Alternative Fuels & Transition Strategies
Explore fuel switching scenarios and emerging alternative fuel technologies for fleet decarbonization
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Section 4 of 5⛽Alternative Fuels Overview
While electrification offers the greatest emissions reductions, alternative fuels provide viable pathways for vehicles that aren't immediately suitable for battery-electric technology. These include biodiesel, compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), and emerging hydrogen fuel cell systems.
Each fuel type has different emissions profiles, infrastructure requirements, and cost considerations. Biodiesel and renewable diesel offer drop-in replacements for diesel fuel with 20-80% emissions reductions. Natural gas options provide cleaner burning than diesel with established refueling networks. Hydrogen represents the future for heavy-duty applications requiring extended range.
Fuel Switching Strategy
Alternative fuels are often a bridge technology - easier to implement than full electrification while still achieving significant emissions reductions. Many fleets use a combination approach, electrifying suitable vehicles while switching others to alternative fuels.
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⏱️Alternative Fuel Technology Timeline
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Alternative Fuel Technologies
Biodiesel
Drop-in replacement
Natural Gas
Compressed or liquefied
Renewable Diesel
Advanced biofuel
Hydrogen
Fuel cell technology