%)
at 3000 psi
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1.55 to 1
(66%)
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1.36 to 1
(74%)
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Estimated Consumption of Vehicle Fuels in the United States for 1999
(Thousand Gasoline-Equivalent Gallons)
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Introduction
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Ethanol
Hydrogen
Methanol
Natural Gas
Propane
Solar
Vehicles
Bibliography
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