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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Alternative fuels Alternative fuels The term 'Alternative fuels ' as it applies to the area of agriculture can be defined as ' Substitutes for traditional liquid, oil-derived motor vehicle fuels like gasoline and diesel. Includes methanol, ethanol, biodiesel, compressed natural gas, and others. The alternatives are promoted for pollution reduction properties and/or to reduce U.S. dependence on imported oil. Ethanol can be produced from grain, agricultural wastes, and excess crops'. Previous 5 Terms: Alternating current (AC) Alternative Agricultural Research and Commercialization Corporation (AARCC) Alternative agriculture Alternative Energy Alternative fuel vehicle converter Next 5 Terms: Alternative splicing Alternative-fuel vehicle (AFV) Alternative-rate DSM program assistance Alternatives ALTHO About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.