Alternative fuel
a vehicular fuel that is not entirely derived from petroleum, as natural gas, hydrogen, or an alcohol mixture:
the environmental benefits of alternative fuels.
Contemporary Examples
We took it on with green building, public transit, alternative fuel and power, recycling, and other issues.
Newsom’s California Dream Matthew Dakotah October 6, 2009
noun
a fuel other than gasoline or diesel for powering motor vehicles, often with improved energy efficiency and pollution reduction features
Examples
Electricity, natural gas, hydrogen, and fuel cells are examples of alternative fuel.
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