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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The federal government’s alternative fuel vehicle refueling tax credit covers 30% of total installation costs up to $1,000 for some homeowners, but the EV charger must be installed and operational before the credit ends on June 30, 2026.
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Julianna Chen, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
That includes work on alternative fuels, electrification and advanced power systems.
—Peter High, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The non-electric options require you to either purchase and stock an alternative fuel source (typically gel fuel) or keep the pot on the stovetop.
—Callie Sumlin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Dec. 2025
That means the bar is set very high for any alternative fuels.
—New Atlas, 30 Oct. 2025
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Julianna Chen, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
That includes work on alternative fuels, electrification and advanced power systems.
—Peter High, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The non-electric options require you to either purchase and stock an alternative fuel source (typically gel fuel) or keep the pot on the stovetop.
—Callie Sumlin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Dec. 2025
That means the bar is set very high for any alternative fuels.
—New Atlas, 30 Oct. 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 2 Feb. 2026.
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