On the road to an alternative-fueled future: The Alternative Motor Fuels Act in brief

Journal Article · · Solar Today; (USA)

OSTI ID:5676850

Reece, N S ^[1]

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1. Solar Energy Research Institute, Golden, CO (USA)

With polluted air casting a pall over many of our cities and the conflict in the Persian Gulf raging on, the time has never been better to pursue alternatives to fossil fuel for powering our vehicles. The Alternative Motor Fuels Act (AMFA), signed into law in October 1988, spurs the nation toward widespread use of alcohol and natural gas as transportation fuels. It also encourages the production of vehicles powered by these fuels. The intent of Congress in passing the law was to improve the competitive position of these alternative transportation fuels in relation to conventional fuels. Although vehicles can run on a variety of alternative fuels ranging from propane to electricity, AMFA specifically promotes the use of methanol, ethanol and natural gas. The paper discusses the provisions in the AMFA, including the types of demonstration tests stipulated, the incentives for automakers, and the establishment of an Interagency Commission of Alternative Motor Fuels.

• OSTI ID: 5676850
• Journal Information: Solar Today; (USA), Journal Name: Solar Today; (USA) Vol. 5:2; ISSN SOTOE
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
293000 -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Policy
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299000 -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Unconventional Sources & Power Generation
33 ADVANCED PROPULSION SYSTEMS
330800* -- Emission Control-- Alternative Fuels
AIR POLLUTION
ALCOHOL FUELS
ALCOHOLS
AUTOMOBILES
DEMONSTRATION PROGRAMS
ENERGY SOURCES
ETHANOL
FINANCIAL INCENTIVES
FLUIDS
FOSSIL FUELS
FUEL GAS
FUEL SUBSTITUTION
FUELS
GAS FUELS
GASES
GASOLINE
HYDROXY COMPOUNDS
LEGISLATION
LIQUID FUELS
MANUFACTURERS
METHANOL
NATURAL GAS
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
PERFORMANCE TESTING
PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
POLLUTION
SYNTHETIC FUELS
TESTING
VEHICLES